Just what the Wildcats needed, a dominate showing at home to reassure they are still the number one in the country.
The Wildcats came into this game after being on the road and having a close call in Orlando against Central Florida. Even though that game was a strong win for Arizona, a win with less stress and constant dominance would be great for team moral.
Coach Lloyd goal has to not take any team for granted. No matter the opponent, Wildcats roster has proven to be well prepared going into these games.
From the very beginning Arizona made sure to assert pure dominance with their physicality, using size and skill.
Cincinnati was looking to get their second big win in a row after beating No. 2 Iowa State just a couple days prior. The Bearcats felt ready to ruin the undefeated record for the Wildcats.
Have to give credit to the Bearcats as they did go on a 14-1 run midway through the first half that put them ahead 20-16. Sadly, that would be the only time they would lead and the largest it would get.
The Wildcats would respond with a late run of their own at the end of the first half, putting them back into the lead 33-27 at the break.
The Wildcats presence in the paint has been a story of its own this season. Size and pure dominance by Krivas and company all year. Krivas was one rebound away from a double-double but did have 17 points in the paint.
With Cincinnati not being able to find an answer to stopping the big Wildcats in the paint, Arizona went on an early 11-0 run in the second half. Outscoring the Bearcats 44-24 in the second half.
Arizona was able to continue being undefeated after this 77-51 defensive showing over Cincinnati. Staying 19-0 and 6-0 in the Big 12.