Arizona will play Purdue in the Elite Eight. The Wildcats secured their place after defeating Arkansas.
Wildcats Advance After Dominating Arkansas
No. 1 seed Arizona is headed to the Elite Eight. The Wildcats look good after winning the Big 12 tournament.
Arizona defeated No. 4 Arkansas on Thursday night. They raced out to an early lead with a balanced attack and never looked back.
Arizona hit the century mark with more than five minutes left in the game.
Elite Eight Matchup Set in San Jose
Arizona is heading back to the Elite Eight for the first time since 2015. They will remain in San Jose, Calif. to take on No. 2 Purdue after the Boilermakers needed last-second heroics to defeat No. 11 Texas.
Ticket Information for Arizona vs. Purdue
Arizona reached the NCAA Tournament after winning the Big 12 tournament, before defeating No. 4 Arkansas on Thursday. Now, they have advanced to the Elite Eight, where they will play No. 2 Purdue.
- Limited Arizona Elite Eight tickets are still available.
- Arizona will play its Elite Eight game at the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif.
Arizona and Purdue will play on Saturday, March 28. The game is scheduled to tip off at 8:49 p.m. ET. Shop Arizona Elite Eight tickets now.
Looking Ahead to the Final Four
The First Four tipped off the 2026 March Madness tournament on Tuesday, March 17. The tournament concludes with the Final Four on Saturday, April 4 and the National Championship game on Monday, April 6.