The Wildcats' 11th Sweet 16
- Sweet 16 record after game: 7-4
- Who was the star? Arizona's three-point shooters. Salim Stoudamire hit 3 of 4, Jason Gardner knocked down 3 of 5 and Rick Anderson hit 1 of 2 as the Cats outdid the Fighting Irish at their own strength.
- How it went down: Notre Dame hit five straight baskets to start the game, but Arizona settled in and went to work, built a huge lead and rolled to the Elite Eight behind good teamwork. Gardner dished out six assists, and Luke Walton had 16 points, eight assists and seven rebounds.
