No. 2 Arizona wrapped up the outright Big 12 regular-season championship Monday night with a 73-57 victory over No. 6 Iowa State.
The win secured the league title for the Wildcats and came against a top-10 opponent, underscoring Arizona’s position near the top of the national rankings. Arizona controlled the matchup on the way to a 16-point win, holding Iowa State to 57 points.
Lloyd responds postgame
Following the result, Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd pushed back on a narrative he said has labeled his team “soft.” Lloyd’s comments came in the immediate aftermath of the Wildcats clinching the Big 12’s regular-season crown.
Arizona’s performance against Iowa State provided a definitive close to its regular-season title chase, as the Wildcats turned a marquee conference game into a championship-clinching night.