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Arizona Dominates UCF in Big 12 Quarterfinals
13 Mar
Summary
- Arizona secured an 81-59 victory over UCF in the Big 12 tournament.
- Brayden Burries led Arizona with 21 points in the quarterfinal win.
- UCF's John Bol exited the game with an apparent chest injury.
Top-seeded Arizona demonstrated a commanding performance, securing an 81-59 victory over UCF in the Big 12 tournament quarterfinals. The Wildcats, now 30-2 on the season, never trailed in the matchup played in Kansas City.
Brayden Burries was the leading scorer with 21 points for Arizona, supported by Tobe Awaka and Koa Peat, who each contributed 12 points. Awaka also grabbed 12 rebounds, highlighting Arizona's dominance on the boards.
UCF, with a record of 21-11, saw Themus Fulks score 14 points, but the Knights struggled with shooting efficiency, making only 36.5% of their field goal attempts.
A significant moment occurred when UCF's John Bol was helped off the court with an apparent chest injury with just over 11 minutes remaining in the game. He had recorded six points and five rebounds.
Arizona's offense was potent, shooting 48.3% and building a lead that reached 27 points. Despite UCF's attempts to rally, including a period where they cut the deficit to 12, Arizona maintained control.
The Wildcats will advance to face fifth-seeded Iowa State in the Big 12 semifinals on Friday night.
