"Arizona became the first team in NCAA tournament history with six players scoring at least 14 points in a game, showcasing their offensive depth and efficiency."
"The Wildcats shot 64% from the field, the highest field goal percentage by any team in the Sweet 16 or later since Villanova in the 2016 Final Four."
"Brayden Burries led Arizona with 23 points, while fellow freshmen Koa Peat and Ivan Kharchenkov contributed 21 and 15 points, respectively."
"Darius Acuff Jr. scored 28 points for Arkansas, but the team struggled to find support against Arizona's deeper roster."
Arizona defeated Arkansas 109-88, advancing to the Elite Eight for the first time since 2015. Brayden Burries led with 23 points, supported by Koa Peat and Ivan Kharchenkov. The Wildcats achieved a school record for wins in a season with 35. They shot 64% from the field, the highest percentage in Sweet 16 history since 2016. Arkansas, despite a strong performance from Darius Acuff Jr., fell short in their quest for a Final Four appearance. Coach John Calipari faced his largest tournament loss in 85 games.
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