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sports1 year ago

Wisconsin Stuns No. 9 Arizona with Record-Breaking Performance

Arizona men's basketball suffered a 103-88 loss to Wisconsin, marking their first November defeat under coach Tommy Lloyd. Lloyd and players KJ Lewis, Jaden Bradley, and Trey Townsend discussed the challenges faced, including Wisconsin's effective offense, Arizona's 32 fouls, and the need for smarter play. Despite a strong effort to tie the game, Arizona struggled with discipline and defensive execution. The team aims to learn from this experience as they prepare for upcoming games, including a match against Duke.

sports1 year ago

Wisconsin Stuns Arizona with Historic Performance by John Tonje

In a heavily officiated game, Wisconsin upset No. 9 Arizona 103-88, with 87 free throw attempts highlighting the contest. Wisconsin capitalized on Arizona's foul trouble, making 41 of 47 free throws, while Arizona managed 28 of 40. Wisconsin's John Tonje scored 41 points, including 21 of 22 from the line. Despite out-rebounding Wisconsin 52-28, Arizona struggled with shooting, hitting only 4 of 23 from three-point range. Arizona's Caleb Love and Tobe Awaka fouled out, contributing to the team's difficulties.

sports2 years ago

"Arizona Wildcats Triumph as Ballo and Larsson Hit 1,000 Points Milestone Against Utah"

Arizona's head coach Tommy Lloyd expressed satisfaction with his team's performance and balance after a 92-73 win over Utah, highlighting the achievements of players like Pelle Larsson and Oumar Ballo who each reached 1,000 career points. Lloyd praised the team's balanced offense, with all five starters scoring in double figures, and the impact of the bench players. He also emphasized the importance of defense and the need for the team to maintain high standards on that end of the floor. Lloyd looked forward to a week of practice to focus on improvements, particularly on defense, after a demanding schedule.

sports2 years ago

"Arizona Wildcats Dominate Colorado Buffaloes in Pac-12 Basketball Blowout"

The 10th-ranked Arizona men's basketball team achieved a resounding 97-50 victory over Colorado in their final Pac-12 home opener, marking the largest margin of victory in conference play since 1997. The Wildcats demonstrated a strong comeback after a previous loss, with notable performances from Kylan Boswell, Pelle Larsson, and others. Arizona's defense was effective against Colorado's top perimeter shooters, while their offense shot over 56%. The win also continued Arizona's streak of 12-0 under coach Tommy Lloyd following a regular-season loss.