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MGM Grand Main Event Heavyweight - Arizona vs Wichita State Final: 82-78 - Recap
Arizona got a 25-point performance from Bennedict Mathurin, who added 10 rebounds as Arizona ran past Wichita State 82-78 on Friday at T-Mobile Arena.
Bettors who backed Arizona were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -9.0.
Azuolas Tubelis had 16 points for Arizona and Christian Koloko chipped in with 13 points. Kerr Kriisa had 6 assists for them, while Christian Koloko was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
Wichita State got a 27-point performance from Tyson Etienne, who was supported by 13 points from Qua Grant. Dexter Dennis had 3 assists in a losing cause for Wichita State, while Craig Porter Jr. grabbed 7 rebounds.
Arizona led at halftime, 40-34.
The rebound battle favored Arizona as they grabbed 47 boards, while Wichita State only had 43
Arizona looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Sacramento State. Wichita State will aim to get back on the winning track at Missouri.