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No. 10 Wildcats hold off Cal State Bakersfield in McKale season opener

No. 10 Wildcats are put to the test by Cal State Bakersfield in 2017 McKale Home Opener

Arizona comes off another close win against the Roadrunners of Cal State Bakersfield with a physical 78-66 victory in the 2017 season opener at McKale Center.

During the first few minutes, the Wildcats came out flat against the Roadrunners but after three Rawle Alkins three-pointers their offense ignited during the first half. Players needed to step up with the recent injury to PG Kadeem Allen (sprained knee with some swelling) and the continued absence of SG Alonzo Trier.