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Wildcats vs Cougars
CBB • Reg. Season • Feb 21 2026
Fertitta Center
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7.3
@FlameRaptorRaven
5mo
This was a strange one. By the most basic definition, this was a close game. Arizona thrashed the Cougars early on, but Houston made it a game by the end of the 1st half and it took about 5 minutes to make it a 1-point game. The big problem with that logic is it ignores the fact that Arizona was never in any true danger. Sure, Houston held the lead at one point and Arizona’s lead never got bigger than 10, but Houston’s shooting percentages are putrid by any standard. Flemings was alright, but nobody else on Houston had a good game by my estimation. It’s honestly surprising it took a late Dell’Orso surge to decide this one. If anything, I’d expect this to be a double digit win. It only wasn’t because of Houston’s stingy defense. Defense wins championships but you eventually need some offense. Kharchrenkov sounds like he should be playing hockey instead of basketball. In spite of that, kid had a good game. Just solid, as was most of the Wildcats. Still pretty good overall.
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7.0
@brody333
5mo
Quality game. Arizona looks great and Houston struggled offensively. Overall good game and both team will do well in March
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8.2
@underwoodforheisman
5mo
Houston just doesn’t look as good as their #2 ranking says they are. Arizona with a nice statement here
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7.7
@jamiewinslow30
5mo
Big12 delivers again, rough shot making for a stretch in the 2nd holds this one back for me. One of the most impressive wins by anyone this season for shorthanded Zona.
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7.8
@nick
5mo
Aussie off the bench aka Dell’Orso with the hot n ready bucket mcflurry. That’s back to back losses for H Town now I expect them to fall out of the top 3.
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West Palm Beach, FL
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6.5
@kutweetsandnews
5mo
what a wild, gutsy win from arizona. they may have grabbed the big 12 for it.
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7.1
@piglee
5mo
i was only able to watch the first half of this before the umass game. great road win for arizona and rough for houston losing 2 in a row. it’ll be interesting to see how they respond vs kansas at afh.
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7.0
@colinf11
5mo
Zona pulls off an incredible road win, adding to their already impressive resume. Houston needed a win, but no buckets for 10 minutes isn’t gonna get it done
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7.5
@DarthPlagueisTheWise
5mo
This could’ve been a really great game if Houston stayed closer to Arizona, but the Wildcats controlled the vast majority of this one and prove their strength!
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Orange, CA
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7.0
@nekbaseball11
5mo
Super underwhelming, felt like Houston lacked a leader and Arizona just continues to get gritty wins.
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5.7
@jthemiracleman
5mo
Not a good look for Houston, they were not able to play sound basketball, their shooting was off and they kept turning the damn ball over.
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7.3
@jiggy
5mo
Might be the most impressive win of the season, zona down two and a half guys
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7.2
@erksol
5mo
I still believe that Houston will be ok even despite 2 straight L’s. Arizona was on the same path with losing 2 close games. They will be alright. Meanwhile Arizona gets a statement win on the road without Koa Peat.
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7.3
@Landon
5mo
Houston tried to make a comeback but it was not enough. Arizona looking to move back up the AP poll after this win.
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8.0
@andrizzle
5mo
Houston made multiple runs to close the game but Arizona ultimately had more gas in the tank.
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