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Arizona vs. Utah State: March Madness Showdown!
22 Mar
Summary
- Top seed Arizona faces ninth seed Utah State in second round.
- Arizona's Brayden Burries leads the team with 16 PPG.
- Utah State aims for first-ever Sweet 16 appearance.
The second round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament continues Sunday with a highly anticipated game between No. 1 seed Arizona and No. 9 Utah State. This matchup is unusual, as all four No. 9 seeds advanced to the second round.
Arizona enters the contest with an impressive 33-2 record, having easily defeated Long Island University in their first-round game. Guard Brayden Burries has been a key player for the Wildcats, averaging 16 points per game. Utah State, holding a 29-6 record, secured their spot by winning the Mountain West conference tournament and then beating Villanova in the first round. Their leading scorer is MJ Collins Jr., who averages 17.7 points per game.
The game is scheduled to tip off at 7:50 p.m. ET from Viejas Arena in San Diego, California, and will be broadcast on truTV. A victory for Arizona would send them to the Sweet 16 for the third consecutive year. Utah State, meanwhile, has already tied its best NCAA Tournament finish and is looking to make history by reaching the Sweet 16 for the first time.
The 2026 Men's Final Four is scheduled for April 4 and 6 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Indianapolis has a history of hosting this prestigious event.
