Arizona Wildcats defeat San Francisco in basketball exhibition opener

The Arizona Wildcats men’s basketball team opened their exhibition season with a 93-69 victory over the San Francisco Dons at the McKale Center. The Wildcats established an early lead and maintained control throughout the game, shooting 53.2 percent from the field.

Key individual performances included Motiejus Krivas, who scored 20 points, and Ivan Kharchenkov, who added 18. Freshman Caleb Holt recorded 17 points in his collegiate debut. The team utilized a variety of lineups, including a starting five that featured Bryce James.

In addition to the exhibition results, the program has released its full 2026-27 season schedule. The official season begins on November 2 against UCLA in Las Vegas, with various matchups scheduled to air on networks including ESPN, FOX, CBS, and FS1.