Arizona proved too good for Purdue to reach first Final Four in 25 years
Published on March 29, 2026.
Top-seeded Arizona has reached the Final Four for the first time in 25 years after defeating Purdue 79-64 in the NCAA Tournament's West Region final. The victory was largely due to 20 points from freshman Koa Peat and a strong performance from Purdue's Braden Smith. Despite a seven-point halftime deficit, Arizona took control of the game early in the second half and managed to maintain an 11-point lead.
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