Watch: Best things Tommy Lloyd said after Arizona's win over Cal Baptist

Despite yet another sluggish start for the No.8-ranked Arizona Wildcats, the UA rallied to cruise by Cal Baptist 84-60 Saturday evening at McKale Center. 

Five Wildcats scored in double figures: Azuolas Tubelis (19 points), Bennedict Mathurin (!4 points), Christian Koloko (12 points), Justin Kier (10 points) and Oumar Ballo (10 points). As a team, Arizona recorded 12 blocks, with Ballo and Koloko combining for nine of them. 

Arizona moves to 11-0 and will now play at No. 18 Tennessee in Knoxville on Wednesday. 

UA head coach Tommy Lloyd addressed Arizona's win, plans for Tennessee game and the Wildcats' holiday schedule: 

Reflecting on win over CBU

Tommy Lloyd after Arizona’s 84-60 win over Cal Baptist: pic.twitter.com/cU8M3MCk0G

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) December 19, 2021

Utilizing two 7-footers in lineup

Tommy Lloyd on having a frontcourt lineup of Christian Koloko and Oumar Ballo — both 7-footers: pic.twitter.com/rtSqf1ynmD

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) December 19, 2021

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Holiday travel plans, monitoring COVID-19 issues

Tommy Lloyd says players are allowed to travel home for Christmas, but Arizona “will become a cohort” due to increased number of positive COVID-19 cases in college basketball. “It’s not avoidable, it’s happening. We’re gonna do the best job we can.” pic.twitter.com/vZuiQSZRzk

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) December 19, 2021

Holidays in the Lloyd household

Tommy Lloyd on Christmas in the Lloyd household: 🎅 🎄 pic.twitter.com/tsde9RTDtp

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) December 19, 2021

Benefits of playing Tennessee

“It’s going to be a great challenge, but a challenge we need.” — Tommy Lloyd on Arizona facing No. 18 Tennessee in Knoxville on Wednesday pic.twitter.com/zR6XeyfDEU

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) December 19, 2021

'A monster' challenge on the road

Tommy Lloyd says playing at Tennessee “is a monster.” Arizona plays UT in Knoxville on Wednesday. “It’s a great opportunity to go in there and test ourselves. … Regardless of what happens, our mindset has to be we’re gonna be better for it.” pic.twitter.com/A7fwjFhT4t

— Justin Spears (@JustinESports) December 19, 2021