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Survive and Advance – Wildcats Move on to Sweet 16

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Ben Mathurin and Christian Koloko were ready for the big stage on Sunday night. 

The two put on outstanding performances at both ends of the floor in leading the Arizona Wildcats to an 85-80 overtime victory against TCU, moving on to the Sweet 16 at San Antonio. Mathurin would pour through a season-high 30 points, while Koloko scored 28 on 12 of 13 shooting. The two combined for the final 15 points of the game. 

The Wildcats will meet the Houston Cougars Thursday night in San Antonio in the Round of 16 matchup. 

More to come 

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