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No. 2 Arizona Rolls to 7-0 Behind Krivas as Kharchenkov Exits With Ankle Injury

Interior dominance powered a 7-0 start, leaving Kharchenkov's ankle status in focus before Auburn.

Overview

  • Arizona beat Norfolk State 98-61, overwhelming the Spartans 58-24 in the paint and 32-2 at the free-throw line.
  • Motiejus Krivas tied his career high with 20 points and added nine rebounds, while Koa Peat and Anthony Dell’Orso scored 16 each.
  • The Wildcats attempted 46 free throws, tying their most under coach Tommy Lloyd, with 26 attempts in the first half marking their highest such total since at least 1996-97.
  • Freshman starter Ivan Kharchenkov rolled his left ankle late in the first half and did not return, with coach Tommy Lloyd calling his availability for next week uncertain.
  • Arizona hosts No. 21 Auburn on Dec. 6 before facing Alabama on Dec. 13, extending an early schedule that will test the Wildcats’ unbeaten start.