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Arizona Men's Basketball defeats UCF 88-80

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TUCSON, Ariz. — Arizona Men's Basketball hosted UCF Saturday night. It's the first match-up in history for the two programs.

The Wildcats started off strong in the first ten minutes of the first half, only to blow a 14-point lead.

The Knights made it a two point game, 45-42 headed into the second half.

Caleb Love leading the Wildcats with 16 points and Arizona was able to find their rhythm in the beating UCF 88-80.

The Wildcats (4-0) remain undefeated in Big 12 Conference play.

Up next for the Wildcats, they host Baylor Tuesday January 14th.

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Erin Patterson is a reporter for KGUN 9. She's agraduate of the University of Alabama with a Bachelor’s in News Media with a Sports Concentration. Erin recently obtained her Master's Degree in Sports Journalism from Arizona State University at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism, where she gained experience a sports reporter, anchor and producer. Share your story ideas and important issues with Erin by emailing erin.patterson@kgun9.com.

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