UConn Edges Arizona For Final Four Berth
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Kemba Walker scored 20 points, freshman Jeremy Lamb added 19 and Connecticut earned its second Final Four berth in three years, beating Arizona 65-63 to win the West regional.
Derrick Williams and Jamelle Horne missed 3-pointers in the final seconds for Arizona, allowing the third-seeded Huskies (30-9) to hang on for their ninth victory in 19 days and a trip to Houston next week.
After missing the NCAA tournament entirely last year, coach Jim Calhoun's tireless team is headed to UConn's fourth Final Four.
Williams had 20 points while battling foul trouble for the fifth-seeded Wildcats (30-8), who led with 6 minutes to play before six points by Lamb, the Huskies' fearless freshman.
Lamont Jones and Horne then hit late 3-pointers for Arizona, but the Wildcats couldn't convert two good looks in the final seconds.
