Arizona Wildcats Face Utah State Aggies in March Madness Round 2

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Mar. 22, 2026 at 11:38am

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The second round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament continues on Sunday as No. 1 seed Arizona takes on No. 9 seed Utah State. Arizona, led by guard Brayden Burries, enters the game with a 33-2 record after dominating No. 16 seed Long Island University in the first round. Utah State, led by guard MJ Collins Jr., defeated Villanova 86-76 in the opening round after winning the Mountain West conference tournament.

Why it matters

This matchup features a top seed in Arizona looking to advance to the Sweet 16 for the third consecutive year, while Utah State is aiming to tie its best NCAA Tournament finish in school history by reaching the Sweet 16 for the first time.

The details

Arizona and Utah State will tip off at 7:50 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 22 at Viejas Arena in San Diego, California. The game will be broadcast on truTV, with Kevin Harlan, Robbie Hummel, and Stan Van Gundy on the call. Fans can also stream the game live on DIRECTV.

  • The 2026 NCAA Tournament second round game between Arizona and Utah State will take place on Sunday, March 22.
  • Tip-off is scheduled for 7:50 p.m. ET / 5:50 p.m. MT / 4:50 p.m. PT.

The players

Brayden Burries

The leading scorer for Arizona, averaging 16 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game.

MJ Collins Jr.

Utah State's top scorer, averaging 17.7 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game.

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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

The winner of the Arizona vs. Utah State game will advance to the Sweet 16 of the 2026 NCAA Tournament.

The takeaway

This second-round matchup between the top-seeded Wildcats and the upstart Aggies promises an exciting battle, with both teams looking to extend their tournament runs and reach the Sweet 16.