SALT LAKE CITY, UT – After pulling off a stunner on Thursday, the Harvard Crimson came crashing back to earth against a perennial Pac-12 powerhouse.
Arizona raced out to an early lead from which Harvard could never fully recover, as the Wildcats breezed to a 74-51 victory. Mark Lyons led the way for the victors with a game-high 27 points, while Solomon Hill posted a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds.
Kenyatta Smith was the lone Crimson player in double-figures, with 10 points. The Wildcats advance to the Sweet Sixteen for the second time in three seasons.
Dave Sims and Kevin Grevey called the action on Westwood One Sports.
(Lyons with a layup as ‘Zona builds early 15-2 lead)
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(Solomon dominates at both ends as lead grows to 21)
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(Webster knocks down a three as Harvard stays within striking distance)
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(Lyons steps outside to bury a three, lead back up to 19)
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(Mayes gets inside for the “and-one” as Arizona cruises to victory)
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(Postgame interview with Arizona’s Solomon Hill)
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