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Arizona reaches its first Final Four in 25 years with 79-64 win over Purdue

Associated Press (AP) Human InterestNews ReportEN 6 min read 100% complete by By  JOSH DUBOWMarch 29, 2026 at 01:53 PM
Arizona reaches its first Final Four in 25 years with 79-64 win over Purdue
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On Saturday, March 28, 2026, the Arizona Wildcats defeated the Purdue Boilermakers 79-64 in the Elite Eight of the NCAA men's basketball tournament in San Jose, California. The victory secured Arizona's first Final Four appearance in 25 years. The article features images of Arizona celebrating their win, including coach Tommy Lloyd cutting down the net and players holding the trophy. It also shows Purdue guard Braden Smith walking off the court after the loss. Arizona forward Koa Peat is pictured dunking and celebrating during the game.

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Tommy Lloyd is the head coach of Arizona.

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The game took place on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in San Jose, Calif.

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Arizona defeated Purdue with a score of 79-64.

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Arizona reaches its first Final Four in 25 years.

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Key Entities & Roles

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Braden Smith 40% Koa Peat ×250% San Jose, California ×550% Tommy Lloyd ×260% Elite Eight ×560% Final Four 70% NCAA ×570% Purdue ×780% Arizona ×790%

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final four 100% arizona 90% purdue 80% ncaa college basketball tournament 70% elite eight 70% basketball 60% win 50% tommy lloyd 40%

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Arizona

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