Arizona defeats Kansas St 101-76
Arizona Dominates Kansas St in Statement Win
In a convincing display of dominance, the Arizona Wildcats cruised to a 101-76 victory over visiting Kansas St on Wednesday night at McKale Memorial Center.
The Wildcats' blowout win marked a statement statement from the team, as they asserted their presence in conference play. The home crowd was electric from the opening tip, and it didn't take long for Arizona to establish its superiority.
At halftime, the Wildcats led 51-36, and while Kansas St made some adjustments, the deficit only grew wider. Arizona's largest lead of the game came with over five minutes remaining, when the Wildcats extended their advantage to 29 points, 101-72.
For Arizona, Brayden Burries led the way with a team-high 28 points on 75% shooting from the field. Motiejus Krivas chipped in with 25 points and 12 rebounds, while Jaden Bradley dished out five assists to complement his nine points.
In contrast, Kansas St struggled to find its footing against Arizona's stingy defense. P.J. Haggerty led the Wildcats' effort with 19 points but shot just 40% from the field. Taj Manning grabbed seven rebounds, but it wasn't enough to stem the tide.
The Wildcats' efficiency on offense was a key factor in their victory. They shot 49% from the field and made 77% of their free throws, while holding Kansas St to 34% shooting and just 84% from the line.
Arizona's advanced statistics told the story of a well-oiled machine. The Wildcats' effective field goal percentage (eFG%) was an impressive 51.4%, and they held Kansas St to a mere 39.0%. Arizona also outrebounded the Wildcats by 23, demonstrating its physical prowess on both ends.
For Kansas St, the loss marked a setback in conference play, but the Wildcats will look to bounce back against their next opponent.
Game Stats
Arizona (HOME):
* Field Goals: 34/69 (49.0%)
* 2-Point FG: 31/53 (58.5%)
* 3-Point FG: 3/16 (19.0%)
* Free Throws: 30/39 (77.0%)
* Rebounds: 55
* Assists: 17
* Turnovers: 8
* Steals: 8
* Blocks: 8
Kansas St (AWAY):
* Field Goals: 26/77 (34.0%)
* 2-Point FG: 18/41 (43.9%)
* 3-Point FG: 8/36 (22.0%)
* Free Throws: 16/19 (84.0%)
* Rebounds: 32
* Assists: 14
* Turnovers: 10
* Steals: 6
* Blocks: 4