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Arizona Basketball: That Other McKale Center Streak

Tucson’s chest puffed out a little bit more after every win.

Then Oregon came to the desert. Quack, Quack.

But did you know the recently expired streak was only the third best in school history?

The longest streak took place just after World War II when the Cats rattled off 81 straight at the old Bear Down Gym.

That streak is tied for fifth all-time in NCAA history.

Debby Wong-USA TODAY Sports
Debby Wong-USA TODAY Sports

The second longest streak is still in the memories of many fans in Tucson.