Photos: Arizona Wildcats beat Utah 84-81 in OT
The Arizona Wildcats held on to beat the Utah Utes 84-81 in OT at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz.
Photos by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Utah Utes guard Sedrick Barefield (2) dribbles between Arizona Wildcats guard Dylan Smith (3) and guard Brandon Randolph (5) during the first half of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Runnin' Utes men's college basketball game, Jan. 5, 2019, in McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Brandon Randolph (5) leaps into the arms of teammate Arizona Wildcats forward Ira Lee (11) after the overtime win at the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Runnin' Utes men's college basketball game, Jan. 5, 2019, in McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona prevailed in an 84-81 overtime victory.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Brandon Randolph (5) soars in for a breakaway jam after a steal during the first half of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Runnin' Utes men's college basketball game, Jan. 5, 2019, in McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona prevailed in an 84-81 overtime victory.
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Utah Utes center Jayce Johnson (34) runs smack into the arm of Arizona Wildcats center Chase Jeter (4) during the first half of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Runnin' Utes men's college basketball game, Jan. 5, 2019, in McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona Wildcats head coach Sean Miller makes a note of which official he thought should have decided a call against Arizona during the first half of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Runnin' Utes men's college basketball game, Jan. 5, 2019, in McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Brandon Williams (2) finds little room down low as Arizona Wildcats guard Dylan Smith (3), left, and center Chase Jeter (4) crowd him during the first half of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Runnin' Utes men's college basketball game, Jan. 5, 2019, in McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona Wildcats head coach Sean Miller howls during a timeout during the second half of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Runnin' Utes men's college basketball game, Jan. 5, 2019, in McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona prevailed in an 84-81 overtime victory.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Brandon Randolph (5) makes room around the defense of Utah Utes center Jayce Johnson (34) for a shot during the second half of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Runnin' Utes men's college basketball game, Jan. 5, 2019, in McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona prevailed in an 84-81 overtime victory.
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Arizona Wildcats center Chase Jeter (4) puts up a shot over Utah Utes center Jayce Johnson (34) during the second half of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Runnin' Utes men's college basketball game, Jan. 5, 2019, in McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona prevailed in an 84-81 overtime victory.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Brandon Williams (2) throws up a shot after being fouled in overtime at the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Runnin' Utes men's college basketball game, Jan. 5, 2019, in McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona prevailed in an 84-81 overtime victory.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Brandon Williams (2) roars after the Wildcats forced a Utah shot-clock violation during the second half of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Runnin' Utes men's college basketball game, Jan. 5, 2019, in McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona prevailed in an 84-81 overtime victory.
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Utah Utes center Jayce Johnson (34) talks to Utah Utes head coach Larry Krystkowiak as he stews over a fifth foul call on Johnson during the second half of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Runnin' Utes men's college basketball game, Jan. 5, 2019, in McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona prevailed in an 84-81 overtime victory.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Brandon Randolph (5) with the flush on a breakaway jam during the first half of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Runnin' Utes men's college basketball game, Jan. 5, 2019, in McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Brandon Randolph (5) celebrates his steal and breakaway dunk during the first half of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Runnin' Utes men's college basketball game, Jan. 5, 2019, in McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz.
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Utah Utes forward Both Gach (11) disrupts the handle of Arizona Wildcats forward Ira Lee (11) during the first half of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Runnin' Utes men's college basketball game, Jan. 5, 2019, in McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Justin Coleman (12) lowers his shoulder to drive around Utah Utes guard Parker Van Dyke (5) during the first half of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Runnin' Utes men's college basketball game, Jan. 5, 2019, in McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz.
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Former Arizona Wildcat Richard Jefferson is now a popular television analyst and podcaster.
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Arizona Wildcats head coach Sean Miller argues a call during the first half of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Runnin' Utes men's college basketball game, Jan. 5, 2019, in McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Brandon Williams (2) and Arizona Wildcats forward Ira Lee (11) smother the shot from Utah Utes forward Timmy Allen (20) during the first half of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Runnin' Utes men's college basketball game, Jan. 5, 2019, in McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona Wildcats head coach Sean Miller gives instructions to Arizona Wildcats center Chase Jeter (4) as he checks in during the first half of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Runnin' Utes men's college basketball game, Jan. 5, 2019, in McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Brandon Randolph (5) has his first attempt stymied by Utah Utes center Jayce Johnson (34) during the second half of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Runnin' Utes men's college basketball game, Jan. 5, 2019, in McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona prevailed in an 84-81 overtime victory.
