Photos: Arizona State upsets #7 Arizona Wildcats, Pac-12 basketball
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Kelly Presnell
Photojournalist
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The Wildcats fall to arch rival Sun Devils on a last second shot 89-88 at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 25, 2023.
Arizona guard Kerr Kriisa (25) heads off the court as the Arizona State spill onto the court to celebrate their 89-88 buzzer-beater at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 25, 2023.
Arizona State players chase guard Desmond Cambridge Jr. (4) down the court after his buzzer-beater from beyond half-court gave the Sun Devils an 89-88 upset over Arizona at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 25, 2023.
Arizona guard Courtney Ramey walks off the court after the Wildcats fell on a buzzer-beater 89-88 to Arizona State at McKale Center on Feb. 25, 2023.
Arizona guard Kerr Kriisa (25) gets jostled in his attempt to dump a pass over Arizona State forward Jamiya Neal (5) in the second half of their Pac-12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 25, 2023.
Arizona guard Courtney Ramey (0), top, manages to dislodge the ball from Arizona State guard DJ Horne (0) for a moment in the first half of their Pac-12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 25, 2023.
Arizona center Oumar Ballo (11) gets called for leveling Arizona State forward Warren Washington (22) while backing into the lane in the first half of their Pac-12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 25, 2023.
Arizona forward Azuolas Tubelis hauls in an inlet pass among the Arizona State defense in the first half of their Pac-12 game at McKale Center on Feb. 25, 2023.
Arizona State forward Alonzo Gaffney (32) gets an armful of Arizona forward Azuolas Tubelis (10) while trying to dribble into the lane in the first half of their Pac-12 game at McKale Center.
Arizona Tommy Lloyd tries to rally the crowd in the early going against Arizona State at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 25, 2023.
Arizona State coach Bobby Hurley has a discussion with one of the game officials after a call against his Sun Devils during a first-half timeout against Arizona at McKale Center on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.
Arizona guard Pelle Larsson (3), left, guard Kerr Kriisa (25) and center Oumar Ballo (11) surround Arizona State forward Jamiya Neal (5) on his shot attempt in the second half of their Pac-12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 25, 2023.
Arizona forward Azuolas Tubelis (10) and Arizona State forward Jamiya Neal, left, chase an elusive rebound in the second half of their Pac-12 game at McKale Center on Feb. 25, 2023.
Arizona guard Cedric Henderson Jr. (45) gathers in the ball he pried away from Arizona State guard Frankie Collins (10) in the second half of their Pac-12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 25, 2023.
Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd coaches up forward Azuolas Tubelis (10) in the second half against Arizona State at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 25, 2023.
Arizona forward Azuolas Tubelis (10) offers a bit of flex after drawing a foul on a bucket against Arizona State in the second half of their Pac-12 game at McKale Center, on Feb. 25, 2023.
Arizona State coach Bobby Hurley voices his displeasure to a call against the Sun Devils in the second half of their Pac-12 game against Arizona at McKale Center on Feb. 25, 2023.
Arizona guard Kerr Kriisa (25) hugs center Oumar Ballo (11) after he drew a foul on a shot against Arizona State in the second half of their Pac-12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 25, 2023.
Arizona center Oumar Ballo (11) celebrates his score and his foul against Arizona State forward Warren Washington (22) in the second half of their Pac-12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 25, 2023.
Arizona guard Cedric Henderson Jr. (45) watches his dunk attempt bounce away from the rim in the first half against Arizona State at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 25, 2023.
Arizona State head coach Bobby Hurley and his bench react to a foul against the Sun Devils in the second half of their Pac-12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 25, 2023.
All eyes are on the officials as Arizona center Oumar Ballo gets called for an offensive foul against Arizona State in the first half of their epic Pac-12 showdown at McKale Center on Feb. 25.
Arizona guard Pelle Larsson (3) goes flying after colliding with Arizona State guard Frankie Collins (10) on a drive in the second half of their Pac-12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 25, 2023.
Arizona State guard Devan Cambridge, left, paws at Arizona guard Cedric Henderson Jr. in the second half of their Pac-12 game at McKale Center on Feb. 25, 2023.
Arizona forward Azuolas Tubelis (10) goes in and picks up a foul from Arizona State forward Duke Brennan (24) in the first half of their Pac-12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 25, 2023.
Arizona State guard Frankie Collins (10) bats away shot from Arizona guard Pelle Larsson (3) in the second half of their Pac-12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 25, 2023.
Arizona State guard DJ Horne (0) and Arizona forward Jordan Mains (22) get tangled up in the lane chasing a loose ball in the first half of their Pac-12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 25, 2023.
Arizona guard Kerr Kriisa (25), left, has a big hug for guard Matthew Lang (23) as he sub in for him in the first half against Arizona State at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 25, 2023.
Arizona State guard Frankie Collins (10) picks up the foul guarding Arizona guard Pelle Larsson (3) in the first half of their Pac-12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 25, 2023.
Arizona guard Kylan Boswell gets hemmed in from all sides while looking for an open teammate against Arizona State in the first half of their Pac-12 game at McKale Center in February.
Arizona guard Courtney Ramey (0) acknowledges the crowd as he takes the floor on senior night before the Wildcats' game against Arizona State at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 25, 2023.
Arizona guard Cedric Henderson Jr. (45) gets fives from the crowd as the senior heads to the court for the Wildcats' final home game of the season against Arizona State at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 25, 2023.
One of the members of the Pride of Arizona pep band uses the band's pad to get a message to center Oumar Ballo (11) before the game against Arizona State at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 25, 2023.
Arizona guard Kylan Boswell (4) poses for selfies with fans just before the Wildcats tip against Arizona State at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 25, 2023.
In-game host Sarah Kezele gets the crowd fired up from the ZonaZoo student section before tipoff of the Arizona-Arizona State game.
Arizona governor Katie Hobbs heads for her seat for the Arizona/Arizona States game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 25, 2023.
Kelly Presnell
Photojournalist
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