In a marquee top-five matchup at Storrs, Conn., Arizona exploited the absence of UConn’s standout big man Tarris Reed Jr. (out with a sprained ankle) and dominated inside to secure a 71-67 victory. Arizona out-rebounded the Huskies by 43 to 23, collected 13 offensive boards, and generated 16 second-chance points. The Wildcats also poured in 42 points in the paint compared to UConn’s 24.
Offensively, Arizona got a big lift from Jaden Bradley, who scored 21 points, and Koa Peat and Motiejus Krivas, who combined for a strong inside presence. Krivas’ go-ahead basket with about 1:12 left sealed the win. UConn mounted a late run but couldn’t convert the decisive late plays needed for the comeback.
For UConn, the loss underscores how critical Reed’s presence is to their frontcourt dominance. Without him, the Huskies struggled with rebounding and interior defense—areas they normally leverage as a strength. As the Wildcats continue their season undefeated thus far, this win boosts Arizona’s resume as one of the early top contenders in the college game.
