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Arizona Edges Iowa State in Thrilling Big 12 Semifinals

3/14/2026

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Summary

Story summary

On March 13, 2026, Jaden Bradley led Arizona to an 82-80 win over Iowa State in the Big 12 Tournament semifinals.
With 15 seconds left, Tamin Lipsey tied the game with a 3-pointer.
Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd did not call a timeout.
Anthony Dell'Orso scored 26 points for Arizona and Milan Momcilovic scored 28 for Iowa State.
Arizona (31-2) will face Houston in the championship game.

History

Historical Context

In 1985, the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament adopted a 64-team format, enhancing its competitiveness and unpredictability. This change allowed lower-seeded teams, like Villanova, to achieve remarkable victories, exemplified by their championship win over Georgetown on April 1, 1985. This evolution continues to influence team strategies and fan engagement, as seen in Arizona's recent victory over Iowa State.

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Story summary

On March 13, 2026, Jaden Bradley led Arizona to an 82-80 win over Iowa State in the Big 12 Tournament semifinals.
With 15 seconds left, Tamin Lipsey tied the game with a 3-pointer.
Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd did not call a timeout.
Anthony Dell'Orso scored 26 points for Arizona and Milan Momcilovic scored 28 for Iowa State.
Arizona (31-2) will face Houston in the championship game.

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