Watch: The most notable things Tommy Lloyd said after No. 5 Arizona's loss to Washington State

For the first time under head coach Tommy Lloyd, the fifth-ranked Arizona Wildcats suffered a home loss, after the UA fell 74-61 to Washington State on Saturday at McKale Center. 

Here's what Lloyd said following Arizona's latest setback: 

'We didn't play good'

“We didn’t play good. Bottom line.” — Tommy Lloyd after Arizona’s loss to Washington State pic.twitter.com/fBdtSOrAzl

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) January 8, 2023

Just any other loss

Tommy Lloyd on his first loss at McKale Center: “I’ve lost before in my life. … You’re not gonna go undefeated forever.” pic.twitter.com/vFFHITOKEn

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) January 8, 2023

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Not staying sour for long

“You don’t let a day like this take your mojo. … Make sure Thursday at Oregon State we play our asses off.” — Tommy Lloyd after Arizona’s loss to Washington State pic.twitter.com/3Fzfy5Td2M

— Justin Spears (@JustinESports) January 8, 2023

Oumar Ballo returning to form

Oumar Ballo, who was hospitalized with an illness earlier in the week, was 30% from the free-throw line against Washington State. “It was one of those days. Oumar is a special guy and he’ll bounce back.” pic.twitter.com/BkdRn42NxT

— Justin Spears (@JustinESports) January 8, 2023

Finding an identity

Tommy Lloyd: “We have to go out and fight for who we want to be every single game. You gotta fight for that identity.” pic.twitter.com/7Oaw7d2HJs

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) January 8, 2023