The 2012 NIT saw its first No. 1 team eliminated from the field when the Arizona Wildcats lost to the No. 8 Bucknell Bison, 65-54, Wednesday night. Mike Muscala led the way with 20 points, 9 rebounds and 4 blocks for the Bison.
NIT Tournament 2012, Arizona Vs. Bucknell: Bison Knock Off No. 1 Wildcats
The Bison hit an even 40 percent of its shots, shooting better than that from beyond the arc (43.8 percent). In addition to Muscala's performance, Cameron Ayers put in a double-double of 12 points and 10 rebounds while Bryson Johnson scored 14 points (12 on three-pointers).
Arizona struggled from the field, hitting on just 35.4 percent of its shots. Only six of the team's 20 three-points attempts went through the hoop. Solomon Hill had a strong game with 17 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals, but it clearly wasn't enough. Jesse Perry was the only other scorer to join him in double-digit points, chipping in 14.
The Bison will play the No. 5 Nevada Wolf Pack in the second round.
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