Ivan Kharchenkov had 20 points and seven assists, and the Arizona Wildcats beat the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks 90-59 on Tuesday night at McKale Center at ALKEME Arena.
The Wildcats came out fast, taking the first half 46-22. They led by as many as 34 points. A 14-0 run in the second half proved decisive.
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For Arizona, Ivan Kharchenkov finished with 20 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, Caleb Holt added 17 points, five rebounds, three assists and three steals, while Motiejus Krivas chipped in 16 points and seven rebounds.
For Northern Arizona, Chris Komin had 17 points and five assists, and Ryan Abelman added 14 points and five rebounds.
The Wildcats improved to 2-1. The Lumberjacks dropped to 0-3.
The Wildcats are first in the Big 12 and have won two straight. Arizona is 2-0 at home and 0-1 on the road. The Lumberjacks sit first in the Big Sky and have lost three straight.
The Wildcats are back in action when they visit the Auburn Tigers on Friday, Nov. 13, at 9:00 p.m. ET. The Lumberjacks next visit the Kentucky Wildcats on Friday, Nov. 13, at 7:00 p.m. ET.
