Arizona Remains Undefeated, Dominates West Virginia 88-53
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) – Brayden Burries led the way with 22 points as the No. 1 University of Arizona Wildcats overpowered the West Virginia Mountaineers 88-53 on friday, January 24, 2026. arizona continues its impressive undefeated season with this decisive victory.
Burries was efficient from the field, showcasing his scoring prowess. He wasn’t alone,though. Kylan Boswell added 17 points for the Wildcats, and Jaden Bradley contributed 14. Arizona’s balanced attack proved too much for West Virginia to handle.
The Wildcats established control early, building a significant lead in the first half. Their aggressive defense stifled the Mountaineers’ offense, forcing turnovers and limiting scoring opportunities. Arizona shot 52.6% from the field, demonstrating their offensive efficiency. ESPN’s box score details the game’s statistics.
West Virginia struggled to find its rhythm, shooting just 34.2% from the field. Jesse Edwards led the Mountaineers with 13 points, but it wasn’t enough to counter Arizona’s dominant performance. Arizona outrebounded West virginia 42-27, controlling the boards and securing second-chance points.
“We came out with a lot of energy and focus,” said Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd after the game. “Our guys executed the game plan really well on both ends of the floor.”
This win further solidifies Arizona’s position as a top contender in college basketball. The Wildcats are now [insert current record here – *research needed to update*], and they look poised for a deep run in the NCAA tournament. The Associated Press continues to provide extensive coverage of the college basketball season.
West Virginia falls to [insert current record here – *research needed to update*] with this loss. They will look to regroup and improve their performance in upcoming games.
