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Arizona Wildcats Claw Their Way to Top of Big 12
24 Feb
Summary
- Arizona secured a road win against No. 2 Houston.
- Anthony Dell'Orso scored 22 points in consecutive wins.
- Baylor seeks an upset after ending a four-game losing streak.
No. 2 Arizona demonstrated its strength with an impressive road victory against then-No. 2 Houston, solidifying its position at the top of the Big 12 regular-season standings. The Wildcats have now won consecutive games against ranked opponents, bouncing back from earlier losses.
Senior guard Anthony Dell'Orso has emerged as a crucial offensive player, notching 22 points in each of Arizona's last two wins. Coach Tommy Lloyd expressed confidence in Dell'Orso's ability to perform under pressure.
Baylor, with a 4-10 conference record, has shown offensive promise throughout a difficult season. The Bears recently snapped a four-game losing streak with a win over Arizona State, indicating potential for an upset against the Wildcats.
Arizona leads the Big 12 in scoring offense and field-goal percentage, while Baylor ranks highly in scoring offense and field-goal percentage within the conference. The Wildcats have won the last two matchups against Baylor, including a victory in Waco last season.
