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.