The third-ranked Arizona Wildcats had yet another lackadaisical start to a game, but once again, the UA overcame sloppy play to beat the Oregon State Beavers 83-69 Thursday evening at McKale Center.
Arizona was led by Azuolas Tubelis, who scored 22 points, and Bennedict Mathurin, who tallied 20 points. Thursday marked the second straight game both of Arizona's stars were able to record over 20 points.
Up next: Arizona (23-2) will host the Oregon Ducks (17-9) Saturday at 8 p.m. ESPN's "College GameDay" will have their pregame show beginning at 9 a.m. at McKale Center. After Arizona's win over the Beavers, UA head coach Tommy Lloyd discussed overcoming slow starts, the challenge in facing the Ducks and his plans for "College GameDay."
Another slow start for the Cats
Tommy Lloyd takes the blame for Arizona’s sluggish start against Oregon State. “I’m gonna wear that one today. That’s on me.” pic.twitter.com/9kKCjfUjTC
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) February 18, 2022
'Effort ... before execution'
“Effort … before execution.” — A motivational sign in Tommy Lloyd’s office“At the end of the day, nothing beats great effort.” pic.twitter.com/RMr3XNblq9
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) February 18, 2022
Cutting down on turnovers/concerns
Tommy Lloyd on Arizona limiting turnovers over the last two games and if there’s anything that concerns him moving forward: pic.twitter.com/BANlVuyYMW
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) February 18, 2022
College GameDay plans with 'T-Locs'
“I’ll probably be at Baja Cafe watching it with the other T-Locs, is that what they call them? I’m gonna be hanging out with my T-Locs.” — Tommy Lloyd on his current plans for @CollegeGameDay 😂 🧇 🍳 🥞 pic.twitter.com/8GFJn8DjUq
— Justin Spears (@JustinESports) February 18, 2022
Facing the Ducks on Saturday
Tommy Lloyd on Arizona’s showdown with Oregon on Saturday: pic.twitter.com/EKomfPA6Zb
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) February 18, 2022
