Overview
- Freshman Brayden Burries delivered a career‑high 28 points, including 20 after the break and 5-of-10 shooting from three.
- The Wildcats dominated the boards 52–32 with a 22–3 advantage on the offensive glass, driving a 57–34 second‑half scoring edge.
- Arizona opened the half with a 14–1 burst and later strung together an 11–0 run to extend the lead into the 20s at Legacy Arena in Birmingham.
- Motiejus Krivas posted 14 points and 14 rebounds, Tobe Awaka grabbed 15 boards, and ex-Alabama guard Jaden Bradley added 14 points and seven assists.
- Alabama’s Aiden Sherrell blocked eight shots as the Tide cooled from deep after halftime, and coach Nate Oats labeled rebounding a recurring problem; Arizona moved to 9–0 and hosts Abilene Christian Tuesday, while Alabama is 7–3 with South Florida up next Wednesday.