No. 2 Arizona rallies past Baylor in tight battle

Jaden Bradley and Brayden Burries lead the Wildcats to an 87-80 victory on the road

Feb. 25, 2026 at 10:25am

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Jaden Bradley scored 25 points, grabbed six rebounds and dished out six assists as No. 2 Arizona rallied for an 87-80 victory over Baylor on Tuesday in Waco, Texas. Brayden Burries added 24 points, five rebounds and four assists for the Wildcats, who overcame a seven-point halftime deficit. Cameron Carr produced a game-high 26 points for the Bears, who have dropped five of their last six games.

Why it matters

This was a key Big 12 matchup between two ranked teams, with Arizona looking to build momentum after knocking off then-No. 2 Houston over the weekend. The win keeps the Wildcats in the hunt for a high NCAA Tournament seed, while Baylor continues to struggle in conference play.

The details

Arizona used a 12-2 run early in the second half to take the lead, and the game remained close the rest of the way. Burries made a key jumper in the final minute to give the Wildcats an 82-78 advantage, and they sealed the victory with free throws. Arizona won the rebounding battle in the second half and both teams shot over 49% from the field.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, February 25, 2026 in Waco, Texas.
  • Arizona hosts No. 14 Kansas and Baylor travels to UCF, both games on Saturday.

The players

Jaden Bradley

A standout guard for No. 2 Arizona, scoring 25 points with 6 rebounds and 6 assists in the win.

Brayden Burries

A key contributor for the Wildcats, adding 24 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists.

Cameron Carr

The leading scorer for Baylor with a game-high 26 points in the losing effort.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to play with this kind of intensity and focus if we want to make a deep run in the tournament.”

— Jaden Bradley

What’s next

Arizona hosts No. 14 Kansas and Baylor travels to UCF, both games on Saturday.

The takeaway

This was a hard-fought battle between two talented teams, with Arizona's second-half surge proving to be the difference. The Wildcats showed their resilience in rallying from a halftime deficit on the road, a positive sign as they continue their push for a high NCAA Tournament seed.