The Cinderella run will continue for the Xavier Musketeers. The No. 11 seed rallied late to upset the No. 2 seeded Arizona Wildcats, 73-71.
Xavier was down eight late, but finished the game on a 12-2 run. XU took a lead with 44 seconds left on a Sean O'Mara basket. XU would hold on for the win.
O'Mara gives Xavier the lead! #Sweet16 pic.twitter.com/tjm3jhzsGm
— NCAA March Madness (@marchmadness) March 24, 2017
Arizona had a chance in the final seconds to tie or take the lead, but Allonzo Trier's 3-point try didn't fall. Arizona was just 7 of 27 from 3-point range, a major factor in the loss.
Trevon Bluiett led the way for XU. He put 25 points, leading the team. Malcolm Bernard had one of his best games this year, putting up 15 points and six rebounds. J.P. Macura had 14 points, seven rebounds and five assists.
Allonzo Trier struggled earlier, but closed strong. He had 19 points and nine rebounds. Dusan Ristic had 17 points and four boards. Lauri Markkanen was surprisingly quite, with only nine points and eight boards.
Xavier will play Gonzaga Saturday for a spot in the Final Four.
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