Saturday, February 10, 2024

8th-ranked Arizona hands Colorado first loss at home, 99-79

 Arizona Wildcats Basketball


The 8th-ranked Arizona Wildcats did everything right in Boulder tonight as they handed Colorado its first loss at home with a 99-79 Pac-12 win over the Buffaloes.

Five players scored in double figures, with Caleb Love leading the way with 19 points. Pelle Larsson finished the night with 18 points, while Oumar Ballo added a double-double with 16 points and 13 rebounds. Kylan Boswell chipped in 15, and Jaden Bradley added 14.

Arizona shot 52.9 percent from the field (36 of 68) and canned 10 of 22 from beyond the arc. The Wildcats made 17 of 21 from the charity stripe and out-rebounded the Buffaloes 35-33. They had 14 assists, stole the ball 10 times, and committed just eight turnovers.

The Wildcats improve to 19-5 overall and hold a one-game lead over Washington State in the Pac-12 Conference with a 10-3 record.


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