Markkanen scores a career-high 30 in Arizona win over ASU

Arizona Wildcats Basketball


Freshman Lauri Markkanen scores a career-high 30 points and the Arizona Wildcats knock off Arizona State 91-75 tonight at Mckale Center.  Markkanen connected on 12 of 18 field goals -- including 4 of 7 from 3-point land.

Arizona led early 14-2 and cruised to a 45-25 halftime lead. The Wildcats went through the motions in the second half. Besides Markkanen's effort, Kadeem Allen finished with 18 points, Dusan Ristic was 6 of 9 from the field for 16 points and Kobi Simmons finished with 13 points -- including 3 of 6 three-pointers.

Arizona dished out 25 assists and out rebounded ASU, 38-22. Allen led the way with eight assists as six Wildcats dished out assists.

The Wildcats win their 10th game in a row and improve to 16-2 on the season and 5-0 in the Pac-12 Conference.

ASU's coach Bobby Hurley was quiet tonight. He had just one technical foul.

Way to go, Wildcats!