US EditionNCAA Men’s Basketball Top 25 Daily Fared
- At the Huntsman Center, Arizona Wildcats defeated Utah 97-78, extending their season-opening streak to 14, on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026.
- After Utah Utes' initial basket, Arizona Wildcats seized control with a 14-0 run fueled by defensive steals and 14-10 offensive rebounds, shooting 61.1% in the first half.
- Bradley and Awaka led Arizona's balanced scoring, each with 18 points and Awaka adding 12 rebounds, while freshmen Burries, Peat and Kharchenkov provided strong support.
- Utah's loss dropped them to 8-6 and 0-1 in conference play as Arizona Wildcats' steals and points off turnovers created an 18-9 advantage.
- Next, Arizona faces Texas Tech, testing its depth as the Wildcats' mix of veteran leaders and talented freshmen bolsters their standing among Top-25 teams alongside UConn's win.
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NCAA Men’s Basketball Top 25 Daily Fared
Saturday No. 1 Arizona (13-0) at Utah. Next: vs. Kansas State, Wednesday. No. 2 Michigan (13-0) did not play. Next: at Penn State, Tuesday. No. 3 Iowa State (14-0) did not play. Next: at Baylor, Wednesday. No. 4 UConn (13-1) did not play. Next: vs. Marquette, Sunday. No. 5 Purdue (12-1) at Wisconsin. Next: vs. Washington, Wednesday. No. 6 Duke (12-1) at Florida State. Next: at No. 16 Louisville, Tuesday. No. 7 Gonzaga (15-1) did not play. Next: …
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