No. 1 Arizona holds Oklahoma State to 24.6% shooting in 84-47 win, stays unbeaten
Arizona extends historic start as defense dictates terms
Top-ranked Arizona delivered a wire-to-wire defensive performance in an 84-47 victory over Oklahoma State on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at McKale Center in Tucson. The win kept the Wildcats unbeaten at 23-0 overall and 10-0 in Big 12 play, while Oklahoma State fell to 16-7 and 4-6 in conference games.
Arizona’s control was anchored by shot suppression and rebounding. Oklahoma State finished at 24.6% from the field, a mark that reflected persistent pressure on ball handlers and tight coverage on catch-and-shoot opportunities. Arizona, meanwhile, shot 51.6% and consistently created efficient looks near the rim.
Burries leads balanced scoring, interior play shapes the margin
Freshman Brayden Burries scored 15 points to lead Arizona in a game where five Wildcats reached double figures. Arizona’s offense leaned heavily on inside production and second-chance opportunities, building a sizable advantage in points in the paint (54-14) and winning the rebounding battle 55-35.
The Wildcats’ perimeter shooting was not a central driver of the result; Arizona went 2-for-14 from three-point range. The separation instead came through physicality in the lane, sustained defensive stops, and repeated trips to the foul line in the first half, when Arizona attempted 17 free throws.
- Final score: Arizona 84, Oklahoma State 47
- Arizona record: 23-0 (10-0 Big 12)
- Oklahoma State record: 16-7 (4-6 Big 12)
- Arizona shooting: 51.6%
- Oklahoma State shooting: 24.6%
- Rebounds: Arizona 55, Oklahoma State 35
Runs and defensive consistency break the game open
Arizona created distance through multiple momentum swings rather than a single decisive stretch. A 13-0 run in the second half pushed the game further out of reach, consistent with a pattern of Oklahoma State empty possessions followed by Arizona finishes at the rim. The Cowboys’ inability to generate efficient offense limited any practical path back into the game.
Arizona’s unbeaten run now stands at 23 games, with the Wildcats still perfect in Big 12 play entering their next conference test.
Context: unbeaten Arizona remains the nation’s top-ranked team
The result reinforced Arizona’s position at No. 1 nationally and extended what has become the best start in program history. It also moved Arizona beyond the Big 12’s previous benchmark for the best start to a season, which had stood since Kansas opened 22-0 in 1996-97.
Arizona’s schedule continues to stiffen immediately, with a road matchup next at No. 11 Kansas. For Oklahoma State, the blowout underscored the challenges of generating offense against elite defensive opponents as the Cowboys look to stabilize their conference standing.