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Arizona Wildcats Fall to UCLA Bruins in Season Opener Despite Kharchenkov's 38 Points

Arizona Wildcats Fall to UCLA Bruins in Season Opener Despite Kharchenkov's 38 Points
World Sports · 11:55:28 - Thursday, 5 November 2026

Arizona's season-opening loss to UCLA at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Monday highlighted potential flaws in the Wildcats' supporting cast. Forward Ivan Kharchenkov was the lone bright spot, finishing with 38 points and 10 rebounds in the 84-75 defeat.

The Wildcats struggled to find consistent offense beyond Kharchenkov, as UCLA pulled away in the second half. The game marked the first meeting between the two programs in Las Vegas.

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