Stay updated with breaking news from Sam Thomas. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — North Carolina's players locked arms and kicked in unison as the band played the school fight song in an otherwise-deflated McKale Center. The kick line broke apart, turning in a mosh pit of dancing, the small contingent of fans in power blue roaring in approval.
North Carolina routs Arizona 63-45 to reach Sweet 16 | 2022-03-22 13:46:18
Arizona looked like the inexperienced team early, not one that played for a national championship a year ago, but that changed during the course of the game.
The Belmont Bruins made it two No. 12 seeds moving on to the second round of the NCAA Tournament and none of the three No. 4 seeds who played on Saturday had an easy time.
Despite an early scare from UNLV, Arizona pushed past the Rebels with a strong fourth quarter in a game that featured the Thomas sisters.