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No. 1 Arizona Stays Unbeaten, Smothers San Diego State 68–45 With Rebounding Rout

Coach Tommy Lloyd emphasizes identity-building before a quick turn to Bethune-Cookman.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 20: Ivan Kharchenkov #8 of the Arizona Wildcats dribbles the ball under pressure from Miles Heide #40 and Reese Dixon-Waters #39 of the San Diego State Aztecs during the first half of the Hall of Fame Series at Mortgage Matchup Center on December 20, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
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Stanford’s Chisom Okpara, left, puts up a shot as Colorado’s Bangot Dak, right, defends on Saturday in Phoenix, Arizona. (Wesley Kurtz/Hall of Fame Series Phoenix)
Koa Peat #10 of the Arizona Wildcats attempts a shot over Miles Byrd #21 and Elzie Harrington #3 of the San Diego State Aztecs during the first half of the Hall of Fame Series at Mortgage Matchup Center on Dec. 20, 2025, in Phoenix.

Overview

  • Arizona moved to 11-0 after holding San Diego State to 26% shooting and 1-for-14 from three in the Hall of Fame Series in Phoenix.
  • The Wildcats dominated the glass 52-28, led by Tobe Awaka’s 15 rebounds and Motiejus Krivas’s 13.
  • San Diego State finished without a double-figure scorer as leading scorer BJ Davis went 1-for-12 for four points.
  • Arizona recorded its sixth straight win by at least 20 points and is one of six unbeaten teams nationally.
  • Five Wildcats scored in double figures with none over 11, reflecting a depth-driven approach ahead of Monday’s game against Bethune-Cookman following a light practice plan.