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.Β
Here's what Lloyd said following Arizona's latest setback:Β
'We didn't play good'
βWe didnβt play good. Bottom line.β β Tommy Lloyd after Arizonaβs 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: βIβve lost before in my life. β¦ Youβre not gonna go undefeated forever.β pic.twitter.com/vFFHITOKEn
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) January 8, 2023
Not staying sour for long
βYou donβt let a day like this take your mojo. β¦ Make sure Thursday at Oregon State we play our asses off.β β Tommy Lloyd after Arizonaβs 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. βIt was one of those days. Oumar is a special guy and heβll bounce back.β pic.twitter.com/BkdRn42NxT
— Justin Spears (@JustinESports) January 8, 2023
Finding an identity
Tommy Lloyd: βWe have to go out and fight for who we want to be every single game. You gotta fight for that identity.β pic.twitter.com/7Oaw7d2HJs
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) January 8, 2023