The 2016-17 season has come to an end. Xavier is moving on to face Gonzaga in the Elite Eight while Arizona Basketball moves on to post-season plans.
It was a battle all night between the two programs. In the end, Xavier ended Arizona’s ‘revenge tour’ by getting revenge of their own with a final score of 73-71.
Arizona was the heavy favorite coming into the game. They had the size advantage, better overall talent and a heavy fan base being on the West Coast. Unfortunately, the Wildcats couldn’t capitalize on their advantages.
The Wildcats jumped out to a quick 7-0 lead and continued to push the early lead 10-2.