Arizona forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (23) finishes an alley oop dunk against Mount St. Mary's in the second half of the Wildcats' season opener at McKale Center, Friday, Nov. 14, 2014, Tucson, Ariz.

 Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

The series: Arizona has never played Sacred Heart, but the Wildcats have had an easy time of it lately against opponents from the Northeast Conference where the Pioneers play. UA beat Bryant 100-60 in 2011-12, Fairleigh Dickenson 100-50 in 2013-14 and Mount St. Mary’s 78-55 in 2014-15.Β 

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