Arizona Cruises Past Akron 93-65 to Advance in NCAA Tournament
The Wildcats dominated with size, rebounding, and shooting efficiency, while Akron remains winless in Division I tournament history.
- Arizona's Jaden Bradley led all scorers with 19 points, while Trey Townsend contributed 16 points and 8 rebounds.
- The Wildcats outrebounded Akron 53-22 and outscored them 48-20 in the paint, showcasing their size advantage.
- Arizona shot 56.5% from the field and 12 of 25 from 3-point range, while Akron struggled with 33.3% shooting overall.
- Akron's seventh Division I NCAA Tournament appearance ended in defeat, continuing their winless streak in tournament history.
- Arizona will face Maryland in the second round on Sunday, March 23, 2025, after Maryland's dominant win over Grand Canyon.