The Arizona Wildcats are headed to the Final Four for the first time since 2001.
The No. 1 seed Wildcats earned the program’s long-awaited return with a 76-64 victory over No. 2 seed Purdue.
A milestone win
Arizona’s win over Purdue marked a significant postseason breakthrough, ending a Final Four drought that had lasted more than two decades. Facing a higher-seeded opponent in Purdue, the Wildcats delivered a 12-point result to secure their place among the tournament’s final four teams.
The 76-64 final underscored Arizona’s ability to handle a high-level matchup and advance in the late stages of the bracket. With the win, the Wildcats move on from the regional final and into the national semifinals, where they will continue their tournament run.
For Arizona, the outcome represents both a statement victory over a No. 2 seed and a major program milestone, as the Wildcats return to the Final Four stage for the first time since their 2001 appearance.