Arizona Wildcats End 25-Year Drought, Beat Purdue 79-64 to Reach Final Four
Key Takeaways
- Arizona defeats Purdue 79-64 to reach its first Final Four since 2001.
- Koa Peat scores 20 points to power Arizona's Elite Eight win.
- Arizona overcame a seven-point halftime deficit to seal the victory.
Historic Win
Arizona ended a 25-year Final Four drought.
They defeated Purdue 79-64 in the West Regional championship.
Arizona set a school record with 36 wins.
Second Half Surge
Arizona overcame its first halftime deficit of the tournament.
They outscored Purdue 48-26 in the second half.
Key Contributions
Koa Peat led with 20 points.
“SAN JOSE — Whether it was a curse, or just a long string of difficult circumstances, it’s all over now”
He was named West Regional Most Outstanding Player.
Kharchenkov added 18 points and eight boards.
Legacy and Expectations
Coach Lloyd paid tribute to Lute Olson.
The win snapped five straight Elite Eight losses.
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