UA struggles from free throw line and behind three-point arc but win 81-68
HIGHLIGHTS: No. 13 Arizona 81, St. Mary’s 68
TUCSON — Senior point guard Jaden Bradley scored a game-high 23 points and Arizona used a balanced attack and stifling defense to pull away from Saint Mary’s for an 81-68 exhibition victory Saturday afternoon at McKale Center.
Bradley, a junior guard, scored 15 of his points in the second half and finished 7-of-11 from the field and a perfect 2-of-2 from beyond the arc. He added four assists and a steal, helping the Wildcats lead from start to finish. Arizona led for over 38 minutes and held Saint Mary’s scoreless for the first two minutes of the game, setting the tone early.
TOMMY LLOYD POSTGAME PRESS CONFERENCE
Motiejus Krivas anchored the paint with a double-double, grabbing 17 rebounds to go with 11 points and two blocks in his first game action since Dec. 7, 2024 due to injury.
Anthony Dell’Orso added 13 points and four steals, while freshman Brayden Burries chipped in 10 points and seven rebounds. Koa Peat, another standout freshman, contributed 10 points and two blocks, including a key bucket late in the second half to extend the Arizona lead.
Saint Mary’s was led by Joshua Dent, who scored 14 points, and Paulius Murauskas, who added 12. Tony Duckett provided a spark off the bench with 12 points, including a 7-of-8 effort from the free throw line.
The Wildcats will take on Embry-Riddle on Monday, Oct. 27 at 7:00 p.m. MST in McKale Center.
You can read more about Saturday’s exhibition victory over at ArizonaWildcats.com.
Arizona Postgame Download: Anthony Dell’Orso & Jaden Bradley
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