Arizona's sizzling shooting overpowers Arkansas
Published on March 27, 2026.
Arizona advanced to the West Region semifinals with a 109-88 win over No. 4 Arkansas, thanks to a strong performance from Arizona's Brayden Burries and Koa Peat. The Wildcats matched their school record for wins by shooting 63.8% from the field and advancing to their first Elite Eight since 2015. Arkansas' Darius Acuff Jr. contributed 28 points for the Razorbacks, while Meleek Thomas and Billy Richmond III contributed 17 points. The game was marred by several flagrant fouls and two technicals, including one on coach John Calipari.
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