Utah guard Rylan Jones (15) drives against Arizona guard Nico Mannion and Ira Lee (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, in Tucson, Ariz. Rick Scuteri, Associated Press
Brandon Judd
By Brandon Judd

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah dropped its third straight Pac-12 contest, falling to Arizona 93-77 at the McKale Center in Tucson, Arizona, on Thursday.

Here are three takeaways that defined the game:

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Utah forward Timmy Allen (1) shields the ball from Arizona forward Zeke Nnaji during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) | Rick Scuteri, AP
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Utah guard Jaxon Brenchley (5) gets pressured by Arizona guard Nico Mannion during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) | Rick Scuteri, AP
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Utah forward Timmy Allen (1) drives on Arizona guard Josh Green during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) | Rick Scuteri, AP
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Utah guard Rylan Jones (15) drives against Arizona guard Nico Mannion and Ira Lee (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) | Rick Scuteri, AP
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Utah forward Timmy Allen (1) shoots over Arizona guard Dylan Smith during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) | Rick Scuteri, AP
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Arizona guard Max Hazzard (5) reacts after making a three-point basket against Utah during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona won 93-77. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) | Rick Scuteri, AP
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Arizona guard Dylan Smith (3) shoots over Utah guard Both Gach (11) and Utah forward Riley Battin during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona won 93-77. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) | Rick Scuteri, AP
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Arizona guard Josh Green (0) drives past Utah forward Riley Battin during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona won 93-77. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) | Rick Scuteri, AP
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Arizona forward Zeke Nnaji (22) drives past Utah center Branden Carlson during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona won 93-77. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) | Rick Scuteri, AP
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Arizona forward Stone Gettings shoots over Utah forward Riley Battin (21) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona won 93-77. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) | Rick Scuteri, AP
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Arizona forward Zeke Nnaji (22) drives between Utah forward Mikael Jantunen, left, and Jaxon Brenchley (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona won 93-77. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) | Rick Scuteri, AP
  • Utah (10-6, 1-3 Pac-12) fell behind by 22 at halftime, 52-28, and were outrebounded by the Wildcats 20-13 in the first half. Arizona shot 54.1% in the opening 20 minutes, compared to 40% for Utah, and the Wildcats had 12 more field goal attempts in the half, making 10 more.
  • The Wildcats (12-5, 2-2 Pac-12) were efficient from 3-point range, making 15 of 29 (51.7%) in the game. Utah made 10 of 28 (35.7%). Arizona also had a significant edge in assists (23 to 11) and second-chance points (15 to 6).
  • Zeke Nnaji paced the Arizona attack with 24 points on 9 of 12 shooting while adding eight rebounds. Max Hazzard added 24 points for the Wildcats, and Utah was led by 16 points and four rebounds from Riley Battin.

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