Arizona Wildcats vs Purdue Boilermakers: Elite Eight Showdown

0:00On March 27, the top-seated Arizona Wildcats made a huge statement in the Sweet 16, crushing the fourth-seated Arkansas Razorbacks by a score. Of 109 to 88, they led for 99% of the game and shot an amazing 63% from the field, proving there a force in the West Regional. Meanwhile, Arizona now faces the second-seated Purdue Boilermakers in the Elite 8 after produce scraped by the 11th-seated Texas Longhorns. 79 to 77. That match-up sets up for Saturday in San Jose, with both teams eyeing a final-four spot. Fans are buzzing about Arizona's dominance, especially after handling tough offenses all tournament. Purdue brings the nation's top-ranked offense, but the Wildcats rank third defensively and have the guards and biggs to match up inside. To pull off the win, Arizona needs to ramp up turnovers. Purdue rarely coughs up the ball, ranking 16th nationally. In offense, the Wildcats can attack the paint where Purdue struggles, ranking outside

1:01the top 100 in defending shots close and from deep. With their firepower and defensive edge, Arizona looks primed to roll into the final four from San Jose.