No. 1 Arizona beats Arizona State for best start in school history

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Top-ranked Arizona defeated host Arizona State 87-74 on Saturday, improving to 22-0 on the season and setting a new school record for the best start in program history. Koa Peat led the Wildcats with 21 points, including 15 in the second half, as Arizona outscored the Sun Devils 49-36 after halftime. The win also matched the program's longest winning streak, equaling a mark set over 100 years ago.

Why it matters

Arizona's undefeated start and record-setting performance solidifies their status as one of the top teams in college basketball this season. The Wildcats have emerged as a national title contender, and this win over in-state rival Arizona State further cements their position atop the rankings.

The details

Arizona shot 60% from the field in the second half and finished the game at 50.8% overall, including 20 layups and dunks for 50 points in the paint. Brayden Burries added 17 points and 7 rebounds, while Motiejus Krivas and Ivan Kharchenkov also scored in double figures for the Wildcats. Arizona State was led by Noah Meeusen's 16 points off the bench, but leading scorer Maurice Odum was held to just 15 points on 6-of-16 shooting.

• Arizona (22-0, 9-0 Big 12) surpassed the 2013-14 team for the best start in school history.
• The Wildcats also matched the program record for the longest winning streak, equaling the mark set during the 1914-17 seasons.
• Arizona also tied the Big 12 record for the longest winning streak to start a season, equaling Kansas in 1996-97.