In a marquee top-five matchup at Storrs, Conn., Arizona exploited the absence of UConn\u2019s 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\u2019s 24.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\u2019 go-ahead basket with about 1:12 left sealed the win. UConn mounted a late run but couldn\u2019t convert the decisive late plays needed for the comeback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For UConn, the loss underscores how critical Reed\u2019s presence is to their frontcourt dominance. Without him, the Huskies struggled with rebounding and interior defense\u2014areas they normally leverage as a strength. As the Wildcats continue their season undefeated thus far, this win boosts Arizona\u2019s resume as one of the early top contenders in the college game.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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