The last time: Arizona shot 53.3 percent in the second half to overcome a six-point halftime deficit and win its Pac-12 opener 67-62 on Dec. 30 in Berkeley, Calif. Point guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright made his return from a high ankle sprain off the bench, sparking a 9-0 UA run after Cal went on an initial 15-0 run. UAβs three freshmen led the way: Kobi Simmons had 14 points, Lauri Markkanen had 13 and Rawle Alkins had 10 points and nine rebounds.Β
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Arizona Wildcats forward Lauri Markkanen (10) shoots over California Golden Bears forward Ivan Rabb (1) during the first half of the No. 18 University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of California Golden Bears men's college basketball game on Dec. 30, 2016, at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley, Calif. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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