Northern Colorado vs. Arizona

Arizona Wildcats forward Lauri Markkanen (10) defends Northern Colorado Bears guard Chaz Glotta (13) in the second half during a game at McKale Center on Monday, Nov. 21, 2016. Arizona won 71-55. Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star

Date: Nov. 21, 2016 

Opponent: Northern Colorado 

Location: McKale Center, Tucson 

Final score: No. 8 Arizona 71, Northern Colorado 55 

Arizona's record after game: 4-0 

Arizona's standout player: Arizona's Parker Jackson-Cartwright and Lauri Markkanen both notched their first career double-doubles. PJC had 15 points (3-8 FGs, 9-9 FTs), 11 assists, five rebounds and only one turnover. Markkanen finished with 17 points (6-13 FGs, 4-4 FTs) and 13 rebounds. 

Bruce Pascoe's game story: "Arizona Wildcats pull away from pesky Northern Colorado to stay undefeated"

Bruce Pascoe's postgame blog: "Arizona postgame: On PJC's handle, Markkanen's minutes and life in the zone"

Action shots from the game: "Photos: No. 8 Arizona Wildcats 71, Northern Colorado Bears 55"

Stats from the game: "Cats stats breakdown: PJC, Markkanen post first career double-doubles in 71-55 win over Bears"

Postgame press conference video: "Watch: Miller, Arizona Wildcats talk 71-55 win over Northern Colorado"


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