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CINCINNATI (AP) Jaden Bradley had 15 points, including two free throws that helped Arizona clinch a 72-67 win over No. 16 Cincinnati on Saturday.
Carter Bryant added 14 points and Caleb Love scored 12 as Arizona (8-5, 2-0 Big 12) won it’s second straight game.
Cincinnati (10-3, 0-2) lost for the second straight game. Dan Skillings Jr. scored 18 points and had two steals.
The Bearcats were down 19 points with just over 17 minutes remaining. They tied it at 64 with 58 seconds left on Skillings’ layup. That was as close as they’d get to a comeback win.
Dillon Mitchell added 13 points for the Bearcats.
Arizona averaged about 97 points in its seven wins coming into this game, including three games over 100. It averaged 70 in its five losses. The 72 points are the Wildcats’ third-lowest point total of the season.
Cincinnati started the season 6-0, but has dropped three of its last seven games.
Love stole a pass from Jizzle James with under 10 seconds to go in the first half and was fouled by Skillings with less than a second remaining. He made one of two at the free-throw line to give the Wildcats a 39-26 halftime lead.
Cincinnati has committed 39 turnovers in its three losses.
Both teams play Tuesday night: Arizona visits West Virginia and Cincinnati visits No. 25 Baylor.
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The Arizona Wildcats pulled off a thrilling victory against the No. 16 Cincinnati Bearcats, holding off a 19-point comeback to win 72-67. The Wildcats came out strong, building a commanding lead in the first half. However, the Bearcats mounted an impressive comeback in the second half, cutting the deficit to just two points with under a minute left to play.
But Arizona remained composed under pressure, hitting key free throws and making crucial defensive stops to secure the hard-fought victory. The Wildcats’ balanced scoring attack and tenacious defense were key factors in their success, as they managed to contain Cincinnati’s potent offense down the stretch.
The win was a statement victory for Arizona, showcasing their resilience and ability to close out tough games against ranked opponents. With this impressive win, the Wildcats have cemented their status as a team to watch in the college basketball landscape this season.
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