Utah Tech at Arizona
TUCSON, Ariz. (Interstat) — Two undefeated teams will meet Friday night when the Utah Tech Trailblazers face a significant early-season test against the Arizona Wildcats at McKale Center.
Both teams enter the non-conference matchup at 1-0 after securing road victories on Monday. Utah Tech needed overtime to edge South Dakota 81-79, while Arizona, ranked ninth in the preseason AP Top 25, held off Florida 93-87 in a high-powered offensive showdown.
The Trailblazers were led in their opener by Chance Trujillo, who posted a double-double with 17 points and 12 rebounds. Tanner Davis added 17 points and Ethan Potter chipped in 15 points, five rebounds and three blocks.
They will face a formidable challenge in an Arizona team that showcased its firepower in Gainesville. Five-star freshman Koa Peat led the Wildcats with 30 points and seven rebounds in his debut. Jaden Bradley contributed 27 points and five assists, and Ivan Kharchenkov added a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds.
The game marks the front end of a difficult two-game road trip through Arizona for Utah Tech, which travels to face Arizona State on Sunday. The Wildcats continue their homestand against Northern Arizona on Tuesday.