Jaden Bradley's fall-away jumper at the buzzer sealed an 82-80 win for Arizona over Iowa State in the Big 12 semifinals, advancing the Wildcats to Saturday's championship game. Bradley finished with 15 points, while guard Anthony Dell'Orso delivered a career-high 26 points on six 3-pointers. Arizona's depth shone with Ivan Kharchenkov (17 points) and Tobe Awake (10 points, 10 rebounds).

The Cyclones' Milan Momcilovic matched a career-high 28 points on eight 3-pointers, but Arizona's resilience prevailed. After a 14-5 Iowa State run early, the Wildcats answered with a 9-0 spurt late in the first half. Tension peaked when Iowa State's Tamin Lipsey tied the game at 77 with 15.2 seconds left, prompting Bradley's clutch shot. Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd's decision to avoid a timeout proved pivotal, allowing Bradley to engineer the winning drive.

The teams traded 3-pointers in the final minutes, including a single-session Big 12 Tournament record 19,450 fans witnessing the duel. This marked Arizona's second straight title game appearance, avenging their earlier loss to Kansas. Iowa State, a No. 5 seed, aims for a No. 2 NCAA seed but faces elimination.

The win solidifies Arizona's tournament momentum, with senior leadership and elite shooting on display. For Iowa State, the loss ends their Cinderella run but highlights their March Madness aspirations. The Big 12 final sets up a showdown with Kansas or Houston, underscoring the region's competitive depth.