Photos: Arizona wins Big 12-title by defeating Iowa State, 73-57 in Tucson
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The Arizona Wildcats clinched the Big-12 title with a win over Iowa State, 73-57 on Senior Night.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Jaden Bradley (0) is defended by Iowa State Cyclones guard Mason Williams (2) and Iowa State Cyclones forward Joshua Jefferson (5) in the first half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on March 2, 2026.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Anthony Dell'Orso (3) is defended by Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) and Iowa State Cyclones forward Blake Buchanan (23) in the first half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on March 2, 2026.
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Arizona Wildcats clinch Big-12 regular season title after defeating Iowa State 73-57 at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on March 2, 2026.
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Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd poses with seniors on the court before a game against Iowa State at McKale Center on March 2, 2026.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Ivan Kharchenkov (8) looks to make a run for the basket in the first half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on March 2, 2026.
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Iowa State Cyclones guard Jamarion Batemon (1) and Iowa State Cyclones forward Blake Buchanan (23) defend Arizona Wildcats center Motiejus Krivas (13) in the first half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on March 2, 2026.
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Arizona forward Tobe Awaka (30) and Arizona forward Koa Peat (10) defend Iowa State Cyclones forward Joshua Jefferson (5) in the first half during a game at McKale Center on March 2, 2026.
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Arizona forward Koa Peat (10) and Arizona guard Anthony Dell'Orso (3) defend Iowa State Cyclones forward Joshua Jefferson (5) in the first half during a game at McKale Center on March 2, 2026.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) looks to make a pass as heβs defended by Iowa State Cyclones forward Joshua Jefferson (5) and Iowa State Cyclones guard Jamarion Batemon (1) in the first half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on March 2, 2026.
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Arizona guard Brayden Burries (5) grabs the rebound and looks to pass as heβs defended by Iowa State in the first half during a game at McKale Center on March 2, 2026.
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Arizona center Motiejus Krivas (13) is defended by Iowa State Cyclones forward Blake Buchanan (23) in the first half during a game at McKale Center on March 2, 2026.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Jaden Bradley (0) looks beyond Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) in the first half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson on March 2, 2026.
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Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd screams out to his players in the second half during a game against Iowa State at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on March 2, 2026. Arizona won 73-57.
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Arizona forward Koa Peat (10) blocks a shot by Iowa State Cyclones forward Joshua Jefferson (5) in the second half during a game in Tucson on March 2, 2026. Arizona won 73-57.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Tobe Awaka (30) eyes the basket as Iowa State Cyclones forward Joshua Jefferson (5) tries to defend in the second half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on March 2, 2026. Arizona won 73-57.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Anthony Dell'Orso (3) sinks a three and turns to the Arizona bench to celebrate in the second half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on March 2, 2026. Arizona won 73-57.
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Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd is surrounded by his players after the Wildcats clinch the Big 12-title after defeating Iowa State at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on March 2, 2026. Arizona won 73-57.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Anthony Dell'Orso (3) high-fives fans after beating Iowa State to win the Big 12 title at McKale Center in Tucson on March 2, 2026. Arizona won 73-57.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Anthony Dell'Orso (3), Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10), Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) and Arizona Wildcats guard Jackson Cook (11) celebrate winning the Big-12 title at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on March 2, 2026. Arizona beat Iowa State, 73-57.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Tobe Awaka (30) makes a gesture towards his family as he gives a speech after the Wildcats win the Big 12 title at McKale Center in Tucson on March 2, 2026. Arizona defeated Iowa State, 73-57.
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Arizona Wildcats center Motiejus Krivas (13) takes his turn cutting a piece of net as part of a celebration in winning the Big-12 title at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on March 2, 2026. Arizona defeated Iowa State, 73-57.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Jaden Bradley (0) makes a speech after the Wildcats win the Big-12 title at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on March 2, 2026. Arizona defeated Iowa State, 73-57.
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Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd swirls the basketball net around after winning the Big 12 title at McKale Center on March 2, 2026. Arizona defeated Iowa State, 73-57.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) poses for a photo with his uncle, Camron Perez, who is wearing a shirt bearing Peatβs image at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on March 2, 2026. Arizona defeated Iowa State, 73-57 to clinch the Big-12 title.
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