No. 24 Arizona Defeats Arizona State 113-100 in High-Scoring Rivalry Game
Arizona's depth and offensive efficiency secured a season sweep over short-handed Arizona State in Tucson.
- Henri Veesaar led Arizona with a career-high 22 points and eight rebounds, while Caleb Love and KJ Lewis each contributed 21 points.
- Arizona State's Alston Mason scored a season-high 33 points, but the Sun Devils struggled with only six scholarship players available due to injuries and dismissals.
- The Wildcats capitalized on their depth, shooting 59% from the field and dominating the paint with a 52-30 scoring advantage.
- Arizona State kept the game close until late, but foul trouble left them with just four eligible players in the final minutes, allowing Arizona to pull away.
- The victory guarantees Arizona a bye into the Big 12 Tournament quarterfinals and marks Coach Tommy Lloyd's fourth consecutive 20-win season.