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No. 1 Arizona Rolls to 12-0 Start With 107–71 Win Over Bethune-Cookman

Balanced scoring with pressure defense defines Arizona's identity before Big 12 play.

Overview

  • Freshman Brayden Burries scored 20 points, with 18 after halftime to fuel the pullaway.
  • Arizona turned 22 turnovers into 36 points, scored 50 in the paint and held a 42-22 rebounding edge.
  • The Wildcats shot 57.1% from the field, hit 70% after halftime and notched a seventh straight win by at least 20 points.
  • Seven of eight rotation players reached double figures, with Ivan Kharchenkov and Motiejus Krivas posting 14 points each.
  • Reserve Mabil Mawut was ejected after a bench technical, and Arizona next hosts South Dakota State on Dec. 29 before entering Big 12 play.