Princeton stuns Arizona for huge March Madness upset

In a stunning upset, the Princeton Tigers defeated the Arizona Wildcats in the first round of March Madness.

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The game, played in San Diego, was a nail-biter from start to finish.

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Princeton, a 12th seed, came out strong and held the lead for much of the game.

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Arizona, a 5th seed and a favorite to make a deep tournament run, struggled to find their rhythm.

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But the Wildcats clawed their way back in the second half, tying the game with just minutes to go.

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In the end, it was Princeton's defense that secured the victory, forcing Arizona into a tough shot that missed the mark.

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The Tigers celebrated their historic win, while the Wildcats were left to wonder what went wrong.

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Princeton will now advance to the second round, where they'll face off against the winner of the Notre Dame-Northwestern matchup.

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For Arizona, it's a disappointing end to a season that held so much promise. They'll head back to Tucson with plenty of questions to answer.

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