Can Arizona Wildcats Continue Their Dominance After Decisive Victory at Pauley Pavilion?
The Arizona Wildcats, ranked 5th nationally, delivered a commanding performance against the unranked UCLA Bruins with a final score of 88-65. The Wildcats now boast an impressive record of 20-4, while the Bruins fall to a 15-9 standing.
At Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, the Wildcats demonstrated their offensive might by maintaining consistency across both halves with 44 points each. The team's overall field goal percentage was an efficient 52 percent from the field and an impressive 61 percent for two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, they shot at a solid rate of 39 percent.
The Arizona squad showed their prowess in various aspects of the game. They dominated inside with 30 points in the paint and capitalized on fast breaks to add another 18 points to their tally. Their defensive efforts were equally notable as they managed to steal the ball eight times from their opponents and capitalized on turnovers by scoring 16 points.
Rebounding was another area where Arizona excelled; they outrebounded UCLA with a total of 41 rebounds—29 defensive and six offensive—contributing significantly to second-chance opportunities that resulted in an additional13 points for them.
Free throws were also key for Arizona as they made good use of their trips to the line, converting them into points at a high rate of77 percent accuracy.
On UCLA's side, despite being outmatched this time around, there were still some positive takeaways from their performance. They managed five blocks over the course of play and had six steals indicating moments where their defense shone through despite adversity.
However, it wasn't enough against an Arizona team that seemed determined from start to finish. With only two lead changes throughout the game and tied scores just three times, it was clear that once Arizona took control early on; they never really let go.
Looking ahead after this dominant display on court by ARIZONA WILDCATS fans can catch them next facing off against USC Trojans at Galen Center located in Los Angeles on March9th at8:00 PM Pacific Time broadcasted live on ESPN network.