Arizona vs. Texas Southern

Arizona Wildcats guard T.J. McConnell (4), Kadeem Allen, Arizona Wildcats forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (23) and Arizona Wildcats forward Brandon Ashley (21) are all smiles as the clock winds down on their win over Texas Southern in the second half during the round 2 NCAA game on Thursday, March 19, 2015 at the Moda Center in Portland, Ore. Arizona beat Texas Southern 93-72. Photo by Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star

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1 β€” Thursday's win helped the Wildcats chase off some NCAA tournament ghosts. For the first time in program history, the UA has won its NCAA tournament opener five consecutive times. Β  Β 


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