Bryce James, son of NBA star LeBron James, fired up the crowd with a blocked shot on a dunk attempt and followed with a 3-pointer that put the Wildcats up 55-29.
Arizona bounced back with a dominating performance in their home opener, scoring 59 points by halftime and finished with a 56-26 advantage in the paint.
Arizona was sharp following its bye, jumping to a quick 15-0 lead and dominating both sides of the ball to match its best start since the 2014 team opened 6-1.
Hundreds of people dressed in ribbon skirts, turquoise jewelry and Cowboys gear gathered in a park in Albuquerque to honor Pete, who played briefly with the Dallas Cowboys.
