Video of Mississippi vs Arizona - 2001 Regional Semifinals
- Final Score: Mississippi: 56, Arizona: 66
- NCAA Tournament Game: 2001 Regional Semifinals
- Alamodome - San Antonio, Texas
Arizona came back from a sluggish first half to beat Ole Miss 66-56. The Wildcats emerged from their first-half shooting slump on the heels of Loren Woods and Richard Jefferson, who ended up with a combined 31 points and 22 rebounds. The Wildcats advanced to the Elite Eight for the first time since 1998 where they edged out the Fighting Illini.
NCAA Tournament Video Highlights
- Wildcats attack early. Gilbert Arenas steals the ball and drives uncontested to the basket for the score. (Gilbert Arenas, Arizona)
- Loren Woods uses all of his 7'1", and then some, to get up high and block the shot attempt by Ole Miss. (Loren Woods, Arizona)
- Richard Jefferson intercepts the pass and takes it all the way back slamming it home for two points. (Richard Jefferson, Arizona)
- Richard Jefferson gets his own rebound and puts it back in the bucket. (Richard Jefferson, Arizona)
- Jason Flanigan sinks a three point jumper, cutting Arizona's lead to 4 pts with 5 min. remaining in the game. (Jason Flanigan, Mississippi)
- Jason Gardner doing it by himself, drives quick to the basket from half court and scores the basket. (Jason Gardner, Arizona)