Watch: 6 best things Arizona Wildcats said after squeaking by Utah in OT
Key moments from Arizona's postgame press conference following an overtime win at McKale Center.
Wildcats hold off Utes in OT thriller
UpdatedWell, that was close.
Arizona advanced to 2-0 in Pac-12 play after it held off Utah 84-81 in overtime Saturday afternoon at McKale Center. Despite a 26-point performance from Utes guard Sedrick Barefield, Arizona was able to hang on behind Chase Jeter's 21 points and 13 rebounds.
Justin Coleman returned to the starting lineup after suffering a shoulder injury in practice earlier this week. Coleman came off the bench against Colorado on Thursday. He had an opportunity to win the game Saturday with 5.8 seconds left in regulation, but missed a 3-pointer. Coleman finished the afternoon with three points on 1-of-8 shooting.
Up next: The Wildcats travel to the Bay Area to face Cal (Thursday) and Stanford next Saturday. Here's what Sean Miller, Brandon Randolph and Jeter had to say in the postgame press conference following the win over Utah.
'Those are the type of games we signed up for'
UpdatedChase Jeter on holding off Utah in overtime: pic.twitter.com/RPhjYhEzYw
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) January 5, 2019
Plan for final shot at the end of regulation
UpdatedWas Justin Coleman’s shot at the end of regulation a part of the plan?“Yeah, we trusted him.” pic.twitter.com/gclgnsUhgB
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) January 5, 2019
Miller's thoughts on Arizona's performance down the stretch
UpdatedSean Miller says Sedrick Barefield fouling out was the key to Arizona’s win over Utah. “Him fouling out changed the game down the stretch.” pic.twitter.com/XwHtufGEkQ
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) January 5, 2019
Miller on home stand, Coleman's injury
UpdatedSean Miller applauds Justin Coleman for playing through injury (shoulder).“He really helped us this weekend when he didn’t have to.”Miller says Coleman is close to 100%. pic.twitter.com/Abey8T5gal
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) January 5, 2019
Final shot
UpdatedSean Miller on Justin Coleman’s final shot at the end of regulation: pic.twitter.com/gVsPGPeGJp
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) January 5, 2019
Undefeated against the mountain schools at McKale Center
UpdatedSean Miller on going 14-0 against Utah and Colorado at McKale Center: pic.twitter.com/V2VG4oO5Dv
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) January 5, 2019
Want to see photos of Arizona's win over Utah?
UpdatedMore information
- Seen and heard: On home cookin', Justin Coleman's start and Richard Jefferson's mic
- Photos: Arizona Wildcats beat Utah 84-81 in OT
- Wildcats find hard-earned victory on an afternoon when so much else was missing
- Greg Hansen: Arizona's mastery over Utes and their 'Coach K' is the stuff of magic
- College basketball scoreboard: Arizona vs. Utah
- Arizona Wildcats hang on to beat Utah 84-81 in overtime
- Utah takes down Arizona 80-64, snaps Wildcats' 11-game win streak
- Sean Miller gives Arizona Wildcats guard Justin Coleman credit for playing through pain
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