Frank Kaminsky powers Wisconsin over Arizona in OT
Frank Kaminsky powers Wisconsin over Arizona in OT

by Cesar Tordesillas

Anaheim, CA

Frank Kaminsky had 28 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Wisconsin Badgers in an overtime win over the Arizona Wildcats, 64-63 Saturday at Honda Center.

Traevon Jackson added 10 points to earn the No. 2 seed Wisconsin (30-7) a spot in the Final Four.

Arizona took an eight point lead at 22-14 and 28-20 late in the first half.

Wisconsin slowly chipped away and tied the game at 34-all after a Kaminsky 3-point jumper.

A Bronson Koenig jumper gave Wisconsin the lead for the first time with 15:13 left in regulation.

Wisconsin led by as much 41-36 but Arizona quickly tied the game after a T.J. McConnell 3-pointer and a Rondae Hollis-Jefferson tip in.

Neither team went up by more than three points the rest of regulation.

Kaminsky's jumper and a free throw by Josh Gasser gave Wisconsin a 62-59 lead. Tarczewski's two free throws and Jordin Mayes' tip-in drew the Wildcats to 64-63 with 58 seconds left.

On the final play, Nick Johnson had the ball with a chance to win, but he missed a shot that launched just after the buzzer for Arizona (33-5).

Johnson had 16 points and Aaron Gordon collected 18 rebounds to lead Arizona.

 

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