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No. 2 Arizona Rallies Past Colorado to Finish 29-2 and Set Regular-Season Wins Record

Arizona enters the Big 12 Tournament as the top seed with a double bye into Thursday's quarterfinals.

Overview

  • Brayden Burries had a career-high 31 points, including 22 after halftime, and fellow freshman Koa Peat scored 25.
  • The Wildcats erased an 11-point first-half deficit and a 38-36 halftime gap to win 89-79 in Boulder.
  • Arizona shot 70.4% in the second half and controlled the interior with a sizable advantage in points in the paint.
  • The victory closed a 29-2 regular season and a 16-2 Big 12 slate, confirming the No. 1 seed and double bye in Kansas City.
  • Colorado freshman Isaiah Johnson scored 28 and broke the program’s freshman scoring record; the No. 11 seed Buffaloes open vs. Oklahoma State on Tuesday.