<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3bgviB_0s34hCTF00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3bgviB_0s34hCTF00" width="900" height="506" ></figure>SALT LAKE CITY – For the first time in five years, March Madness has returned to Salt Lake City!Check out the best plays from the two second-round games in the Delta Center on Thursday.<h2>March Madness In SLC Top Plays – Day Two</h2><h2>No. 2 Arizona vs. No. 7 Dayton</h2>After Dayton went down big against Nevada on Thursday, they found themselves in a similar situation against the Wildcats in Round Two.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">SHOWTIME <a href="https://twitter.com/kj_showtime0?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@kj_showtime0</a> x <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MarchMadness?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MarchMadness</a> <a href="https://t.co/I9mljcRkRI">pic.twitter.com/I9mljcRkRI</a>— Arizona Basketball (@ArizonaMBB) <a href="https://twitter.com/ArizonaMBB/status/1771582500671779118?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 23, 2024</a><input type="image" src="empty.gif" style="opacity:0" onerror="s=document.createElement(&quot;script&quot;);s.src=&quot;https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js&quot;;document.body.appendChild(s);"></blockquote>Arizona shot the lights out in the first half at 60.7% from the floor and 54.5% from three.The Cats went up by 17, 37-20, with four minutes left in the first half.Arizona guard Caleb Love poured in 13 first-half points with three threes.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">CALEB LOVE AGAIN FROM DOWNTOWN 🫨<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MarchMadness?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MarchMadness</a><a href="https://twitter.com/ArizonaMBB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ArizonaMBB</a><a href="https://t.co/q7XqZrfx2n">pic.twitter.com/q7XqZrfx2n</a>— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarchMadnessMBB/status/1771585779086635285?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 23, 2024</a><input type="image" src="empty.gif" style="opacity:0" onerror="s=document.createElement(&quot;script&quot;);s.src=&quot;https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js&quot;;document.body.appendChild(s);"></blockquote>But the Flyers showed that they have no quit once again.Dayton ended the half on a 10-0 run and went into the break trailing by just seven.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The steal 👉 the slam 💪<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MarchMadness?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MarchMadness</a><a href="https://twitter.com/DaytonMBB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DaytonMBB</a><a href="https://t.co/DvW2RW6LSi">pic.twitter.com/DvW2RW6LSi</a>— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarchMadnessMBB/status/1771590564686815709?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 23, 2024</a><input type="image" src="empty.gif" style="opacity:0" onerror="s=document.createElement(&quot;script&quot;);s.src=&quot;https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js&quot;;document.body.appendChild(s);"></blockquote>The Flyers continued to fight in the second half and closed the lead down to three with 12 minutes left.DaRon Holmes II had another great game in the second round. He finished with 23 points, 11 rebounds, and three steals.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Gotta Believe ✈️🏀<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LetsFly?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LetsFly</a> // <a href="https://twitter.com/MarchMadnessMBB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MarchMadnessMBB</a> <a href="https://t.co/EClELKByFA">pic.twitter.com/EClELKByFA</a>— Dayton Basketball (@DaytonMBB) <a href="https://twitter.com/DaytonMBB/status/1771602914953302185?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 23, 2024</a><input type="image" src="empty.gif" style="opacity:0" onerror="s=document.createElement(&quot;script&quot;);s.src=&quot;https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js&quot;;document.body.appendChild(s);"></blockquote>The Cats never let Dayton take the lead though.Arizona went on another run and led by 15 with seven minutes left in regulation.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">👀 <a href="https://twitter.com/kj_showtime0?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@kj_showtime0</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BearDown?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BearDown</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MarchMadness?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MarchMadness</a><a href="https://t.co/VCJhkg9Zpo">pic.twitter.com/VCJhkg9Zpo</a>— Arizona Basketball (@ArizonaMBB) <a href="https://twitter.com/ArizonaMBB/status/1771599413678330193?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 23, 2024</a><input type="image" src="empty.gif" style="opacity:0" onerror="s=document.createElement(&quot;script&quot;);s.src=&quot;https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js&quot;;document.body.appendChild(s);"></blockquote>Dayton continued to push the envelope but the Cats didnt budge and held a comfortable lead for the rest of the game.Arizona’s percentages dropped off a bit from the first half but they still finished shooting 52.8% from the field.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The spin move 🤯<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MarchMadness?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MarchMadness</a><a href="https://twitter.com/ArizonaMBB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ArizonaMBB</a><a href="https://t.co/6pycAetL4x">pic.twitter.com/6pycAetL4x</a>— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarchMadnessMBB/status/1771606256949583953?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 23, 2024</a><input type="image" src="empty.gif" style="opacity:0" onerror="s=document.createElement(&quot;script&quot;);s.src=&quot;https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js&quot;;document.body.appendChild(s);"></blockquote>The Wildcats held on and picked up their second win in Delta Center over Dayton, 78-68.<h2>No. 4 Kansas vs. No. 5 Gonzaga</h2>The first half between the Bulldogs and Jayhawks was neck and neck.There were a total of six lead changes and the largest advantage in the first half was just six.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">.<a href="https://twitter.com/twonster4080?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@twonster4080</a> 𝙎𝙇𝘼𝙈 ⏪🔁<a href="https://t.co/Z6yTlxxKfE">pic.twitter.com/Z6yTlxxKfE</a>— Gonzaga Basketball (@ZagMBB) <a href="https://twitter.com/ZagMBB/status/1771624656572740086?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 23, 2024</a><input type="image" src="empty.gif" style="opacity:0" onerror="s=document.createElement(&quot;script&quot;);s.src=&quot;https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js&quot;;document.body.appendChild(s);"></blockquote>Whether they went basket for basket or run for run, neither team could build much momentum without an answer from the other side.The highlights continued to stack up regardless. The Jayhawks connected on this long-distance alley-oop.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">we have LIFT OFF 🚀<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LevelUp?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LevelUp</a> x <a href="https://twitter.com/kj_atx?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@kj_atx</a> <a href="https://t.co/JJc2cOqchA">pic.twitter.com/JJc2cOqchA</a>— Kansas Men’s Basketball (@KUHoops) <a href="https://twitter.com/KUHoops/status/1771626183123230909?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 23, 2024</a><input type="image" src="empty.gif" style="opacity:0" onerror="s=document.createElement(&quot;script&quot;);s.src=&quot;https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js&quot;;document.body.appendChild(s);"></blockquote>Kansas led by one at the break, 44-43.The second half was all Gonzaga. The Bulldogs made 13 of their 16 shots over the first 12 minutes.Unlike the first 20 minutes, the shorthanded Jayhawks had no answer for the Zags offense.Gonzaga went up by 20 and sailed to an easy win in the Round of 32.Are you on Threads yet? Let’s connect, give us a follow @kslsports. Chandler Holt is a co-host for the Jazz Notes podcast and a Digital Sports Producer for KSLSports.com, specializing in all things basketball and football. Follow Chandler on Twitter @ChandlerHoltKSL or on Threads @chandlerho1t.Want more coverage of March Madness top plays? Take us with you, wherever you go.Download the new &amp; improved KSL Sports app from Utah’s sports leader. You can stream live radio, video and stay up to date on all of your favorite teams.</div></body>

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Top Plays From Second-Round March Madness Games In Salt Lake City

SALT LAKE CITY – For the first time in five years, March Madness has returned to Salt Lake City!. Check out the best plays from the two second-round games in the Delta Center on Thursday. March Madness In SLC Top Plays – Day Two. No. 2 Arizona vs....

Top Plays From Second-Round March Madness Games In Salt Lake City

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