Arizona rallied from an 18-point first half deficit, but fell short to lose its Big XII opener to Utah.
Arizona outscored Utah 39-24 in the second half, but lost 63-62 in its Big XII opener to Utah on Monday afternoon at McKale Center. Utah outscored Arizona 24-4 in the second quarter to take a 39-23 lead into halftime. The second quarter was the only one in which Utah had an advantage on Monday.
Arizona had final possession trailing by one point, but failed to convert in the one-point loss.