No. 1 Arizona Aims for School Record Wins Against Oklahoma State

Wildcats seek to break 23-game win streak as they host Cowboys in Big 12 matchup

Feb. 7, 2026 at 6:39pm

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Top-ranked Arizona will play for the first time in a week on Saturday when the Wildcats attempt to achieve a school-record 23 consecutive wins as they host Oklahoma State at McKale Center. The Wildcats (22-0 overall, 9-0 Big 12) are coming off their best start in program history following an 87-74 win at Arizona State. They will try to break the school record of 22 straight victories, achieved from 1914 to 1917.

Why it matters

Arizona is off to a historic start and a win over Oklahoma State would set a Big 12 record for best start to a season, topping the previous record of 22-0 by the 1996-97 Kansas Jayhawks. The Wildcats have been dominant this season, leading the Big 12 in several key statistical categories, and a victory would further cement their status as a national title contender.

The details

Arizona counters Oklahoma State's productive perimeter game that includes senior guard Anthony Roy and point guard Kanye Clary with Jaden Bradley and Brayden Burries. Burries leads Arizona with 15.3 points per game and was named Big 12 Player and Newcomer of the Week after guiding the Wildcats to road wins at No. 13 BYU and Arizona State. Rebounding will be a concern for Oklahoma State, which has only one player averaging more than five boards per game, while Arizona boasts a formidable frontcourt led by Tobe Awaka, Motiejus Krivas and Koa Peat.

  • Arizona achieved the best start in program history following the 87-74 win at Arizona State.
  • Tipoff against Oklahoma State is at 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 11, 2026.

The players

Koa Peat

A freshman sensation for Arizona who has four games with at least 20 points this season.

Tommy Lloyd

The head coach of the Arizona Wildcats, who has led the team to a historic 22-0 start.

Anthony Roy

A senior guard for Oklahoma State who leads the team with 18.5 points per game and is shooting 44.8% from 3-point range.

Kanye Clary

The starting point guard for Oklahoma State, averaging 5.0 assists and 2.1 turnovers per game.

Jaden Bradley

The starting point guard for Arizona, averaging 4.5 assists to only 1.7 turnovers per game.

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What they’re saying

“I'm looking forward to having a little break in our schedule, but I'm also cognizant that we got to keep getting better. We got to make sure we stay sharp and have great rhythm.”

— Tommy Lloyd, Head Coach, Arizona Wildcats

“It was a heck of a night. Obviously, we were able to get our first Quad 1 win against a team that I think can play for a national title. I'm proud of the guys. I think they did a fantastic job.”

— Steve Lutz, Head Coach, Oklahoma State Cowboys

What’s next

After facing Oklahoma State, Arizona will travel to play at Kansas on Monday, February 13, 2026.

The takeaway

Arizona's historic start to the season has put them in position to break the school record for consecutive wins, and a victory over Oklahoma State would also set a new Big 12 record. The Wildcats' dominant play on both ends of the floor has made them a clear national title contender, but they will face a tough test against an Oklahoma State team that is fighting for an NCAA tournament bid.