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Arizona Wildcats Grind Out Tough Win Over Baylor
Wildcats overcome injuries and illness to remain atop Big 12 standings
Feb. 25, 2026 at 11:20pm
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The Arizona Wildcats, the No. 2 team in the country, overcame a tough challenge from Baylor to win 87-80 on the road on Tuesday night. The Wildcats were led by strong performances from Brayden Burries (24 points), Jaden Bradley (25 points, 5 3-pointers), and Tobe Awaka (12 points, 13 rebounds). Despite missing key players Koa Peat and DeWayne Aristode due to injury and illness, the Wildcats showed their toughness and resilience to grind out the victory.
Why it matters
This win keeps Arizona in the driver's seat for the Big 12 regular season title, as they are now just one win away from clinching at least a share of the championship. The Wildcats have proven to be a tough, resilient team that can win in a variety of ways, even when dealing with key injuries and illnesses. This victory showcases the depth and character of the Arizona squad as they look to make a deep run in March.
The details
In a back-and-forth game, Arizona was able to make the plays down the stretch to secure the victory. Brayden Burries hit a clutch jumper in the final minute to all but seal the win. Jaden Bradley had a career-high 5 3-pointers, while Tobe Awaka recorded another double-double. Despite missing Koa Peat and DeWayne Aristode, the Wildcats got key contributions from players like Ivan Kharchenkov and Anthony Dell'Orso to grind out the tough road win.
- The game took place on Tuesday, February 25, 2026 in Waco, Texas.
The players
Brayden Burries
A key player for the Arizona Wildcats, Burries scored 24 points in the victory over Baylor.
Jaden Bradley
The Arizona point guard had a standout performance, scoring 25 points and hitting a career-high 5 3-pointers.
Tobe Awaka
The Arizona forward recorded another double-double with 12 points and 13 rebounds.
Tommy Lloyd
The head coach of the Arizona Wildcats, Lloyd praised his team's toughness and resilience in grinding out the tough road win.
Koa Peat
The Arizona forward missed the game due to a lower leg injury, but coach Lloyd indicated he may be nearing a return.
What they’re saying
“I'm super proud of our guys for hanging in there, hanging in there, and that was just a hang with it game, hang with it, hang with it. It took incredible toughness and fortitude from our guys.”
— Tommy Lloyd, Head Coach, Arizona Wildcats
“Delly, he's a stud. He told me before the game he felt 100 percent. I don't think he looked 100 percent but for him to say that shows his competitive character, and you see him tweaking that angle out there and hanging with it.”
— Tommy Lloyd, Head Coach, Arizona Wildcats
What’s next
The Wildcats will face Kansas at home on Saturday, February 29th, with a chance to clinch at least a share of the Big 12 regular season title.
The takeaway
Despite key injuries and illnesses, the Arizona Wildcats have shown their toughness and resilience throughout the season. This hard-fought victory over Baylor on the road further cements their status as one of the top teams in the country and a legitimate national championship contender.
