Arizona vs. Texas A&M

Arizona Wildcats forward Lauri Markkanen (10) tries to maintain control of the ball as Texas A&M Aggies forward DJ Hogg (1) reaches for it in the first half during a game at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016. Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star

Date: Dec. 17, 2016 

Opponent: Texas A&M 

Location: Toyota Center, Houston 

Final score: No. 19 Arizona 67, Texas A&M 63 

Arizona's record after the game: 10-2 

Arizona's standout player: Arizona's "European Connection" — Dusan Ristic and Lauri Markkanen — combined for 35 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Wildcats. 

Bruce Pascoe's game story: "Arizona Wildcats survive furious Texas A&M rally, win in Houston"

Bruce Pascoe's postgame blog: "Arizona-Texas A&M postgame: So what are Trier's chances now?"

Action shots from the game: "Photos: No. 19 Arizona Wildcats 67, Texas A&M Aggies 63"

Behind-the-scenes action from the game: "Arizona Wildcats basketball: On PJC's timetable, 'Zo watch, UA's breakfast club"

Stats from the game: "Cats stats breakdown: 'European Connection' lifts Arizona Wildcats past Texas A&M"


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