TUSCON - Bethune-Cookman will undergo their toughest challenge yet on Monday night as they travel to play #1 Arizona at the McKale Center.


Monday, December 22
Opponent: #1 Arizona (11-0)
Time: 9:00 p.m. EST
Location: Tuscon, AZ | McKale Center
Watch: https://www.espn.com/watch/player/_/eventCalendarId/401826887?gameId=401826887&sourceLang=en
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Live Stats: https://www.statbroadcast.com/events/statbroadcast.php?gid=ariz
Tickets: https://arizonawildcats.com/feature/MBK


1st Half
SLU (10-1) completely shut down Bethune-Cookman (3-8), holding the Wildcats to just 7-for-36 shooting (19.4%) in the first half.

Meanwhile, the Billikens were just as dominant on the offensive end, shooting 59.4% from the field and making 11 of their 17 three-point attempts.

Jakobi Heady finished with nine of the Wildcats' 22 first half points.

2nd Half
The Billikens were even better offensively in the second as they shot 65.6% from the floor.

B-CU continued to struggle from the floor, shooting 10-for-26. SLU was especially dominant on the glass, winning the rebound battle 22 to nine.

The Arizona Wildcats have yet to lose a game this season, which has vaulted them to number one in the AP Poll. They have collected convincing wins over Alabama and Auburn, both ranked opponents. Most recently, the Wildcats beat San Diego State 68-45 in Phoenix in the Hall of Fame Series.

Arizona currently has five players scoring in double-figures. They are led by freshman forward Koa Peat, who is averaging 14.0 points on 57% shooting.

Offensively, Arizona is one of the most efficient in the country, ranking in the top 25 in points per game, field goal, percentage, and assists. The Wildcats also sit eighth in rebounds and 18th in offensive rebounds. They do not shoot many three-pointers, ranking 305 in the nation in three-pointers made per game.


This will be just the second meeting between B-CU and Arizona. The first meeting took place in 2010, with Arizona grabbing the victory 78-45.

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