Auburn Looks to Hand Arizona First Loss in Top-15 Showdown TUCSON, Ariz. (Interstat) — The undefeated and second-ranked Arizona Wildcats host the Auburn Tigers in a high-stakes nonconference men’s basketball clash Saturday at McKale Center. Arizona (7-0) has passed every early test, including road wins at then-Connecticut and UCLA. Auburn (7-2) seeks a signature road victory after splitting its last four games, including a 30-point loss at Michigan. The matchup features two of the nation’s most productive big men. Auburn’s Keyshawn Hall enters on a hot streak, averaging 22.3 points over his last four games. He scored 28 in Wednesday’s 83-73 win over North Carolina State, supported by Kevin Overton’s 29 points. Arizona counters with 7-foot-2 center Motiejus Krivas, who is coming off a 20-point, 9-rebound performance in a blowout of Norfolk State. He has been a consistent force, averaging 11.4 points and 5.9 rebounds while anchoring the Wildcats’ defense. Auburn’s offense, averaging 86.2 points, will face its toughest defensive challenge yet. Arizona allows just 66.1 points per game and has held opponents to 40.2% shooting. The Tigers’ guard duo of Hall and Overton must navigate Arizona’s perimeter pressure. For the Wildcats, maintaining their offensive balance is key. Five players average double figures, led by Anthony Dell’Orso at 15.1 points per game. They will test an Auburn defense that surrendered 102 points at Michigan. This game is a final major nonconference test for both before league play begins in January. A win would solidify Arizona’s top ranking, while an Auburn victory would provide a massive resume boost for March. Tip-off is set for 2 p.m. EST on Saturday, Dec. 6.