Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd is expecting many double-double performances this season like the one he got from Motiejus Krivas in an 82-67 win over San Diego State. (Photo courtesy: Arizona Athletics/Mike Christy)

Krivas, Kharchenkov power Wildcats to 2nd exhibition win

Oct 17, 2026 | 1:06 AM

Arizona’s two top returners combined for 30 points and 17 rebounds

HIGHLIGHTS: Arizona 82, San Diego State 67

TUCSON, Ariz. — Arizona overcame a see-saw 1st half Friday night to rally and pull away from San Diego State, in an 82-67 victory at McKale Center at ALKEME Arena.

The Wildcats went up 10 at the outset (19-9) before the Aztecs sprinted back to grab a six-point advantage. Arizona closed the 1st half with a 16-2 run to take a 40-32 lead into the break.

TOMMY LLOYD POSTGAME PRESS CONFERENCE

Preseason Big 12 Player of the Year Motiejus Krivas led Arizona with 17 points and 15 rebounds, adding four blocks. Ivan Kharchenkov, a preseason Big 12 First Team honoree, recorded a double-double with 13 points and 12 rebounds, while Caleb Holt scored 15 points and grabbed seven rebounds.

Isaiah Sy led San Diego State with 17 points.

The Wildcats will take the court next on Friday, October 23, at 7:00 p.m. MST against Eastern Washington in their final exhibition match at McKale Center at ALKEME Arena.

You can read more about Friday night’s win over ArizonaWildcats.com.

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