Arizona will play Oregon for the fourth time in the last two seasons in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday night in Seattle. Arizona won the two regular-season games in 2023-24 before Oregon eliminated the Wildcats from the Pac-12 Tournament in March.
The Ducks and Wildcats did not play during the 2024-25 season. Oregon enters the second-round game 25-9 overall after finishing 10-8 and tied for seventh in the Big 10 with Illinois. Center Nate Bittle and guard Jackson Shelstad earned third-team All-Big 10. TJ Bamba and Bittle earned two of the five spots on the Big 10 All-Defensive team.
Free throws and pace are two factors to watch on Sunday night. Arizona is 58th nationally averaging 72..7 possessions per game and Oregon is 140th posting 70.9. Arizona has scored at least 80 points in its last nine wins versus Oregon. Oregon has held Arizona under 75 points in its last eight wins over the Wildcats.
Arizona is 18th nationally averaging 17.0 free made throws per game, 48th with 21.9 attempts and 21st shooting 77.8 percent from the line. Oregon is 117th. averaging 14.8 made free throws per game, 171st posting 19.3 attempts and 40th shooting 76.4 from the free throw line.
Arizona versus Oregon FanDuel Sportsbook odds
The FanDuel sportsbook lists Arizona as a 3.5-point favorite over Oregon in its early line. Oregon is +146 and Arizona is -176 on the money line. The over/under for Arizona and Oregon is 152.5.
Arizona versus Oregon Television information
Arizona versus Oregon will tipoff at 6:40 PM Mountain Standard Time on TBS with Lisa Byington on play-by-play, former Purdue star Robbie Hummel and Michigan legend Jalen Rose delivering analysis with Andy Katz as the sideline reporter.
What is next?
The winner between Arizona and Oregon advances Newark, New Jersey and the East Regional Semifinal on Thursday against the winner of Baylor and Duke who play on Sunday afternoon in Raleigh,, North Carolina.