Photos: Arizona men's hoops opens '23-'24 season by dropping 122 points on Morgan State
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Mamta Popat
Photojournalist
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PHOTOS: The No. 12 Arizona men's basketball team scored its highest point total under Tommy Lloyd in 122-59 win over Morgan State in the Wildcats' season opener at McKale Center Monday night.
The Wildcats scored 38 points off 23 Morgan State turnovers, turning their season-opening show into a dunk-and-layup fest, delighting the crowd of about 12,000 fans and indicating that they may be ready for a difficult date at No. 2 Duke on Friday.
Arizona Wildcats center Oumar Ballo (11) lets out a scream after a slam dunk in the first half during a game against Morgan State at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on November 6, 2023.
Arizona Wildcats guard KJ Lewis (5) is defended by Morgan State Bears guard Demajion Topps (2) in the first half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on November 6, 2023.
Arizona Wildcats guard Pelle Larsson (3) is defended by Morgan State Bears guard Ahmarie Simpkins (11) in the first half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on November 6, 2023.
Arizona guard Caleb Love, left, is defended by Morgan State guard Wynston Tabbs in the first half of their game at McKale Center on Nov. 6, 2023.
Arizona Wildcats center Oumar Ballo (11) makes a shot over Morgan State Bears forward Christian Oliver (21) in the first half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on November 6, 2023.
Arizona Wildcats guard Pelle Larsson (3) releases the ball as Morgan State Bears guard Ahmarie Simpkins (11) watches in the first half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on November 6, 2023.
Arizona Wildcats forward Keshad Johnson (16) makes a drive towards the basket against Morgan State Bears forward Myles Thompson (5) in the first half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on November 6, 2023.
Arizona Wildcats forward Filip Borovicanin (1) eyes the basket as he’s defended by Morgan State Bears forward Allen Udemadu (24) and Morgan State Bears forward Will Thomas (10) in the first half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on November 6, 2023.
Arizona Wildcats center Motiejus Krivas (14) blocks the shot of Morgan State Bears forward Daniel Akitoby (12) in the first half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on November 6, 2023.
Arizona Wildcats guard Jaden Bradley (0) is double defended by Morgan State Bears guard Demajion Topps (2) and Morgan State Bears guard Kiran Oliver (4) in the first half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on November 6, 2023.
Arizona Wildcats guard Caleb Love (2) looks to make the pass as Morgan State Bears guard Wynston Tabbs (1) jumps behind him in the second half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on November 6, 2023. Arizona won 122-59.
Arizona Wildcats guard Kylan Boswell (4) cheers back towards the bench as Arizona’s lead increases over Morgan State in the second half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on November 6, 2023. Arizona won 122-59.
Arizona Wildcats center Oumar Ballo (11) and Arizona Wildcats forward Keshad Johnson (16) celebrate on the court in the second half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on November 6, 2023. Arizona won 122-59.
Arizona Wildcats guard Conrad Martinez (55) makes a drive towards the basket against Morgan State defenders in the second half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on November 6, 2023. Arizona won 122-59.
Arizona Wildcats guard Conrad Martinez (55) is defended by Morgan State players in the second half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on November 6, 2023. Arizona won 122-59.
Mamta Popat
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Arizona warmed up for a Friday night date at No. 2 Duke by dismantling Morgan State 122-59 while turning the ball over only seven times in the Wildcats' season opener at McKale Center.
