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Wildcats, Trojans stay unbeaten

By WJBD Staff Dec 16, 2021 | 6:51 AM

UNDATED (AP) — Eighth-ranked Arizona remains perfect following an impressive performance on offense.

The Wildcats moved to 10-0 by shooting 54% and scoring 32 points in the paint for a 101-76 win over Northern Colorado. Christian Koloko had 19 points and blocked four shots, while Kerr Kriisa also scored 19 points.

Arizona is off to its best start since winning its first 12 in 2014-15.

Also on the top-25 men’s basketball schedule:

— UCLA’s game against Alabama State was called off because of COVID-19 protocols. Some players from both teams were on the court when they were informed. Earlier in the day, UCLA said coach Mick Cronin would miss the game because of COVID-19 protocols.

— Tenth-ranked Southern California was a 66-61 winner over UC Irvine after trailing by 10 at one point. Chevez Goodwin scored 17 of his season-high 23 points in the second half and Isaiah Mobley chipped in 22 points and 12 rebounds for the 11-0 Trojans.

— Jerome Hunter scored 15 points and Colby Jones had 14 as Xavier rolled past Morehead State, 86-63.