No. 5 Arizona escaped Thursday night win a 70-67 win over the Washington Huskies at McKale Center.Β
After trailing by 14, the Wildcats went on a 17-4 run to end the first half to cut Washington's lead to 42-41 at halftime.Β
UA forward Azuolas Tubelis had a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds, while frontcourt counterpart Oumar Ballo had 15 points and seven rebounds. Freshman point guard Kylan Boswell contributed nine points on 3-for-7 shooting from 3-point range, six rebounds and six assists in 20 minutes off the bench.Β
Here's what Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd said about Arizona's come-from-behind win against the Huskies:Β
Overcoming Washington'sΒ
Tommy Lloyd on Arizonaβs win over Washington: βI knew all along that this team has grit and that we were gonna get tested.β pic.twitter.com/xx1MxBXmgj
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) January 6, 2023
Tubelis stepping up as a defender
Tommy Lloyd on Azuolas Tubelisβ defense, Washingtonβs 2-3 zone: pic.twitter.com/lHnVTgouWp
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) January 6, 2023
Improving defensively
βWeβre winning games playing defense and thatβs what you have to do.β β Tommy Lloyd pic.twitter.com/VkLgnsX9fH
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) January 6, 2023
Boswell hitting next gear
Tommy Lloyd on Kylan Boswellβs progress as a freshman, taking a big shot late against Washington, and Courtney Ramey celebrating Boswellβs success: pic.twitter.com/jLRPCXjtIR
— Justin Spears (@JustinESports) January 6, 2023
Oumar Ballo battled illness this week
Tommy Lloyd says Oumar Ballo missed three days of practice this week due to an illness.βFor him to come out and give it up to his teammates, it says something about his character and him as a man. Iβm really proud heβs on our side.βWithout him today, we donβt get this done.β pic.twitter.com/bhxejNuWAD
— Justin Spears (@JustinESports) January 6, 2023
