Arizona Soars Past Oklahoma State, Extends Streak to 23-0
The Arizona Wildcats continue to dominate in men’s basketball, extending their unbeaten streak to 23-0 with a decisive 84-47 victory over Oklahoma State. This game, held on Saturday, showcased Arizona’s impressive skills as they maintained their position as one of only two undefeated teams in the nation.
Arizona’s Historic Start
With a record of 23-0 and 10-0 in the conference, Arizona has achieved the best start in Big 12 history. The Wildcats are currently tied with Miami (Ohio), which holds a 24-0 record following their 90-74 win against Marshall.
Game Statistics and Highlights
- Halftime Score: Arizona 40, Oklahoma State 22
- Field Goal Percentage: Arizona 52%, Oklahoma State 25%
- Oklahoma State’s field goal percentage marks the lowest by an opponent against Arizona this season.
- Arizona’s Five Players Scoring in Double Figures: Brayden Burries led with 15 points.
- Team 3-point Attempts: Just 2 made, marking the fourth occurrence this season.
- Steals: Arizona has recorded at least eight steals in three of their last four games.
The Wildcats set the pace early in the game, leading by just two points, 11-9, midway through the first half. They asserted their dominance by concluding the half with a significant 29-13 run, effectively putting the game out of reach.
Upcoming Challenges
Looking ahead, Arizona has eight regular-season games remaining, with six against ranked opponents. Their next game is against the No. 11 Kansas Jayhawks, who currently possess a record of 17-5 and are on a seven-game winning streak.
The Wildcats’ performance so far demonstrates their prowess on both ends of the court and raises excitement for their upcoming matchups as they aim to maintain their undefeated streak.
