Arizona Wildcats fans cheer during the second half of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. North Dakota Fighting Hawks in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on March 16, 2017, at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. Arizona won 100-82. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Late in the first half, arena cameras focused on fans in the stands β€” and their gear.

Boos rained down when a Duke shirt was shown; ditto for a fan wearing Arizona State gear.

The loudest heckles, though, came when a fan donning a BYU shirt and hat came on the screen.

Hey, local rivalries die hard.Β 


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