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By the People, for the People
Arizona's Sizzling Shooting Overpowers Arkansas
Brayden Burries and Koa Peat lead the Wildcats to a 109-88 win over the Razorbacks in the West Region semifinals.
Mar. 27, 2026 at 10:25am
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Top-seeded Arizona rolled to a 109-88 win over No. 4 Arkansas in the West Region semifinals of the NCAA Tournament. Brayden Burries scored 23 points and Koa Peat added 21 as the Wildcats shot 63.8% from the field to match their school record for wins in a season. Arizona advanced to the Elite Eight, where they will face No. 2 seed Purdue. Arkansas freshman Darius Acuff Jr. led the Razorbacks with 28 points.
Why it matters
Arizona's dominant performance showcases their offensive firepower and ability to overwhelm opponents, setting them up as a formidable contender in the Elite Eight. For Arkansas, the loss ends their tournament run but highlights the promise of their young talent like Acuff Jr.
The details
The Wildcats shot 64.3% in the first half to take a 54-43 lead, then made their first five shots of the second half to build an 18-point advantage. Arizona led by as many as 21 points before Arkansas made a late push, but the Razorbacks couldn't get closer than 16. The Wildcats had six players score in double figures, the first time they've done that in an NCAA Tournament game since the 1997 Elite Eight.
- The game was played on Thursday, March 27, 2026.
- Arizona advanced to the Elite Eight, where they will face Purdue on Sunday.
The players
Brayden Burries
A freshman guard for Arizona who scored 23 points on 7-of-11 shooting.
Koa Peat
A fellow freshman for Arizona who added 21 points on 8-of-11 shooting.
Darius Acuff Jr.
A freshman guard for Arkansas who led the Razorbacks with 28 points.
What they’re saying
“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”
— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident
“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”
— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee
What’s next
Arizona will face No. 2 seed Purdue in the West Region final on Sunday.
The takeaway
Arizona's offensive onslaught against Arkansas showcases their potential to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament, while the Razorbacks' loss highlights the bright future of their young talent like Darius Acuff Jr.
