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.ย
The Wildcats shot 49% from the field, albeit went 4-for-20 (20%) from 3-point range.ย
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.ย
Here's what Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd said after the win:
Bouncing back from loss to Utah
โWe just didnโt step up to the plate. Getting back out there today was good.โ โ 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 strugglesย
โIf Pelle is my problem, then I probably donโt have many problems. And heโs not a problem. Heโs going to figure it out.โ โ Tommy Lloyd on Pelle Larssonโs struggles to start the season pic.twitter.com/egX4lbK112
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) December 5, 2022
Lacking bench points
Tommy Lloyd on Arizonaโs bench production lately:โI wish it was more. I have to do a good job of developing those guys. โฆ I gotta develop those guys, gotta get them better.โAdded Lloyd: โIโm gonna push them, but also be patient with them.โ pic.twitter.com/NzpNC9IPY5
— Justin Spears (@JustinESports) December 5, 2022
Formula to winning
Tommy Lloyd has a two-step formula for winningโฆ 1A and 1B: โEffort and toughness.โ 2A and 2B: โExecution and intelligence.โ pic.twitter.com/pKGPrgSWmH
— Justin Spears (@JustinESports) December 5, 2022
Loss isn't justified
Does Utahโs road win over Washington State make Tommy Lloyd feel a little better about Arizonaโs loss to the Utes?โNope.โ 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
