The No. 19 Arizona Wildcats defeated the Grand Canyon University Lopes 64-54 to move to 9-2 on the season. Freshman Kobi Simmons led the way for the Wildcats with 13 points and three assists.
Arizona started slow after senior Kadeem Allen connected on a three-point shot to get the scoring going. Through five minutes, the game stood at 5-4 and Arizona’s defense had already caused three turnovers.
The Lopes head in to the matchup with a record of 5-4, but have faced stiff competition. They have already faced the likes of Duke and Louisville, and they played with the attitude that they could come to McKale Center and earn a victory.