Cal State Bakersfield vs. Arizona

Arizona forward Lauri Markkanen (10) finishes off a coast-to-coast run with a dunk over Cal State Bakersfield forward Matt Smith (0) in the first half of their game at McKale Center, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

Date: Nov. 15, 2016 

Opponent: Cal State Bakersfield 

Location: McKale Center, Tucson 

Final score: No. 10 Arizona 78, Cal State Bakersfield 66 

Arizona's record after game: 2-0 

Arizona's standout player: Arizona's Lauri Markkanen led the Wildcats in scoring with 26 points on 8 of 11 field goals. He grabbed eight rebounds. 

Bruce Pascoe's game story: "Markkanen leads Arizona Wildcats to home-opener win over Cal State Bakersfield"

Bruce Pascoe's postgame blog: "Arizona-Bakersfield postgame: On Allen's knee, PJC's grit and a freak concussion"

Action shots from the game: "Photos: No. 10 Arizona Wildcats 78, Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners 66"

Behind-the-scenes action from the game: "Arizona Wildcats basketball: On Long's long travels, old friends, Cruz's new role"

Stats from the game: "Cats stats breakdown: Markkanen's 26 points lifts Arizona Wildcats past CSU Bakersfield" 

Postgame press conference video: "Watch: Miller, Kobi Simmons talk Arizona Wildcats' win over CSU Bakersfield" 


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