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Wildcats reach final 16 for 12th time since '88

Associated Press

Sunday, March 22, 2009

MIAMI -- As the final seconds ticked off and Arizona fans chanted "Sweet 16," a grinning Chase Budinger threw one final pass on the perimeter and joined the applause. The Wildcats relish their new role as long shots. Seeded only 12th, the NCAA tournament perennials took an early 14-point lead Sunday and advanced to the Midwest Regional semifinals by beating upstart Cleveland State 71-57. "Making it to the Sweet 16 feels great," Budinger said. "We're showing that we're a lot better than what ...

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