Arizona Rivals Clash in Big 12 Tournament

0:00On March 2nd, both Arizona women's basketball teams, the Wildcats and the Sun Devils, face off in the first round of the Big 12 tournament. The Wildcats hope to snap their skid against rivals and build a stronger case for a WNIT bid. The Sun Devils, meanwhile, eye a third win to solidify their spot on the NCAA tournament bubble. Arizona entered the final day of regular season play in 14th place with a 3-15 conference record. But a UCF victory over Houston dropped them to 15th on head-to-head tiebreakers. Arizona State stuck at 9-9, finished 10th after a narrow loss to number 20. Texas Tech. Costing them a first round by, this matchup highlights shifts for both squads. The Sun Devils have improved steadily, avoiding the bottom third of the league for the first time since their 6th place Pac-12 finish in 20. Arizona, usually a top half contender over the last 6 years, has struggled more than expected this time around.

1:01Their season rivalry games stayed tight, with the Wildcats falling by 7 points in Tempe and 6 in overtime at home. Now they meet for a third time on neutral ground, leveling the playing field completely. The game tips off Wednesday, March 4th, at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, streaming live on ESPN Plus with radio coverage on 14. 100 a.m. and Tucson. This Interstate battle sets the tone for their postseason paths ahead. 100 a.m. and Tucson.