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Arizona Wildcats head coach Sean Miller waves toward the crowd after the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Runnin' Utes men's college basketball game, Jan. 5, 2019, in McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona prevailed in an 84-81 overtime victory.
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Utah Utes center Jayce Johnson (34) dribbles around Arizona Wildcats center Chase Jeter (4) during overtime at the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Runnin' Utes men's college basketball game, Jan. 5, 2019, in McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona prevailed in an 84-81 overtime victory.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Brandon Randolph (5) falls backward as he shoots during the second half of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Runnin' Utes men's college basketball game, Jan. 5, 2019, in McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona prevailed in an 84-81 overtime victory.
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Utah Utes forward Timmy Allen (20) looks for a teammate to pass to as he's defended by Arizona Wildcats center Chase Jeter (4) in overtime at the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Runnin' Utes men's college basketball game, Jan. 5, 2019, in McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona prevailed in an 84-81 overtime victory.
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Utah Utes head coach Larry Krystkowiak contends an Arizona players used an elbow during the second half of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Runnin' Utes men's college basketball game, Jan. 5, 2019, in McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona prevailed in an 84-81 overtime victory.
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Utah Utes head coach Larry Krystkowiak watches as Arizona Wildcats head coach Sean Miller shouts instruction during the second half of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Runnin' Utes men's college basketball game, Jan. 5, 2019, in McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona prevailed in an 84-81 overtime victory.
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Arizona Wildcats center Chase Jeter (4) corrals an offensive rebound during the second half of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Runnin' Utes men's college basketball game, Jan. 5, 2019, in McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona prevailed in an 84-81 overtime victory.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Justin Coleman (12) turns the corner to put up a shot during the first half of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Runnin' Utes men's college basketball game, Jan. 5, 2019, in McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona prevailed in an 84-81 overtime victory.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Brandon Williams (2) shoots over Utah Utes guard Parker Van Dyke (5) during the first half of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Runnin' Utes men's college basketball game, Jan. 5, 2019, in McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Dylan Smith (3) flashes a trio of fingers to mark a three-point make during the first half of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Runnin' Utes men's college basketball game, Jan. 5, 2019, in McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Justin Coleman (12) dribbles between Utah Utes guard Parker Van Dyke (5) and forward Donnie Tillman (3), behind, during the first half of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Runnin' Utes men's college basketball game, Jan. 5, 2019, in McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Ira Lee (11) rejects a shot from Utah Utes guard Sedrick Barefield (2) during the first half of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Runnin' Utes men's college basketball game, Jan. 5, 2019, in McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Brandon Randolph (5) soars for a breakaway jam after a steal during the first half of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Runnin' Utes men's college basketball game, Jan. 5, 2019, in McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona Wildcats center Chase Jeter (4) warms up in street clothes before the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Runnin' Utes men's college basketball game, Jan. 5, 2019, in McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Alex Barcello (23) shoots a warm-up three before the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Runnin' Utes men's college basketball game, Jan. 5, 2019, in McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Brandon Randolph (5) winds up for a shoot-around dunk before the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Runnin' Utes men's college basketball game, Jan. 5, 2019, in McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona Wildcats forwards Jake DesJardins, middle, and Matt Weyand enjoy Emmanuel Akot's dance to the music before the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Utah Runnin' Utes men's college basketball game, Jan. 5, 2019, in McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz.
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More information
- Watch: 6 best things Arizona Wildcats said after squeaking by Utah in OT
- Seen and heard: On home cookin', Justin Coleman's start and Richard Jefferson's mic
- Wildcats find hard-earned victory on an afternoon when so much else was missing
- Greg Hansen: Arizona's mastery over Utes and their 'Coach K' is the stuff of magic
- College basketball scoreboard: Arizona vs. Utah
- Arizona Wildcats hang on to beat Utah 84-81 in overtime
- Utah takes down Arizona 80-64, snaps Wildcats' 11-game win streak
- Sean Miller gives Arizona Wildcats guard Justin Coleman credit for playing through pain
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