NCAAB Recaps

Arizona takes out Florida Atlantic

Chase Budinger drained 21 points to lead Arizona past Florida Atlantic 75-62 in the opening round of the NIT Season Tip-Off Tournament on Monday night.

Arizona failed to cash as 18-point favorites as the game played under the 144-point total listed by sportsbooks.

Nic Wise scored 19 points and dished out nine assists for the Wildcats, who got 12 points and 10 rebounds from Jordan Hill in the win.

Paul Graham III led the way for Florida Atlantic with 23 points, while Chris Watson added 10 points and 15 boards for the Owls.