Tue Jan 28 05:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Arizona Wildcats Cruise Past Colorado Buffaloes, Extend Winning Streak
**Tucson, AZ** – The Arizona Wildcats defeated the Colorado Buffaloes 78-63 Saturday at the McKale Center, extending their winning streak to nine out of their last ten games. Anthony Dell’Orso led the Wildcats with 20 points, sinking six three-pointers, while KJ Lewis added 12 points off the bench. Caleb Love contributed 10 points and Tobe Awaka dominated the boards with 15 rebounds, seven of which were offensive. Arizona shot 46.9% from the field.
Colorado’s Julian Hammond III led the Buffaloes with 19 points, but their efforts were not enough to overcome the Wildcats’ strong performance. Javon Ruffin and Adrej Jakimovski added 12 and 10 points respectively for Colorado, who remain winless in the Big 12 (0-8). This loss continues a long drought for the Buffaloes against Arizona in Tucson; their last victory there came 60 years ago in 1965.
While Colorado briefly tied the game in the second half, Arizona pulled away decisively in the final minutes, establishing a double-digit lead for the first time with 6:29 remaining. The Wildcats’ balanced scoring and strong rebounding proved too much for the struggling Buffaloes.
Colorado will look to secure their first Big 12 win when they host Arizona State on Tuesday. Arizona will face a tough test on Monday, hosting the third-ranked Iowa State Cyclones.
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