No. 1 Arizona Wildcats cruise past Arizona State Sun Devils

Wildcats remain unbeaten with dominant victory over in-state rival

Jan. 31, 2026 at 10:15am

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The top-ranked Arizona Wildcats continued their undefeated season with a convincing 93-75 win over the Arizona State Sun Devils on Saturday. The Wildcats, who improved to 22-0 on the year, were led by strong performances from guards Brayden Burries and Jaden Bradley, who combined for 55 points in the victory.

Why it matters

This win keeps Arizona atop the national rankings and maintains their perfect record on the season. The Wildcats have now won 6 straight games against their in-state rival, further cementing their dominance in the state of Arizona.

The details

Arizona jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, leading by as many as 18 points in the second half. The Wildcats shot 52.8% from the field and 81.3% from the free-throw line, while also holding advantages in points in the paint and rebounding. Arizona State, meanwhile, struggled offensively, ranking in the bottom half of the conference in several key statistical categories.

  • The game was played on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 2 p.m. ET.
  • Arizona previously defeated Arizona State 89-82 on January 14, 2026.

The players

Brayden Burries

A guard for the Arizona Wildcats who scored 29 points in the win.

Jaden Bradley

A guard for the Arizona Wildcats who added 26 points in the victory.

Maurice Odum

A guard for the Arizona State Sun Devils who led his team with 18 points.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

The takeaway

Arizona's dominant performance over their in-state rival Arizona State further solidifies their status as one of the top teams in the country. The Wildcats' efficient offense and stifling defense proved too much for the Sun Devils to handle, as Arizona continues its quest for an undefeated season.