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UCLA ends Arizona's 20-year opening-night streak with 84-75 win

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 12:19 PM

Last updated Nov 3, 2026

UCLA ends Arizona's 20-year opening-night streak with 84-75 win
Summary

UCLA defeated Arizona 84-75 on November 2 in Las Vegas, handing the Wildcats their first season-opening loss in 20 years. Arizona's Ivan Kharchenkov scored 38 points but struggled to get support from teammates. UCLA secured 16 offensive rebounds, contributing to 19 second-chance points that proved decisive. Arizona rallied to cut the lead to one point late in the game, but UCLA's execution closed out the win. Despite the loss, Arizona's season potential remains as they look to improve on early-season challenges.

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By the Numbers
  • •UCLA improves to 1-0 on the season with the victory.
  • •Arizona's shot just 7-for-30 from 3-point range.
  • •Kharchenkov recorded 38 points and 10 rebounds for Arizona.
  • •UCLA overcame a significant deficit to secure the win.
  • •The game marked Arizona's first season-opening loss since 2006.
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  • 12:19 PMYahoo Sports — Arizona's 20-year opening-night streak ends despite 38-point performance against UCLA
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An opening night thriller ends in a bit of an upset between two former conference rivals.

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