Tag: Arizona Wildcats

In a pivotal matchup, No. 2 Arizona defeated No. 14 Kansas 84-61, claiming a share of the Big 12 regular-season title. Arizona's explosive scoring, including a 19-0 run, overwhelmed Kansas despite a strong performance by Darryn Peterson. The victory elevates Arizona to 27-2, while Kansas struggles with consistency.

No. 9 Kansas overcame top-ranked Arizona 82-78, led by Flory Bidunga's 23 points and 10 rebounds. Arizona initially held a halftime lead and led by as many as 11 points. Kansas rallied in the second half, with key contributions from Melvin Council Jr. and Bryson Tiller, securing the victory at the free-throw line.

The Kansas State Wildcats suffered their fifth consecutive loss against top-ranked Arizona, falling 101-76. Arizona showcased strong shooting and rebounding, while K-State struggled offensively and defensively. Junior P.J. Haggerty led K-State with 19 points. K-State aims to improve as they prepare for their next game against Arizona State.

Arizona edged Kansas 24-20 with a last-minute touchdown. Despite Kansas amassing 369 total yards and Jalon Daniels throwing for 199 yards with a rushing touchdown, they fell short. The defeat left Kansas at a 5-5 record, while Arizona improved to 6-3, clinching bowl eligibility.

In the Big 12 Championship quarterfinal, Arizona defeated Kansas 88-77, led by Henri Veesaar and KJ Lewis, each scoring 19 points. Arizona maintained control throughout the game, with key contributions from bench players. Kansas' Zeke Mayo recorded 20 points but could not secure the win. Arizona advances to face Texas Tech in the semifinals.

In a thrilling Senior Night, Hunter Dickinson scored 33 points, leading the Kansas Jayhawks to an 83-76 victory over No. 24 Arizona. Dickinson's strong performance, alongside fellow seniors Zeke Mayo and KJ Adams, secured the crucial win as Kansas heads into the Big 12 Championship as the No. 6 seed.

Junior Dug McDaniel led Kansas State to a 73-70 victory over No. 13 Arizona, scoring 24 points and recording 5 steals. This win extended K-State's winning streak to six games, marking the longest under head coach Jerome Tang. Arizona's Caleb Love struggled, tallying only 6 points on 15 attempts.

Kansas women's basketball lost to Arizona 74-59 in their first Big 12 game, with S'Mya Nichols scoring 21 points. Despite a strong defensive effort at times, Kansas struggled offensively and fell behind early. The Jayhawks aim to improve as they prepare for two upcoming road games, starting against Utah.

K-State women's basketball defeated Arizona 62-47, marking their 13th consecutive win and improving to an 18-1 record. Serena Sundell scored 16 points, becoming the 14th player in program history to surpass 1,500 points. Temira Poindexter added 14 points, while Ayoka Lee tied a school record with eight blocks.

The Big 12 Board of Directors has voted unanimously to admit Arizona State University, University of Arizona, and University...