Photos: Arizona wins Big 12-title by defeating Iowa State, 73-57 in Tucson
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Mamta Popat
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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 forwards Milan Momcilovic (22) and Blake Buchanan (23) in the first half during a game at McKale Center on March 2, 2026.
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The Arizona Wildcats clinch the Big 12 regular season title after defeating Iowa State 73-57 at McKale Center 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 guard Jamarion Batemon (1) and Iowa State forward Blake Buchanan (23) defend Arizona center Motiejus Krivas (13) in the first half during a game at McKale Center 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 he’s 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 he’s 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 guard Jaden Bradley looks beyond Iowa State 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 coach Tommy Lloyd screams out to his players in the second half during a game against Iowa State at McKale Center 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 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 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 at McKale Center on March 2, 2026, vs. Iowa State. 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 on March 2. 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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From left to right: Arizona's Anthony Dell'Orso, Koa Peat, Brayden Burries and Jackson Cook celebrate winning the Big-12 title at McKale Center on March 2, 2026, after beating Iowa State.
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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 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 coach Tommy Lloyd swirls the basketball net around after winning the Big 12 regular-season 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 Peat’s 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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Arizona men's basketball clinches the Big 12 title by defeating Iowa State. Tobe Awaka and Anthony Dell’Orso embrace bench roles to fuel the Wildcats' culture and chemistry.
Jaden Bradley led the Wildcats to a conference title on Senior Night at McKale.
