Arizona Routs Cal Poly 104-84 in Opener
Motiejus Krivas scored a career-high 30 points as Arizona beat Cal Poly on the road.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Basketball
No. 5 Arizona defeated Cal Poly 104-84 in a game where Cal Poly fell to 1-1. The Mustangs' first road game of the 2026-27 season was undone by turnovers and early foul trouble.
Why it matters
The loss exposed Cal Poly's vulnerability to turnovers and size disadvantages against a ranked opponent. For a team early in its season, the result highlights areas needing improvement before conference play.
Motiejus Krivas scored a career-high 30 points for Arizona, while Cal Poly shot 50% from three-point range in the first half. Cal Poly was outrebounded 12-18 in the first half, and the full box score for the second half was not provided.
The players
Arizona Wildcats
The University of Arizona men's basketball program, a long-established power in the Pac-12 and NCAA tournament history.
Cal Poly Mustangs
The men's basketball program of California Polytechnic State University, competing in NCAA Division I.
Motiejus Krivas
Arizona forward who recorded a career-high 30 points in the win over Cal Poly.
Hamad Mousa
Cal Poly player who scored 10 of his team's first 11 points in the game.
The details
Cal Poly committed 14 first-half turnovers, which led to a 25-5 Arizona run. Hamad Mousa scored 10 of Cal Poly's first 11 points, but foul trouble for Cayden Ward early in the game and Arizona's advantage in the paint contributed to the lopsided result.
Timeline
Monday: Cal Poly beat Cal State San Marcos despite turnovers.
Friday, Nov. 6, 2026: Cal Poly lost to Arizona 104-84.
Wednesday, Nov. 11: Cal Poly plays at Grand Canyon.
Season Trajectory
Early-season non-conference games against ranked opponents like Arizona serve as a benchmark for mid-major programs ahead of conference play. For Cal Poly, the 1-1 start frames the team's early test against a power conference opponent in the 2026-27 season.
Cal Poly's next game at Grand Canyon on Nov. 11 gives fans a near-term chance to see whether the team can cut down on turnovers. The result also matters for the Mustangs' early record as they move through the non-conference schedule.
The takeaway
Cal Poly's loss shows that protecting the ball and limiting early fouls are essential against larger, higher-ranked opponents. Readers following the Mustangs should watch how they respond at Grand Canyon.
What happens next
Cal Poly plays at Grand Canyon on Wednesday, Nov. 11.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Mustang News.
