No. 2 Arizona sets program record for regular season wins

Freshman duo of Koa Peat and Brayden Burries lead Wildcats to 89-79 victory over Colorado

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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The No. 2 Arizona Wildcats set a program record for most wins in a regular season after defeating Colorado 89-79 on Saturday night. Freshman Brayden Burries scored a career-high 31 points, including 22 in the second half, while fellow freshman Koa Peat added 25 points. The win improved Arizona's record to 29-2 overall and 16-2 in Big 12 play, earning them a double bye in the conference tournament.

Why it matters

Arizona's record-setting regular season performance cements their status as one of the top teams in the country and a favorite to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament. The Wildcats' balanced scoring attack and stifling defense have made them a formidable opponent all year.

The details

Burries and Peat combined for 56 points on 21-of-31 shooting to lead the Wildcats. Burries also had a career-high 5 steals. Arizona built a 73-64 lead in the second half behind a 12-2 run that included 3-pointers from Burries and Dwayne Aristode, as well as layups from Tobe Awaka. The Wildcats dominated in the paint, outscoring Colorado 54-26. Arizona never led in the first half but closed the half on an 11-2 run to trail by just two at the break.

  • Arizona set the program record for most wins in a regular season on March 7, 2026.
  • The Wildcats will next play in the quarterfinal round of the Big 12 Conference tournament on Thursday.

The players

Brayden Burries

A freshman guard for the Arizona Wildcats who scored a career-high 31 points, including 22 in the second half, and had 5 steals in the win over Colorado.

Koa Peat

A freshman forward for the Arizona Wildcats who scored 25 points to complement Burries' big game.

Tobe Awaka

An Arizona player who combined with Motiejus Krivas and Koa Peat to score 20 points on 8-of-11 shooting in the paint.

Isaiah Johnson

A Colorado freshman who broke the program's freshman scoring record, finishing with a career-high 28 points.

Tad Boyle

The head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

Arizona, the regular-season Big 12 champs, will next play in the quarterfinal round of the conference tournament at Kansas City on Thursday after earning a double bye. They will await either No. 16 Utah, No. 9 Cincinnati or No. 8 UCF.

The takeaway

Arizona's dominant performance, led by its talented freshman duo, showcases the Wildcats' potential to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament and cement their status as one of the top teams in the country.