Arizona Wildcats Dominate the Court with a Century of Points at Haas Pavilion
The Arizona Wildcats, ranked 4th nationally, delivered an impressive performance against the California Golden Bears with a final score of 100-81. The Wildcats now boast an unblemished record while the Golden Bears' struggles continue.
At Haas Pavilion, home to the Golden Bears, fans witnessed a display of offensive might as the Arizona Wildcats secured their victory through relentless scoring and solid teamwork. The Wildcats started strong in the first half with 54 points and maintained their momentum by adding another 46 in the second half. Their shooting was particularly effective; they achieved a field goal percentage of 59 and were successful on 63 percent of their two-point attempts.
Arizona's prowess was not limited to shooting alone. They dominated inside play, racking up an impressive 54 points in the paint and securing a total rebound count of 45 compared to California's 34. The team also capitalized on turnovers, converting them into 17 points.
The defensive efforts from Arizona were equally notable. They managed to block two shots and made seven steals over the course of the game. Despite committing more personal fouls than California—19 compared to California's 22—their disciplined play ensured no player was fouled out or ejected.
Key players for Arizona shone throughout; they distributed well with a total of 17 assists while maintaining ball control with only fifteen turnovers—an assists turnover ratio standing at approximately one point thirteen.
On individual statistics, free throws were attempted thirty-six times by Arizona players who made twenty-four for a free throw percentage rounding up to sixty-seven percent. From beyond the arc, they shot thirteen three-pointers making six which translates into forty-six percent accuracy from long range.
The Golden Bears put up resistance especially in an improved second-half performance where they scored fifty-five points but it wasn't enough against Arizona's consistency throughout both halves. Their overall field goal percentage stood at forty-one percent despite attempting more shots than their opponents (sixty-eight). They matched Arizona’s seven steals but fell short on blocks managing four for themselves.
As fans look forward to future matchups, attention turns toward Stanford where 'the' Arizona Wildcats will next face 'the' Stanford Cardinal at Maples Pavilion on December thirty-first at two o'clock PM Pacific Time broadcasted live on Pac-12 Network.