Oregon Faces Arizona in NCAA Tournament Second Round

The Oregon Ducks are set to face the Arizona Wildcats in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday night after both teams achieved decisive victories in their first-round matchups. Oregon's head coach, Dana Altman, emphasized the importance of rebounding and physicality against Arizona, who has shown strong performance on the boards. The Ducks aim to leverage their size advantage and match Arizona's physical play to secure the win. Additionally, controlling the game's tempo and preventing Arizona from getting hot from three-point range will be crucial for Oregon's success. This matchup, marking the 61st meeting between the two teams, promises to be a closely contested battle given both teams' similar performance trajectories this season. Oregon enters the game with a 24-9 record, while Arizona stands at 22-12, making for a compelling clash in the tournament.