Watch: 6 best things Arizona Wildcats said after beating Houston Baptist
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Justin Spears
Sports Reporter
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First one in the books
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Arizona guard Brandon Randolph (5) comes back to get the set up from head coach Sean Miller against Houston Baptist in the second half of their NCAA basketball game at McKale Center, Wednesday, November 7, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
Despite a sluggish start, the Arizona Wildcats pulled away and rout the Houston Baptist Huskies 90-60 in Wednesday's season opener.
UA committed 11 turnovers in the first half and led by nine points at halftime. With former Wildcat Rondae Hollis-Jefferson sitting courtside, Arizona only committed two turnovers in the second half and went on a 22-4 run.
Sophomore guard Brandon Randolph finished the night with a career-high 25 points on 8 of 12 shooting from the field. Brandon Williams struggled from the field on 2 of 11 shooting, but was second on the team in scoring with 13 points. Chase Jeter also played his first official game at Arizona after the Duke transfer sat out last season. Jeter recorded his first collegiate double-double with 11 points and eight rebounds.
Sean Miller, Alex Barcello and Randolph spoke to the media following Arizona's season-opening win, here's what they had to say.
Cautious with the ball
UpdatedSean Miller says Arizona took better care of the ball in the second half against Houston Baptist. pic.twitter.com/HyVcWQr4YT
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) November 8, 2018
Brandon Randolph
UpdatedBrandon Randolph after Arizona’s 90-60 win over Houston Baptist: pic.twitter.com/9dj6rNvEvV
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) November 8, 2018
Alex Barcello
UpdatedAlex Barcello on the difference in the second half against Houston Baptist and his new role this season: pic.twitter.com/U46l9KN3fv
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) November 8, 2018
Jeter's rebounding, leadership
UpdatedSean Miller on Chase Jeter: “The best has yet to come. ... He’s very cerebral and thinks things through.”Miller also praises Jeter’s rebounding. pic.twitter.com/pmLn5H9VYD
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) November 8, 2018
Devonaire Doutrive's potential
UpdatedSean Miller on Devonaire Doutrive: “Physically, he’s like a young colt.” pic.twitter.com/iZkz8MM5Xg
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) November 8, 2018
Allonzo Trier's splash with the Knicks
UpdatedSean Miller on @ISO_ZO’s impressive rookie season with the @nyknicks: “The NBA is made for a guy like Allonzo because he’s such a great scorer.” pic.twitter.com/NdMUl0b9CG
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) November 8, 2018
Justin Spears
Sports Reporter
