These key stats and numbers explain Arizona's second-round loss to North Carolina.
Alec White The fourth-seeded Arizona Wildcats saw their season come to an end Monday night with a 63-45 loss to No. 5 North Carolina at McKale Center in the round of 32 of the NCAA Tournament.
15-2: Immediately after the Wildcats made their run, North Carolina responded with a 15-2 run of its own to go up by 20 at the end of the third quarter. UNC’s lead grew to as many as 24 points in the fourth. 35%: Arizona shot 35% or worse in four of its final five games to end the season. Prior to Feb. 22 against UCLA, the Wildcats had been held under 35% shooting just once during the season.
15: Sam Thomas scored 15 points in her final collegiate game, the most she’s had since posting 19 on Jan. 26 against UCLA earlier this year. It’s also the most points she’s had in any of her eight NCAA Tournament appearances.
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