Watch: 7 best things Arizona Wildcats said after ending their losing streak

UA routs Cal behind Ryan Luther's 19 points

Arizona avoided its eighth consecutive loss and cruised by Cal 76-51 on Thursday behind Ryan Luther's five 3-pointers in a 19-point night for the graduate transfer power forward.

The Wildcats shot 4 of 15 from 3-point range in the first half, but picked up steam in the second half when it made 7 of 16 from beyond the arc.

Freshman Devonaire Doutrive finished the night with a career-high 11 points, six rebounds and three assists. Chase Jeter contributed 13 points on 6 of 8 shooting, and grabbed seven rebounds. 

Arizona advances to a 15-12 record, 6-8 in the Pac-12. Up next, the Wildcats will host Stanford at 6 p.m. Sunday. UA coach Sean Miller, Luther and Doutrive spoke during Arizona's postgame press conference; here's what they had to say. 

Miller on the win

Sean Miller: “We needed to win.” pic.twitter.com/gXbuERp2pt

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) February 22, 2019

The winning side

Ryan Luther on Arizona’s win over Cal and snapping the 7-game losing streak: pic.twitter.com/BC9fik1Nnb

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) February 22, 2019

Luther's 3s were important for the Cats

Sean Miller on Ryan Luther’s 19-point performance against Cal: pic.twitter.com/C3KNdRnL6B

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) February 22, 2019

Doutrive on how Arizona weathered the losing streak

Devonaire Doutrive on his role with Brandon Williams being out and handling the 7-game losing streak: pic.twitter.com/FvztM5BVpp

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) February 22, 2019

Dylan Smith's ankle

Sean Miller says Dylan Smith wasn’t 100 percent in the second half after twisting his ankle. pic.twitter.com/hC1br4jeZx

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) February 22, 2019

'Slim chance' Brandon Williams plays on Sunday

Sean Miller says there’s a “slim chance” Brandon Williams (knee) plays against Stanford on Sunday. pic.twitter.com/XV1ErIzL7I

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) February 22, 2019

Air Luther?

Sean Miller on Ryan Luther’s dunking abilities: “When he jumps, I never think he’s gonna dunk. ... He surprises you once in a while.” pic.twitter.com/ZmNI2pqnkn

— Justin Spears (@JustinESports) February 22, 2019