No. 4 Arizona bounced back from its first loss of the season on Sunday, with an 81-68 win over the Cal Golden Bears at McKale Center.Β
The Wildcats shot 49% from the field, albeit went 4-for-20 (20%) from 3-point range.Β
Arizona was led by forward Azuolas Tubelis who scored 25 points and grabbed 12 rebounds for his second double-double of the season. UA center Oumar Ballo added 17 points and seven rebounds.Β
Here's what Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd said after the win:
Bouncing back from loss to Utah
βWe just didnβt step up to the plate. Getting back out there today was good.β β Tommy Lloyd on Arizona bouncing back from its loss to Utah and beating Cal on Sunday pic.twitter.com/1R1Ui0HoQY
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) December 5, 2022
Pelle Larsson's strugglesΒ
βIf Pelle is my problem, then I probably donβt have many problems. And heβs not a problem. Heβs going to figure it out.β β Tommy Lloyd on Pelle Larssonβs struggles to start the season pic.twitter.com/egX4lbK112
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) December 5, 2022
Lacking bench points
Tommy Lloyd on Arizonaβs bench production lately:βI wish it was more. I have to do a good job of developing those guys. β¦ I gotta develop those guys, gotta get them better.βAdded Lloyd: βIβm gonna push them, but also be patient with them.β pic.twitter.com/NzpNC9IPY5
— Justin Spears (@JustinESports) December 5, 2022
Formula to winning
Tommy Lloyd has a two-step formula for winningβ¦ 1A and 1B: βEffort and toughness.β 2A and 2B: βExecution and intelligence.β pic.twitter.com/pKGPrgSWmH
— Justin Spears (@JustinESports) December 5, 2022
Loss isn't justified
Does Utahβs road win over Washington State make Tommy Lloyd feel a little better about Arizonaβs loss to the Utes?βNope.β pic.twitter.com/d9Qqo5ZR6p
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) December 5, 2022
Playing Indiana in Las Vegas
Tommy Lloyd on Arizona facing Indiana in Las Vegas: pic.twitter.com/NNCKNDvMsP
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) December 5, 2022