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No. 2 Arizona Rallies at Baylor, 87-80, to Take Two-Game Big 12 Lead

The win creates a standings cushion with three games left, setting up a chance to clinch a share of the title Saturday against Kansas.

Overview

  • Jaden Bradley scored 25 points with a career-high five 3-pointers and Brayden Burries added 24, including a late jumper that pushed Arizona ahead for good.
  • Arizona erased a 10-point deficit early in the second half with a 14-2 surge, then closed strong while committing just one second-half turnover.
  • The Wildcats dominated the glass after halftime with a 23-11 rebounding edge, highlighted by Tobe Awaka’s 10 points and 13 boards and Motiejus Krivas’ 12 points.
  • Arizona prevailed despite injuries, with Koa Peat sidelined by a lower-leg issue and Anthony Dell’Orso limited after an ankle and foot sprain.
  • The victory completes a two-game Texas sweep after beating then-No. 2 Houston, moves Arizona to 26-2 (13-2 Big 12), and drops Baylor to 14-14 (4-11).