The Arizona Wildcats face the Abilene Christian Wildcats in this Tuesday night college basketball matchup at the McKale Memorial Center.

How to Watch Arizona vs Abilene ChristianWhen: Tuesday, December 16, 2025Time: 9:00 PM ETTV Channel: ESPN+Live Stream: ESPN (watch now)

Arizona comes into this game as one of the hottest teams in the country, riding a 9-0 unbeaten start and holding the No. 1 ranking in the AP Poll. The Wildcats have been dominant on both ends, averaging about 89.3 points per game and outrebounding opponents by significant margins, while shooting a blistering 51.5% from the field overall. Koa Peat (14.8 PPG, 5.0 rebounds, 2.9 assists) and Jaden Bradley (14.3 PPG) have led the scoring charge, and Arizona’s strong rebounding and efficient offense helped fuel a recent 96-75 win over then-No. 12 Alabama, where Brayden Burries scored a career-high 28 points. The Wildcats are also 5-0 at home this season and undefeated against teams with winning records, showcasing the complete attack that’s pushed them to the top of the college basketball landscape.

Abilene Christian enters Tucson at 7-3 overall and 1-2 on the road, coming off a three-game winning streak that included an impressive 77-69 victory over New Mexico State, where Cbo Newton scored 17 points, and multiple Wildcats reached double figures. The Western Athletic Conference team averages about 73.8 points per game, plays at a solid pace, and ranks second in the WAC in 3-point percentage (33.7%), giving them some scoring versatility. ACU will face its toughest test yet tonight, it’s the first meeting in program history against a No. 1-ranked team, and they’ll need to match Arizona’s tempo and limit turnovers to hang around. Though the Wildcats are underdogs, Abilene Christian’s recent confidence and efficient shooting could keep the early stages competitive before Arizona’s depth and elite offensive efficiency take over.

This is a great college basketball matchup that you will not want to miss; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.

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