Arizona Wildcats fans pack McKale Center for a sold-out Final Four watch party

TUCSON — The University of Arizona’s Final Four watch party for the Wildcats’ clash with Michigan sold out in less than 24 hours, bringing tournament energy to McKale Center Saturday night.

Thousands of fans lined up at every entrance hours before doors opened at 4:30 p.m.

Inside McKale Center, the band, spirit squad, Wilma and even some game-day traditions kept the energy high.

While the scoreboard did not go the Wildcats’ way, the chants of “U of A” and “Bear Down” never stopped.