This is an archived article that was published on sltrib.com in 2017, and information in the article may be outdated. It is provided only for personal research purposes and may not be reprinted.

Arizona: No. 2 seed, 31-4 record

Saint Mary's: No. 7 seed, 29-4 record

5:45 p.m. • Vivint Smart Home Arena • TV: Ch. 2

Four of the team's combined eight losses this season are to Gonzaga

Storylines

• Arizona will be looking for a better defensive effort after allowing North Dakota to shoot 10-for-22 from behind the 3-point line in the opening round.

• The teams scrimmaged during the preseason for three straight years prior to this season when Arizona canceled in favor of an additional exhibition game.

• Saint Mary's can record its 30th win for the first time under coach Randy Bennett by beating Arizona.

Key Matchup

Saint Mary's Jock Landale vs. Arizona's Dusan Ristic

Landale is a big and skilled first-team All-WCC who can dominate the paint. Ristic's playe has been up and down at times this season.