For the first time in 100 years, the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats have beaten back-to-back opponents by 50-plus points, after the UA cruised by North Dakota State 97-45 Tuesday night at McKale Center.Â
Five Wildcats finished the game in double-figure scoring, including center Christian Koloko (16 points), wing Bennedict Mathurin (15), forward Azuolas Tubelis (15), guard Kerr Kriisa (12) and Oumar Ballo (10).Â
Up next: ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ will travel to Las Vegas for the Roman Main Event to face Wichita State Friday night at T-Mobile Arena at 8 p.m.Â
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ head coach Tommy Lloyd addressed Mathurin's steadying progress, playing a "physical brand of basketball" and this week's field in Las Vegas, following the Wildcats' win over NDSU; here's what he said:Â
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Moving on to Vegas
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