Photos: Arizona notches an 87-74 win to sweep Arizona State, Big 12 basketball
The Wildcats get offensive in the second half to finally put Sun Devils away 87-74 in round two of their Big 12 slate, January 31, 2026, Tempe, Ariz.
Arizona State head coach Bobby Hurley reacts to the Sun Devils losing possession on a changed call during the second half of their Big 12 game against Arizona, January 31, 2026, Tempe, Ariz.
Arizona State guard Maurice Odum (5) slaps Arizona guard Anthony Dell’Orso (3) while defending his drive in the second half of their Big 12 game, January 31, 2026, Tempe, Ariz.
Arizona forward Tobe Awaka snares a rebound out of the hands of Arizona State guard Noah Meeusen in the second half of their Big 12 game, Jan. 31, 2026, in Tempe.
Arizona forward Koa Peat (10) muscles up a shot as he’s hit in the second half against Arizona State, January 31, 2026, Tempe, Ariz.
Arizona guard Jaden Bradley (0) manages to slip his lay-up past the Arizona State defense in the second half of their Big 12 game, Jan. 31, 2026, in Tempe.
Arizona guard Dwayne Aristode (2) levers up a short range upper over Arizona State center Massamba Diop (35) in the second half of their Big 12 game, January 31, 2026, Tempe, Ariz.
Arizona forward Koa Peat (10), left, and forward Tobe Awaka (30) take their swipes at Arizona State forward Allen Mukeba (23) trying to strip his rebound in the second half of their Big 12 game, January 31, 2026, Tempe, Ariz.
Arizona forward Koa Peat gives a big yell after finishing off his first of two big dunks against Arizona State in the second half of their Big 12 game, Jan. 31, 2026, in Tempe.
Arizona guard Brayden Burries (5) makes room between Arizona State forward Santiago Trouet (1), left, and guard Noah Meeusen (15) on a drive in the second half of their Big 12 game, January 31, 2026, Tempe, Ariz.
Arizona forward Ivan Kharchenkov (8) shovels his way to the bucket during the second half against Arizona State, January 31, 2026, Tempe, Ariz.
Arizona forward Koa Peat (10) rams home his second big dunk of the second half against Arizona State, January 31, 2026, Tempe, Ariz.
Arizona forward Ivan Kharchenkov (8) tries to get Wildcat fans excited as the team begins salting away an 87-74 win over arch rival Arizona State, Jan. 31, 2026, in Tempe.
Arizona guard Brayden Burries (5) takes his hits getting off a shot under the bucket from Arizona State center Massamba Diop (35), left, and guard Noah Meeusen (15) in the second half of their Big 12 game, January 31, 2026, Tempe, Ariz.
Arizona forward Tobe Awaka (30) tries to bring the ball under control for an offensive rebound in the second half against Arizona State, Jan. 31, 2026, in Tempe.
Arizona forward Tobe Awaka (30) puts up a shot in a crowded lane against Arizona State in the first half of their Big 12 game, Jan. 31, 2026, in Tempe.
Arizona center Motiejus Krivas (13), top, and guard Jaden Bradley (0) bat away a pass attempt by Arizona State guard Maurice Odum (5) in the first half of their Big 12 game, Jan. 31, 2026, in Tempe.
Arizona State center Massamba Diop (35) gets a finger or two on the ball to brush away Arizona forward Koa Peat’s (10) jumper in the first half of their Big 12 game, January 31, 2026, Tempe, Ariz.
Arizona guard Jaden Bradley (0) collides with Arizona State guard Bryce Ford (4) driving into the lane in the first half of their Big 12 game, Jan. 31, 2026, in Tempe.
Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd voices his opinion on a call against the Wildcats during the first half against Arizona State, January 31, 2026, Tempe, Ariz.
Arizona center Motiejus Krivas (13) has to fight his way through Arizona State center Massamba Diop (35) to get to the basket in the first half of their Big 12 game, January 31, 2026, Tempe, Ariz.
Arizona forward Tobe Awaka (30) reacts as he’s called for his block on Arizona State forward Santiago Trouet (1) in the first half of their Big 12 game, January 31, 2026, Tempe, Ariz.
Arizona forward Koa Peat (10) heads to the bench to get treated after taking an elbow to the eye that opened a bloody gash during the first half against Arizona State, Jan. 31, 2026, in Tempe.
Arizona forward Koa Peat (10) has to batter his way past Arizona State forward Allen Mukeba (23), left, and guard Anthony Johnson (2) to get to the bucket during the first half of their Big 12 game, January 31, 2026, Tempe, Ariz.
Arizona guard Jaden Bradley (0), left, and forward Ivan Kharchenkov (8) clamp down on Arizona State guard Bryce Ford (4), trying to stop him from getting to the lane in the first half of their Big 12 game, Jan. 31, 2026, in Tempe.
Kelly Presnell
Photojournalist
Arizona men's basketball improved to 22-0 overall, breaking the record of 21-0 set in 2013-14, and tying an overall consecutive wins streak of 22 set between the 1914-1917 seasons.