Arizona vs. Saint Mary's

Arizona Wildcats forward Lauri Markkanen (10) leaps to shoot over Saint Mary's Gaels center Jock Landale (34) during the first half of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. Saint Mary's Gaels NCAA Tournament game on March 18, 2017, at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. Arizona advances to the Sweet 16 with a 69-60 win. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Date: March 18, 2017 

Opponent: Saint Mary's 

Location: Vivint Smart Home Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah 

Final score: No. 2 seed Arizona 69, Saint Mary's 60 

Arizona's record after the game: 32-4 

Arizona's standout player: Lauri Markkanen led the Wildcats in scoring and rebounds with a double-double (16 points, 11 rebounds). 

Bruce Pascoe's game story: "Cats rally after Rawle Alkins' unlucky break, advance to Sweet 16"

Bruce Pascoe's postgame blog: "Arizona-Saint Mary's postgame: On Alkins' week ahead, Sweet 16 return, and Simmons' role"

Greg Hansen's column from the game: "Hansen: Rawle Alkins (and medical science) give Wildcats boost, NCAA Tournament win"

Action shots from the game: "Photos: Arizona Wildcats beat Saint Mary's in NCAA Tournament"

Behind-the-scenes action from the game: "Arizona Wildcats basketball: On Lauri love, ice cream, SpongeBob Squarepants"

Stats from the game: "Cats stats breakdown: Lauri Markkanen's double-double carries Arizona into Sweet 16"

Postgame press conference video: "Arizona's Allonzo Trier reflects on Wildcats NCAA Tournament win vs. Saint Mary's"


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