Arizona Hosts South Dakota State in Non-Conference Finale TUCSON, Ariz. (Interstat) — The undefeated and 12th-ranked Arizona Wildcats conclude their non-conference schedule Monday night, hosting the South Dakota State Jackrabbits at McKale Center. Arizona (12-0) enters as one of the nation’s few remaining unbeaten teams, boasting a perfect record built on both high-powered offense and stifling defense. The Wildcats are averaging 89.3 points per game and winning by an average margin of 26.8 points. Their resume includes decisive road victories over then-Alabama (96-75) and a neutral-site win against then-UCLA. Freshman guard Brayden Burries has been a catalyst, scoring 20 or more points in three of his last four outings. He is coming off a 20-point, four-assist performance in a 107-71 rout of Bethune-Cookman on Dec. 22. South Dakota State (7-7) seeks a signature upset to steady its season before Summit League play begins. The Jackrabbits have alternated wins and losses over their past six games, most recently falling 88-87 at Milwaukee on Dec. 19 despite a 23-point, five-assist effort from guard Jaden Jackson. Jackson, averaging 16.4 points over his last five games, will be a focal point for the Jackrabbits’ offense. Kalen Garry added 18 points and eight assists in the narrow loss to Milwaukee. The matchup presents a stark contrast in styles and momentum. Arizona’s size, depth, and top-10 adjusted defensive efficiency, per KenPom metrics, will challenge a South Dakota State team that has struggled against high-major opponents, losing earlier this season at Oregon by 14 points. For the Wildcats, this game serves as a final tune-up before opening Pac-12 Conference play at Utah on Jan. 3. South Dakota State begins its conference slate at home against Omaha on Jan. 1. Monday’s contest tips off at 7 p.m. MST and will be broadcast on the Pac-12 Network.