Bradley’s 23 Factors Energy No. 13 Arizona Previous Saint Mary’s in Exhibition Opener

TUCSON, Ariz. — Senior level guard Jaden Bradley scored a game-high 23 factors and Arizona used a balanced assault and stifling protection to drag away from Saint Mary’s for an 81-68 exhibition victory Saturday afternoon at McKale Center.

Bradley, a junior guard, scored 15 of his factors within the second half and completed 7-of-11 from the sphere and an ideal 2-of-2 from past the arc. He added 4 assists and a steal, serving to the Wildcats lead from begin to end. Arizona led for over 38 minutes and held Saint Mary’s scoreless for the primary two minutes of the sport, setting the tone early.

Motiejus Krivas anchored the paint with a double-double, grabbing 17 rebounds to go together with 11 factors and two blocks in his first sport motion since Dec. 7, 2024 as a result of harm.

Arizona shot an environment friendly 53.3% from the sphere, whereas holding Saint Mary’s to simply 39.3% taking pictures. The Wildcats additionally capitalized on turnovers, changing 12 Gaels miscues into 20 factors, in comparison with simply 10 factors off seven Arizona turnovers for Saint Mary’s.

Anthony Dell’Orso added 13 factors and 4 steals, whereas freshman Brayden Burries chipped in 10 factors and 7 rebounds. Koa Peat, one other standout freshman, contributed 10 factors and two blocks, together with a key bucket late within the second half to increase the Arizona lead.

Arizona’s protection was notably efficient within the first half, limiting Saint Mary’s to 33.3% taking pictures and only one made three-pointer. The Wildcats used an 11-0 run halfway by the primary half to open up a double-digit lead, ultimately taking a 37-30 benefit into the locker room.

Saint Mary’s was led by Joshua Dent, who scored 14 factors, and Paulius Murauskas, who added 12. Tony Duckett offered a prompt the bench with 12 factors, together with a 7-of-8 effort from the free throw line.

The Gaels made a push within the second half, reducing the deficit to 3 with beneath six minutes to play, however Arizona responded with a 9-0 run capped by a Bradley fast-break layup and free throw to seal the win.

Arizona’s bench contributed 14 factors, and the crew’s depth was on show as 13 gamers noticed motion. The Wildcats additionally tallied 13 assists and eight steals.

The Wildcats will tackle Embry-Riddle on Monday, Oct. 27 at 7:00 p.m. MST in McKale Center. The sport shall be streamed stay on ESPN+ and tickets are nonetheless out there by visiting ArizonaWildcats.com/MBK.