Arizona Wildcats Advance in Big 12 Tournament

0:00On March 12, the top-seated Arizona Wildcats advanced in the Big 12 Tournament quarterfinals with an 81-59 victory over number, 8 seed UCF on Thursday afternoon in Kansas City. Despite some uneven play, Arizona jumped out to an early lead and held on to reach the semi-finals. The game took place at T-Mobile Center, far from the team's usual comforts in Las Vegas from the old Pac-12 Tournament. Coach Tommy Lloyd noted that a strong start helped buffer later struggles, especially since UCF had played the night before and seemed a bit slow. Early on, Lloyd praised the competition, calling the Big 12 a monster where every match of his tough against talented, well-coached teams. He emphasized respect for opponents and the thrill of these opportunities while highlighting the challenge a fewer Arizona fans making the trip from Tucson. Players like Modiages, Kreevas and Braden Burries said adjusting to the new core in arena was straightforward, though Burries mentioned LED lights, bothering free throws from one

1:02side. Lloyd plans to review film from their recent game against upcoming faux Iowa State to make adjustments. With Iowa State waiting in their home territory tomorrow, Arizona aims to keep building momentum in this grueling tournament and prove they can win anywhere.