Arizona Defeats No. 9 Texas Tech to Advance to Big 12 Championship

The Wildcats will face top-seeded Houston in their first Big 12 title game after a strong performance led by Caleb Love.

Arizona secured an 86-80 victory over No. 9 Texas Tech in the Big 12 Tournament semifinals, with Caleb Love scoring a game-high 27 points.
The Wildcats dominated inside play, outscoring Texas Tech 40-28 in the paint, and had five players in double figures.
Texas Tech, missing key players due to injuries, struggled as Big 12 Player of the Year JT Toppin was held to just 11 points on 4-of-13 shooting.
Arizona capitalized on a strong start to the second half, building a 14-point lead that Texas Tech could not overcome despite a late rally.
Arizona will face No. 2-ranked Houston, known for its top-ranked defense, in the Big 12 Championship game on Saturday night.