Arizona's Tobe Awaka led the Wildcats to a 74-67 victory over Baylor with 14 points and 12 rebounds. The win propelled Arizona into second place in the Big 12 Conference standings, just behind league-leading Houston and ahead of Texas Tech.
Despite back-to-back losses last week, Arizona bounced back with a strong performance against Baylor. Caleb Love and Henri Veesaar contributed 13 points each to secure the crucial win for the Wildcats.
On the Baylor side, VJ Edgecombe led the scoring with 24 points, while Norchad Omier recorded his 82nd career double-double with 15 points and 13 rebounds. Jayden Nunn added 10 points for the Bears.
Arizona took control of the game early and never trailed after building a 41-33 halftime lead. Baylor made a late push but fell short as Arizona sealed the victory with clutch free throws in the final minute.
This victory marked Arizona's regular-season sweep of Baylor in their inaugural Big 12 season. The Wildcats have shown resilience on the road, boasting a 6-3 record in true road games this season under fourth-year coach Tommy Lloyd.
Looking ahead, Arizona will face BYU at home, while Baylor will play at Colorado in their upcoming matchups. Baylor will aim to bounce back from their alternating wins and losses streak in recent games.
Overall, Arizona's win over Baylor solidified their position in the Big 12 Conference and sets the stage for an exciting finish to the season as they continue to compete for the top spot in the standings.
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