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Bradley Buzzer-Beater Sends Arizona To Big 12 Final

PUBLISHED Mar 13, 2026, 11:19 PM ET

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. Arizona guard Jaden Bradley hit a fall-away jumper at the buzzer to give No. 2 Arizona an 82-80 victory over No. 7 Iowa State in the Big 12 Tournament semifinals Friday night. Bradley finished with 15 points, and reserve Anthony Dell'Orso also scored 26 with six 3-pointers. Ivan Kharchenkov contributed 17 points while Tobe Awaka had 10 points and 10 rebounds. Milan Momcilovic scored 28 for Iowa State, which had tied the game with a 3-pointer from Tamin Lipsey with 15.2 seconds remaining. Arizona advances to the conference final. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Sidra | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Regular-season meeting occurred approximately ten days before the tournament, per coach comment.
Big 12 Tournament semifinal between No. 2 Arizona and No. 7 Iowa State took place Friday night in Kansas City.
Tamin Lipsey hit a 3-pointer with 15.2 seconds remaining to tie the game.
Jaden Bradley drove and made a fall-away jumper at the buzzer, producing an 82-80 final score.
Arizona advanced to the Big 12 championship game to face Kansas or Houston the following day.

News Intelligence

If you're a sports fan, this game was a nail-biter. Arizona's victory shows the unpredictability and thrill of college basketball. It's a reminder to never miss a game, especially during tournament season. You might witness the next buzzer-beater.

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Who Benefited

Arizona University men’s basketball program benefited directly from the semifinal win through advancement to the Big 12 final, increased team momentum, and heightened exposure for players and coaches ahead of the conference championship.

Who Impacted

Iowa State men’s basketball team and its supporters suffered the immediate effect of elimination from the Big 12 Tournament semifinals after the last-second loss, ending their run and denying further tournament advancement.