Arizona vs UCF: Big Twelve Quarterfinals

0:00On March 15, number 2, Arizona takes on number 8CUCF today in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 Tournament at T-Mobile Center in Kansas, City, Missouri. The top-seated Wildcats earned a double buy after clinching their first conference title since joining the league, boasting a strong 29-in-2 record. Tip-off is estimated around 1pm Mountain Standard Time on Thursday, March 12, right after the Iowa State vs. Texas Tech game wraps up. Catch it on ESPN or stream it on ESPN Plus. These teams met once already this season, with Arizona pulling out an 84-77 win to stay perfect at 18-0 in. Conference play. The Wildcats got scorned from five starters in double figures, led by senior Jaden Bradley's 23 points, but their bench barely contributed. Meanwhile, UCF scarthemus folks lit it up with 30 points, 8 assists, and 5 rebounds last time, so Arizona's back cord duo of Bradley. And Braden Burries will need to step up defensively.

1:02The Knights sit on the NCAA tournament bubble, making this a must win for them. Arizona's freshman co-opie and senior Anthony Del Orso struggled in that first matchup but have improved lately, especially Del Orso in recent games. Rebounding could decide it too, where Junior Motei's juice crevice grabbed 12 boards last time, and 6th man of the year, Tob Awaka as energy off the bench. If the Wildcats lean on their elite defense and boardwork, they should advance smoothly to the semi-finals and keep their postseason momentum rolling.