TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The wait is over. The Arizona Wildcats are officially dancing in March Madness, securing their spot in the NCAA Tournament as the bracket was unveiled on Selection Sunday.
Arizona, a 4 seed, will face the 13 seed Akron in the first round of the tournament on Friday, March 21 at Seattle.
If Arizona wins, they will move on to face the winner of Oregon and Liberty in the Round of 32.
Arizona has a record of 22-12, with a 14-6 record in Big 12 play. Senior guard Caleb Love leads the team with 16.0 points per game.
The Wildcats score 81.7 points per game, giving up 72.4 points per game. Arizona have a BPI rank of 9.
The Akron Zips are 28-6 with a 17-1 record in MAC play. They average 84.6 points per game while allowing 74.5. They have a BPI rank of 112.
Oddsmakers at ESPN have Arizona as a 14.5 point favorite.
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