NDL: S30W9 - Arizona (41) at West Virginia (28)
Fifita had one costly interception in the 3Q but played one of his better gamesArizona survives Morgantown
Article By: The Wildcats had an efficient start for a 14-0 lead that quickly evaporated after a WVU TD drive and then forced fumble by the Mountaineers. Arizona was able to recover at the end of the 2nd quarter and capture a 28-14 halftime lead behind the ground game. Quali Conley and the rush offense averaged 6.4 yards a carry
Despite taking a 35-14 lead in the third quarter, there was no quit in West Virginia as they scored on a 1 play deep shot, and forced another turnover to pull within 35-28. Arizona would break a run to set up a FG early in the fourth quarter for a 38-28 lead. The Wildcats defense would manage to get stops and force some mistakes by Garrett Greene. This allowed Arizona to dominate T.O.P and hang onto the road victory. GG
FIRST Quarter: Noah Fifita, 1 yd run 3:36
SECOND Quarter: Quali Conley, 4 yd run 6:24 14-0 Arizona
Garrett Greene 35 yd run, 4:47 14-7 Arizona
Garrett Greene 1 yd run, 2:35 14-14
Quali Conley 16 yd run, 1:32 21-14 Arizona
Jeremiah Patterson 6 yd pass from Noah Fifita, 0:22 28-14 Arizona
THIRD Quarter: Montana Lemonious-Craig 16 yd pass from Noah Fifita, 4:57 35-14 Arizona
Traylon Ray 85 yd pass from Garrett Greene, 4:45 35-21 Arizona
Traylon Ray 4 yd pass from Garrett Greene, 1:32 35-28 Arizona
FOURTH Quarter: Tyler Loop 41 yd FG 6:52 38-28 Arizona
Tyler Loop 32 yd FG 1:09 41-28 Arizona
Wildcats win!
Article By: The Arizona Wildcats delivered a thrilling 41-28 victory over the West Virginia Mountaineers, capped by a dominant fourth-quarter performance. After a hard-fought game through three quarters, Arizona’s defense stepped up to shut out West Virginia in the final period, while their offense added critical points to pull away. The Wildcats' late-game strength proved decisive, securing a memorable win.