Iowa State 57, at Arizona 73

TUCSON, Ariz. (Interstat) — In a marquee nonconference clash showcasing the depth and defensive prowess of one of the nation’s elite teams, the Arizona Wildcats methodically dispatched the Iowa State Cyclones 73-57 on Monday night at a sold-out McKale Center. A crowd of 14,688 watched the Wildcats, now 28-2, use a stifling defensive effort and a balanced offensive attack to build a commanding first-half lead and never let the visiting Cyclones, who fell to 24-6, mount a serious challenge. The game, organized by the Big 12, pitted two of the country’s top teams in a late-season test. The most critical… Read more...