Photos: Arizona gets taken down in OT, 78-75 by Texas Tech, Big 12 basketball
The Wildcats drop their second in a row, falling to the visiting Red Raider 78-75 in OT, February 14, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
ESPN's "College GameDay"Β also made an appearance on Lute and Bobbi Olson Court Saturday morning.Β
Arizona center Motiejus Krivas (13) comes off the court after overtime expired and Texas Tech on top 78-75, February 14, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona forward Ivan Kharchenkov (8) rams home an emphatic dunk on Texas Tech during the second half in their Big 12 game, February 14, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona forward Tobe Awaka (30) manages to force Texas Tech guard Christian Anderson (4) into a miss on his last second shot at the buzzer on regulation, helping force overtime in their Big 12 game, Feb. 14, 2026, in Tucson.
Texas Tech forward JT Toppin (15) peels the rebound out of the hands of Arizona center Motiejus Krivas (13) late in the second half their Big 12 game, February 14, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona forward Sidi Gueye (15) tries to keep his grip on the ball while dealing with pressure from Texas Tech forward JT Toppin (15) in the second half their Big 12 game, February 14, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona forward Koa Peat watches from the bench as the Wildcats take on Texas Tech in the second half of their Big 12 game, Feb. 14, in Tucson. Peat didnβt play in the second half due to injury.
Arizona guard Brayden Burries (5) takes a hit from Texas Tech forward Donovan Atwell (12) while attempting to drive to the basket in the second half their Big 12 game, February 14, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona forward Tobe Awaka (30) forces shot through the foul from Texas Tech forward Lejuan Watts (3) in the second half their Big 12 game, February 14, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Texas Tech forward Leon Horner (6) drags down an offensive rebound under Arizona forward Ivan Kharchenkov (8), giving the Red Raiders a reset shot clock in the last minute of overtime in their Big 12 game, February 14, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona forward Ivan Kharchenkov (8), left, and center Motiejus Krivas (13) jostles the ball out of the hands of Texas Tech forward JT Toppin (15) in the first half their Big 12 game, February 14, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona guard Brayden Burries (5) canβt quite swipe the ball from Texas Tech guard Christian Anderson (4) in the first half their Big 12 game, February 14, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Texas Tech guard Christian Anderson (4) bangs the ball away from Arizona center Motiejus Krivas (13) in the first half their Big 12 game, February 14, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Texas Tech forward JT Toppin (15) gets his hands on Arizona guard Anthony DellβOrso (3) in the first half their Big 12 game, Feb. 14.
Former Arizona player Caleb Love speaks at a press conference about his entry into the McKale Center Ring of Honor before the Wildcats game against Texas Tech, Feb. 14, 2026, in Tucson.
Arizona forward Tobe Awaka looks for space to get a shot off between Texas Tech guard Christian Anderson, left, and forward JT Toppin (15) in their Big 12 game, Feb. 14, in Tucson.
Arizona guard Jaden Bradley (0) goes to the bucket through Texas Tech forward JT Toppin (15) and forward Luke Bamgboye (9) during the second half in their Big 12 game, February 14, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona forward Ivan Kharchenkov (8) lets go with celebratory scream after going hard for a dunk and earring an and-one in the second half of the Wildcatsβ game against Texas Tech, February 14, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona center Motiejus Krivas (13) gets boxed in by Texas Tech forward Luke Bamgboye (9), left, and guard Christian Anderson (4) in the second half their Big 12 game, February 14, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona guard Brayden Burries (5) snares a defensive rebound from Texas Tech forward Leon Horner (6) in the second half their Big 12 game, February 14, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd voices his opinion on a call to one of the game officials in the second half their Big 12 game against Texas Tech, February 14, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Texas Tech head coach Grant McCasland tries to get the Red Raiders back for a quick huddle in the second half their Big 12 game against Arizona, February 14, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona center Motiejus Krivas (13) challenges a short range hook from Texas Tech forward JT Toppin (15) in overtime, February 14, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona guard Brayden Burries (5) draws a lot of attention on his drive into the paint against Texas Tech in the first half their Big 12 game, February 14, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona guard Brayden Burries (5) earns a lot of contact working his way through lane against Texas Tech, February 14, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona forward Ivan Kharchenkov (8) tries to get his shot off past Texas Tech forward JT Toppin (15) in the first half their Big 12 game, February 14, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona center Motiejus Krivas (13) finds some space between a maze of Texas Tech arms in the first half their Big 12 game, February 14, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
A young fan gets his light on during the second half black-out promo of Arizonaβs Big 12 game against Texas Tech, February 14, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Fans gather at the Bear Down Bash before the Wildcats face Texas Tech at McKale Center in Alkeme Arena, Feb. 14, 2026.
The Pride of Arizona performs for fans attending Bear Down Bash before the Wildcats face Texas Tech at McKale Center in Alkeme Arena, Feb. 14, 2026.
Jay Williams reveals a shirt supporting Arizona during ESPN's "College GameDay", McKale Center at Alkeme Arena, Feb. 14, 2026.
UA fans cheer during ESPN's "College GameDay", McKale Center at Alkeme Arena, Feb. 14, 2026.
DJ Tomm-E performs with Mix-Master Mike during ESPN's "College GameDay", McKale Center at Alkeme Arena, Feb. 14, 2026.
Rece Davis and Arizonaβs Jaden Bradley sit down for an interview during ESPN's "College GameDay", McKale Center at Alkeme Arena, Feb. 14, 2026.
A fan thanks his girlfriend for letting him attend ESPN's "College GameDay"Β at the University of Arizona, Feb. 14, 2026.
Rece Davis hosts ESPN's "College GameDay", McKale Center at Alkeme Arena, Feb. 14, 2026.
Former Wildcat Caleb Love daps up Wilbur Wildcat during ESPN's "College GameDay"Β at McKale Center in Alkeme Arena, Feb. 14, 2026.
Jay Bilas, right, talks to his co-hosts during ESPN's "College GameDay", McKale Center at Alkeme Arena, Feb. 14, 2026.
Seth Greenberg, left, Rece Davis, Jay Williams, and Jay Bilas, right, interview UA head coach Tommy Lloyd, middle, during ESPN's "College GameDay",Β McKale Center at Alkeme Arena, Feb. 14, 2026.
ESPN's "College GameDay"Β at McKale Center in Alkeme Arena, Feb. 14, 2026.
Jay Williams interacts with fans attending ESPN's "College GameDay", McKale Center at Alkeme Arena, Feb. 14, 2026.
Wildcat fans get loud during ESPN's "College GameDay"Β at the University of Arizona, Feb. 14, 2026.
Kelly Presnell
Photojournalist
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