Buddy Hield scored 37 points as Oklahoma downed Oregon, 80-68 in the West Regional Final in Anaheim. The Sooners opened an 18-point lead in the first half and cruised to a victory. They'll face Villanova in the Final Four next Saturday in Houston.
Elgin Cook led the Ducks with 24 points. Oregon ends the year at 31-and-7.
Jalen Brunson put the game out of reach with two late free throws as Villanova dropped Kansas, 64-59, to win the South Regional Final in Louisville. Ryan Arcidiacono scored 13 points on his 22nd birthday to help Nova secure the win. The Wildcats will face Oklahoma next Saturday in Houston. Devonte Graham finished with 17 points for Kansas before fouling out late.
The Jayhawks had won 17 consecutive games before the season-ending loss, and end the year at 33-and-5.
Tonight
NCAA Tournament
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MIDWEST
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5:09 p.m. - #1 Virginia Cavaliers vs. #10 Syracuse Orange (at Chicago, IL)
EAST
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7:49 p.m. - #1 North Carolina Tar Heels vs. #6 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (at Philadelphia, PA)
**Pre-Game Show at 5pm on Newstalk 1060
