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Photos: Arizona Wildcats scratch their way to 89-82 win over arch rival Arizona State
- Kelly Presnell
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The Wildcats and Sun Devils tangle in a back-and-forth, down-to-the-wire battle in Arizona's 89-82 win, Jan. 14, 2026, in Tucson.
Arizona forward Ivan Kharchenkov (8) gestures to the bench after nailing a three from way out there during the second half against Arizona State, Jan. 14, 2026, in Tucson.
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Arizona State head coach Bobby Hurley has some words with one of the game officials after a series of calls during the first half of their Big 12 game against Arizona, Jan. 14, 2026, in Tucson.
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Arizona forward Koa Peat (10) gets beat to the basket by Arizona State guard Bryce Ford (4) late during the second half of their Big 12 game, January 14, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona forward Tobe Awaka draws the fifth foul from Arizona State forward Allen Mukeba on his attempt to drive late in their Big 12 game, Jan. 14, 2026, in Tucson.
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Arizona State forward Andrija Grbovic (14) reacts after forward Allen Mukeba (23) fouled out during the second half of their Big 12 game against Arizona, January 14, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona forward Ivan Kharchenkov (8) gets fouled by Arizona State guard Maurice Odum (5), picking up an and-one in their Big 12 game, January 14, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona forward Koa Peat (10) picks up a foul on his basket over Arizona State forward Santiago Trouet (1) during the second half of their Big 12 game, January 14, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona forward Ivan Kharchenkov (8) draws a foul on the key from Arizona State guard Anthony Johnson (2) during the second half of their Big 12 game, January 14, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona State center Massamba Diop (35) falls all over Arizona forward Ivan Kharchenkov (8) and picks up his fourth foul trying to stop his drive during the second half of their Big 12 game, January 14, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona State head coach Bobby Hurley watches from the sidelines during an Arizona run late during the second half of their Big 12 game, January 14, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona forward Tobe Awaka (30) finishes off a clean run to the basket with a dunk against Arizona State in their Big 12 game, January 14, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona guard Jaden Bradley (0) takes an arm from Arizona State forward Santiago Trouet (1) on his lay up attempt, January 14, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona forward Tobe Awaka (30) finishes off a dunk over Arizona State center Massamba Diop (35) following a rebound during the first half of their Big 12 game, January 14, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona forward Tobe Awaka (30) surges between Arizona State forward Santiago Trouet (1), left, and forward Andrija Grbovic (14) for a shot during the second half of their Big 12 game, January 14, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona guard Jaden Bradley (0) tries to squeeze his way to the bucket though Arizona State forward Santiago Trouet (1) during the first half of their Big 12 game, January 14, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona forward Koa Peat (10) drives his way over Arizona State center Massamba Diop (35) during the second half of their Big 12 game, Jan. 14, 2026, in Tucson.
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Arizona guard Brayden Burries and head coach Tommy Lloyd are left with questions after the Wildcats picked up a foul against Arizona State during the second half of their Big 12 game, Jan. 14, 2026, in Tucson.
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Arizona guard Jaden Bradley (0) forces up a shot as Arizona State center Massamba Diop (35) tries to slow him down on a drive during the second half of their Big 12 game, January 14, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona center Motiejus Krivas puts a stop to a put-back attempt by Arizona State forward Santiago Trouet in their Big 12 game, Jan. 14, 2026, at McKale Center.
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Arizona forward Tobe Awaka (30) rejects a shot from Arizona State forward Andrija Grbovic (14) during the second half of their Big 12 game, January 14, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona guard Anthony Dell'orso (3) whips a pass into the lane past Arizona State guard Bryce Ford (4) during the first half of their Big 12 game, January 14, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona forward Koa Peat (10) and Arizona State forward Allen Mukeba (23) tangle for possession of the ball during the first half of their Big 12 game, January 14, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona center Motiejus Krivas (13) looks to shoot on Arizona State forward Santiago Trouet (1) in the early going of the first half of their Big 12 game, January 14, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona guard Jaden Bradley (0) looks for help from the top of the key during the first half against Arizona State, January 14, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona forward Koa Peat (10) lines up a long shot from the baseline during warm-ups as the Wildcats prepare to face in-state rival Arizona State, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, in Tucson.
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Arizona guard Anthony Dell’Orso (3) eyes his mid-range jumper during the Wildcats’ warm-ups before taking on Arizona State, January 14, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
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