Arizona Secures Narrow 86-83 Victory Over BYU in Thriller

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Arizona Secures Narrow Victory Over BYU

BYU struggled with their three-point shooting for a while as they trailed behind Arizona, who was extending their lead. The game ended with Arizona clinching a win with a score of 86 to 83. Despite the close score, if one were to bet on Arizona at -1.5, the late-game officiating would have raised questions.

Arizona made crucial plays in the final moments, blocking a shot while leading by just one point with three seconds left. This defensive play was followed by successful free throws and an attempt by BYU from half-court that failed to alter the outcome. Arizona's victory was their 21st of the season.

BYU showcased a significant attempted comeback, trailing by 19 points halfway through the second half before initiating a 12-2 run. However, they couldn't sustain this momentum. The team's inconsistent offense was highlighted as a concern throughout the season, with long scoring droughts followed by sudden scoring bursts. Yet, this pattern proved ineffective against a team like Arizona, leading to BYU's inability to recover from a substantial deficit.