Sat Nov 23 03:30:00 UTC 2024: ## Arizona Wildcats Look to Bounce Back Against Duke After Wisconsin Loss
**Tucson, AZ** – The Arizona Wildcats, once ranked 10th nationally, suffered a significant setback in their recent 103-88 loss to the Wisconsin Badgers, dropping them to 17th in the AP Poll. The Wildcats’ struggles were particularly evident in the performance of star guard Caleb Love, who had a subpar game, scoring only six points on 2-of-13 shooting.
Love, a key player for Arizona, averaged 13.5 points and 3.5 rebounds and assists in the Wildcats’ first two games. However, his performance against Wisconsin marked a sharp decline. He fouled out after 25 minutes.
This Friday, Arizona faces a crucial matchup against the 12th-ranked Duke Blue Devils, a game many consider the week’s highlight. The game holds particular significance for Love, who has a lengthy history against Duke from his time at North Carolina. While Love boasts a strong overall record against the Blue Devils (5-3), his recent performances have been less impressive. In his last three encounters, he averaged a mere 11.3 points on 29.7% shooting.
Arizona hopes Love can recapture his past success against Duke and lead the team to victory. The Wildcats will need his best to overcome the Blue Devils, particularly with the matchup between Love and Duke freshman phenom Cooper Flagg expected to be a major highlight of the game. A loss would drop Arizona to 2-2 on the season.
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