Arizona men’s basketball continued their winning streak by defeating BYU 85-74 on Tuesday. The Wildcats improved to 16-6 overall and 10-1 in conference play, winning five in a row and 12 of their last 13 games. The game was tightly contested, with neither team holding a significant lead until Arizona pulled away late in the second half.
BYU struggled to score down the stretch, going almost seven minutes without a field goal. Arizona’s defense shut down the Cougars and secured the road victory. Caleb Love led all scorers with 18 points, while Jaden Bradley and Henri Veesaar added 17 points each.
The first half was full of excitement, with both teams trading baskets and ending in a 41-41 tie at halftime. Love and Veesaar connected on a memorable alley-oop right before the break. Arizona now looks ahead to a matchup with No. 13 Texas Tech on Saturday.
The Wildcats’ efficient offense and strong defense have propelled them to the top of the standings, and they will aim to continue their winning ways as they push for a conference title. With key games against tough opponents coming up, Arizona will need to maintain their momentum to secure a spot in the postseason.
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