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No. 1 Arizona Routs Cincinnati 77-51 to Reach 19-0

Relentless paint control showed why the top-ranked Wildcats keep winning.

Overview

  • Arizona improved to 6-0 in Big 12 play by holding Cincinnati to about 30% shooting and converting 17 points off 14 turnovers.
  • The Wildcats dominated inside with a decisive paint advantage and a commanding edge on the glass despite going 2-for-13 from three.
  • Motiejus Krivas led with 17 points and nine rebounds, Brayden Burries recorded a 12-point, 10-rebound double-double, and Koa Peat added 13.
  • Former Arizona guard Kerr Kriisa returned from a shoulder injury for one minute and was acknowledged with a pregame video tribute.
  • Arizona now turns to a home game against West Virginia before entering a tougher stretch that includes multiple ranked opponents.