Arizona defeats Bethune 107-71
Arizona Dominates Bethune in Statement Win
The University of Arizona men's basketball team wasted no time in making a statement on Tuesday night as they crushed visiting Bethune 107-71 at McKale Memorial Center.
For Arizona, the home crowd watched as their team dominated every aspect of the game. The Wildcats' high-powered offense was clicking on all cylinders, with Brayden Burries leading the way with 20 points, including 3-4 three-pointers, for a 60.0% field goal percentage. Tobe Awaka and Jaden Bradley chipped in with strong performances, as Awaka grabbed 8 rebounds for 12 points and Bradley dished out 5 assists.
On the other end, Bethune struggled to find their footing against Arizona's stingy defense. The Golden Eagles' offense was unable to get going, shooting just 48.0% from the field and 41.0% from beyond the arc. Jordan Johnson led the way for Bethune with 18 points but it wasn't enough to overcome the Wildcats' defensive onslaught.
The game was never close after halftime, as Arizona extended its lead by as many as 37 points in the fourth quarter. The largest margin of victory came when the Wildcats held a 49-0 advantage with just over 10 minutes remaining, sending the home crowd into raptures.
Arizona's performance was marked by several key statistics that highlighted their dominance. The team shot an impressive 57.0% from the field and 53.0% from three-point range, while also holding Bethune to a paltry 48.0% shooting percentage from the floor. The Wildcats' fast break points were particularly notable, with 21 points coming from transition plays.
For Bethune, the loss was a tough pill to swallow, especially given the large margin of defeat. However, there is hope for the Golden Eagles as they look to bounce back against their next opponent.
Box Score:
Arizona (HOME) Game Stats
* Field Goals: 36/63 (57.0%)
* 2-Point FG: 27/46 (58.7%)
* 3-Point FG: 9/17 (53.0%)
* Free Throws: 26/35 (74.0%)
* Rebounds: 42
* Assists: 22
* Turnovers: 15
* Steals: 12
* Blocks: 2
* Total Fouls: 15
* Total Points: 107
Bethune (AWAY) Game Stats
* Field Goals: 25/52 (48.0%)
* 2-Point FG: 16/30 (53.3%)
* 3-Point FG: 9/22 (41.0%)
* Free Throws: 12/18 (67.0%)
* Rebounds: 22
* Assists: 17
* Turnovers: 22
* Steals: 10
* Blocks: 3
* Total Fouls: 24
* Total Points: 71