Overview
- Tobe Awaka posted 12 points and 18 rebounds off the bench as the Wildcats controlled the paint 58-24.
- Koa Peat, Brayden Burries and Anthony Dell’Orso each scored 18, with Dell’Orso pouring in 15 before halftime.
- Arizona shot 57% from the field, hit 7 of 15 from deep and converted 21 points off 14 Utah Tech turnovers.
- After early fouls and turnovers, Arizona used an 18-2 surge to seize a 44-37 halftime lead and never trailed again.
- The win marked Arizona’s 24th straight home opener as the Wildcats moved to 2-0; they host Northern Arizona on Tuesday, while Utah Tech visits Arizona State on Sunday.