Arizona Wildcats defeat Oregon, advance to Sweet 16

Caleb Love's outstanding 29-point performance led the Arizona Wildcats to a narrow 87-83 victory over the Oregon Ducks in the NCAA Tournament's second round, advancing them to the Sweet 16. Despite an early 15-point deficit, Arizona rallied with strong contributions from Tobe Awaka and others, showcasing their resilience. Love's leadership was crucial, particularly in the final moments where he secured the win with key free throws. Oregon struggled at the free-throw line, making only 12 of 22 attempts, which proved detrimental to their comeback efforts. With this victory, Arizona will now face top-seeded Duke, a rematch for Love who previously faced them in the Final Four while at North Carolina. Coach Dana Altman of Oregon acknowledged the disappointment of the loss but reflected on the team's overall positive season.