The Arizona Wildcats had their first true road game of the season on Saturday morning, heading to SEC territory to take on the Missouri Tigers.
On the surface, it did not at all go as planned. Lauri Markkanen only played 21 minutes and fouled out. The Wildcats shot 43% on two-pointers. Missouri shot 20 more free throws. Arizona had seven more turnovers. So many things that have been working in Arizona’s favor throughout the early part of this season just didn’t work out for the Wildcats in Missouri.
And yet, Arizona won. And it’s not like they won by the skin of their teeth.