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Arizona Wildcats Advance to Sweet 16 with Victory over Utah State
Top-seeded Arizona beats No. 9 Utah State 78-66 to reach the Sweet 16 for the fourth time in five seasons under coach Tommy Lloyd.
Mar. 23, 2026 at 2:51am
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The top-seeded Arizona Wildcats defeated the No. 9-seeded Utah State Aggies 78-66 on Sunday to advance to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. Jaden Bradley scored 18 points, including 12 in the second half, while Motiejus Krivas recorded a double-double with 11 points and 14 rebounds for the Wildcats.
Why it matters
Arizona's victory over Utah State marks the fourth time in five seasons under head coach Tommy Lloyd that the Wildcats have reached the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament, showcasing the program's sustained excellence and ability to advance deep into the postseason.
The details
The Wildcats pulled away in the second half, with Jaden Bradley scoring 12 of his 18 points after halftime to lead Arizona to the victory. Motiejus Krivas also played a key role, recording a double-double with 11 points and 14 rebounds.
- The game was played on Sunday, March 23, 2026.
The players
Jaden Bradley
A key player for the Arizona Wildcats, scoring 18 points in the victory over Utah State.
Motiejus Krivas
The Wildcats' center, who recorded a double-double with 11 points and 14 rebounds in the game.
Tommy Lloyd
The head coach of the Arizona Wildcats, who has led the team to the Sweet 16 four times in the last five seasons.
What they’re saying
“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”
— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident
The takeaway
Arizona's victory over Utah State demonstrates the Wildcats' continued success under coach Tommy Lloyd, as they have now reached the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament four times in the last five seasons, solidifying their status as one of the top programs in college basketball.
