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Arizona Basketball: Which teams have the Wildcats never beaten?

By Joey Loose

Mar 11, 2023; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Pelle Larsson (3) dribbles against UCLA Bruins guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. (24) during the second half at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 11, 2023; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Pelle Larsson (3) dribbles against UCLA Bruins guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. (24) during the second half at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 11, 2013; Tucson, AZ, USA; New Mexico State Aggies guard Kevin Aronis (5) is defended by Arizona Wildcats guard Gabe York (1) during the second half at McKale Center. Arizona won 48-74. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2013; Tucson, AZ, USA; New Mexico State Aggies guard Kevin Aronis (5) is defended by Arizona Wildcats guard Gabe York (1) during the second half at McKale Center. Arizona won 48-74. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports /

Arizona basketball has never beaten the Niagara Purple Eagles

  • Overall series record: 0-1
  • First matchup: January 2, 1954
  • Last matchup: January 2, 1954
  • Last Score: Niagara 79, Arizona 46

Many of these one-off matchups are way back before advanced metrics, and their duel with Niagara is another example. This game was played almost 70 years ago and it came on Niagara’s home court and it was another extreme disappointment for the Wildcats.

The game happened in New York on January 2, 1954, and ended in a slaughter, with Niagara winning 79-46, handing Arizona one of their biggest losses of the season. Niagara would finish the season ranked in the national polls, so it wasn’t a big surprise that they won at home, though Arizona has never had a chance for revenge.

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