Watch: 7 best things Arizona Wildcats said after ending their losing streak
Take a gander at the best video clips from Arizona's postgame press conference after the Wildcats beat Cal by 25 points at McKale Center.
UA routs Cal behind Ryan Luther's 19 points
UpdatedArizona avoided its eighth consecutive loss and cruised by Cal 76-51 on Thursday behind Ryan Luther's five 3-pointers in a 19-point night for the graduate transfer power forward.
The Wildcats shot 4 of 15 from 3-point range in the first half, but picked up steam in the second half when it made 7 of 16 from beyond the arc.
Freshman Devonaire Doutrive finished the night with a career-high 11 points, six rebounds and three assists. Chase Jeter contributed 13 points on 6 of 8 shooting, and grabbed seven rebounds.
Arizona advances to a 15-12 record, 6-8 in the Pac-12. Up next, the Wildcats will host Stanford at 6 p.m. Sunday. UA coach Sean Miller, Luther and Doutrive spoke during Arizona's postgame press conference; here's what they had to say.
Miller on the win
UpdatedSean Miller: “We needed to win.” pic.twitter.com/gXbuERp2pt
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) February 22, 2019
The winning side
UpdatedRyan Luther on Arizona’s win over Cal and snapping the 7-game losing streak: pic.twitter.com/BC9fik1Nnb
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) February 22, 2019
Luther's 3s were important for the Cats
UpdatedSean Miller on Ryan Luther’s 19-point performance against Cal: pic.twitter.com/C3KNdRnL6B
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) February 22, 2019
Doutrive on how Arizona weathered the losing streak
UpdatedDevonaire Doutrive on his role with Brandon Williams being out and handling the 7-game losing streak: pic.twitter.com/FvztM5BVpp
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) February 22, 2019
Dylan Smith's ankle
UpdatedSean Miller says Dylan Smith wasn’t 100 percent in the second half after twisting his ankle. pic.twitter.com/hC1br4jeZx
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) February 22, 2019
'Slim chance' Brandon Williams plays on Sunday
UpdatedSean Miller says there’s a “slim chance” Brandon Williams (knee) plays against Stanford on Sunday. pic.twitter.com/XV1ErIzL7I
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) February 22, 2019
Air Luther?
UpdatedSean Miller on Ryan Luther’s dunking abilities: “When he jumps, I never think he’s gonna dunk. ... He surprises you once in a while.” pic.twitter.com/ZmNI2pqnkn
— Justin Spears (@JustinESports) February 22, 2019
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- Photos: Arizona Wildcats 76, Cal 51, Pac-12 men's basketball
- Seen and heard: A lesson from Zion, Ryan Luther goes downtown, and a 'pretty' Chase Jeter
- Arizona Wildcats put end to 'tough' seven-game losing streak
- Arizona Wildcats snap seven-game losing streak with 76-51 win over Cal Bears
- College basketball scoreboard: Cal Golden Bears at Arizona Wildcats
- Dylan Smith's sore ankle the latest form of adversity for Arizona Wildcats
- Arizona Wildcats commit Nico Mannion trolls doubters, scores 42 en route to state final
- Ryan Luther’s 3s are 'good shots' and a major shot in the arm for Arizona
- After snapping one streak, Wildcats will try to continue another against Stanford
- Scouting report: Arizona Wildcats vs. Stanford Cardinal
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