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Bench Depth, Balanced Scoring Power No. 13 Arizona Past Utah Tech in Home Opener

Tobe Awaka's 18 rebounds underscored Arizona's 58-24 dominance in the paint.

Overview

  • Brayden Burries, Anthony Dell’Orso and Koa Peat scored 18 each as Arizona beat Utah Tech 93-67 to improve to 2-0.
  • Tobe Awaka came off the bench for 12 points and a career-high 18 rebounds, including eight on the offensive glass.
  • The Wildcats shot 57% from the field and hit 7 of 15 from deep, building a decisive interior advantage.
  • Arizona converted 14 Trailblazers turnovers into 21 points and held a 40-30 edge on the boards.
  • The victory marked Arizona’s 24th straight home-opener win, with Northern Arizona visiting next on Tuesday.