No. 20 Arizona men’s basketball secured a strong 82-73 victory over No. 13 Texas Tech in a physical showdown, avenging their previous loss in Big 12 play. The Wildcats showcased a balanced offensive attack with five players scoring at least 14 points each, highlighted by guards Caleb Love and Jaden Bradley leading with 16 points apiece. The win ties Arizona with No. 5 Houston at the top of the Big 12 standings, setting up a highly anticipated matchup between the two teams.
Arizona’s big men, Henri Veesaar and Tobe Awaka, were pivotal in the victory, contributing 15 and 14 points respectively and dominating in the paint with a 48-28 advantage in paint points. The Wildcats showcased their strength inside, scoring all 43 points in the second half either at the rim or the free-throw line. They also outrebounded Texas Tech 42-29 and capitalized on second-chance points.
Looking ahead, Arizona will face Kansas State before their clash with Houston. Despite a slow start in conference play, Kansas State has won four consecutive games, including a victory over Arizona State and a blowout win against then-No. 3 Iowa State. The Wildcats will look to maintain their momentum heading into the critical matchup against Houston.
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