Arizona basketball suffers first opening loss in 20 years to UCLA
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 5:43 AM
Last updated Nov 3, 2026
Arizona men's basketball lost 84-75 to UCLA on November 2, 2026, in Las Vegas, marking its first season-opening defeat in two decades. The Wildcats fell behind by 14 points early but rallied to make it a one-point game late in the contest. Ivan Kharchenkov led Arizona with a career-high 38 points, while UCLA was anchored by Trent Perry's 21 points. The game featured significant rebounding efforts from both teams, with UCLA grabbing 16 offensive boards that translated into crucial second-chance points. Arizona's next matchup has not been stated.
- •Arizona fell to UCLA 84-75 in the Hall of Fame Series.
- •Kharchenkov scored 38 points, the most for UA in a loss since 2008.
- •Arizona trailed by as many as 16 points during the game.
- •UCLA dominated offensive rebounding, leading to 19 second-chance points.
- •Arizona's next game details have not been announced.
- 5:43 AMYahoo Sports — Arizona men’s basketball falls to UCLA for 1st season-opening loss in 20 years
"Ivan Kharchenkov with 38 points in a losing effort
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