Arizona Dominates Utah to Remain Undefeated
SALT LAKE CITY (Interstat) — Tobe Awaka had 18 points and 12 rebounds as Arizona remained unbeaten with a 97-78 victory over Utah on Saturday at the Jon M. Huntsman Center.
The Wildcats, now 14-0, led 58-39 at halftime and maintained a double-digit advantage throughout the second half. Arizona’s defense forced 12 turnovers and held the Utes to 5-of-17 shooting from 3-point range.
Brayden Burries added 17 points and 11 rebounds for Arizona. Terrence Brown led Utah, which fell to 8-6, with 26 points and six assists.
Arizona shot 53.6% from the field and outrebounded Utah 44-34. The Wildcats’ offensive efficiency rating was 129.4. Attendance was 8,339.