TUCSON, AZ – In a revelation that has sent shockwaves through the highly competitive world of collegiate sports, researchers have confirmed that top-ranked basketball teams consistently prefer winning games over losing them. The finding emerged during a decisive 84-61 victory by No. 2 Arizona over No. 14 Kansas, where observers noted a clear preference for scoring points and preventing opponents from doing the same.

“It’s truly a monumental discovery,” stated Dr. Evelyn Thorne, lead researcher for the Institute of Obvious Outcomes. “For years, coaches have operated under the assumption that accumulating more points than the other team was beneficial, but we now have empirical evidence to support this radical theory.” Dr. Thorne highlighted a critical 16-0 scoring run by Arizona, noting that the team appeared significantly more enthusiastic during this period than when Kansas was scoring.

Sources close to the Arizona locker room, who requested anonymity to discuss sensitive strategic insights, confirmed the team’s preference for success. “Honestly, when the ball goes through the hoop, it just feels… right,” one player reportedly confessed. “And when the other guys miss, that’s also pretty good.”

The study’s implications are far-reaching, potentially reshaping coaching philosophies across all sports. Experts are now investigating whether scoring fewer points than an opponent might, conversely, be less desirable. Early indications suggest a strong correlation.