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At 21-0, the Wildcats have matched the best start in program history and are one of three remaining undefeated teams.
Arizona tied the hottest start in school history Monday, Jan. 26, but only after surviving its biggest scare of the season.
Lauri Markkanen showed love for Arizona after the Wildcats’ road win over BYU, posting a two-word message following the unbeaten takedown.
A spirited and furious BYU comeback fell a bit short Monday night, allowing No. 1 Arizona to escape Provo with its perfect season still intact
For the first time since 2013-14, the Arizona Wildcats have started the season 21-0. Arizona defeated BYU 86-83 in Provo, Utah. It came down to a block from Brayden
Arizona remained the unanimous No. 1 team in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll ahead of Monday night's showdown at No. 13 BYU, while fellow unbeaten Nebraska climbed to a program-best fifth ahead of its big week in the Big Ten.
BYU couldn’t complete a wild comeback effort Monday night, falling 86-83 to No. 1 Arizona. The Cougars, who suffered their first loss in Provo since February of 2025, are now 17-3 on the season and 5-2 in Big 12 play.