SEATTLE — The Arizona Wildcats and Oregon Ducks ignited their Pac-12 rivalry once again on Sunday night as they clashed in the round of 32 of the 2025 NCAA Tournament. Arizona reigned victorious with an exhilarating finish, overcoming Oregon with an 87-83 scoreline.

As the No. 4 seed in the East Region, Arizona entered the matchup as 3.5-point favorites against No. 5 seed Oregon. Despite Oregon’s anticipated home-court advantage at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, it was heavily populated with Arizona fans, alongside some Washington Huskies supporters cheering against the Ducks.

Advancing to the Sweet 16, Arizona is slated to face No. 1 seed Duke in Newark, New Jersey—a rematch after Duke previously defeated Arizona 69-55 earlier in the season.

Stay tuned as we provide live score updates, significant highlights, game analysis, and much more from this compelling Arizona-Oregon matchup.

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Second Half Updates

The Final Score: Arizona 87, Oregon 83. The Wildcats are heading to the Sweet 16. What a game!

1.8 seconds left: Jackson Shelstad intentionally misses his second free throw, allowing Caleb Love to rebound and score two insurance free throws.

5.2 seconds left: Anthony Dell’Orso’s clutch free throws put Arizona ahead.

5.7 seconds left: With Arizona leading by one, the Wildcats foul Shelstad before his three-point attempt. He converts both free throws to bring Oregon close.

10.6 seconds left: The Wildcats aim to manage the clock and score needed free throws.

49 seconds left: Nate Bittle narrows the gap to two points with a jump hook.

1:19 left: Unpredictability continues as both teams battle fiercely, showcasing strong shooting. The score keeps climbing.

Caleb Love shines: The senior delivers when it counts, achieving a game-high 27 points, showcasing incredible shooting skills connecting five three-pointers.

Foul Troubles for Arizona: A key player, Tobe Awaka, enters foul trouble, making things more complex for the Wildcats.

Halftime Stats: Arizona 42, Oregon 38

In the first half, Arizona ramped up their game, leading in rebounding and showcasing vibrant shooting skills—especially from the three-point line.

First Half Updates

Halftime: Arizona leads 42-38 after recovering from an initial 15-point deficit. Jaden Bradley leads for Arizona with 11 points, while Jackson Shelstad counters for Oregon with 12 points.

Defensive Strategy: Arizona’s defense has significantly mitigated Oregon’s zone strategy, showcasing relentless offensive rebounding.

Key Performers: Tobe Awaka has shown dominance in the paint by contributing significantly in rebounds, making it challenging for Oregon.

Oregon’s Challenges: After initially leading, they have struggled to maintain their edge against a strategic Arizona comeback.