Watch: 8 best things Arizona Wildcats said after cruising by Georgia Southern

Alex Barcello's career-high, Chase Jeter's double-double lift UA in blowout fashion

Arizona routed Georgia Southern 100-70 on Thursday night as the Wildcats bounced back after losing back-to-games to Gonzaga and Auburn at the Maui Invitational. 

Chase Jeter led the Wildcats with 18 points and 10 rebounds, his third double-double of the season and a career-high in scoring. Sophomore guard Alex Barcello tabbed his own career-high with 16 points while shooting 60 percent from the field. Dylan Smith scored 10 and grabbed six rebounds. 

The Wildcats committed just six turnovers and had 22 assists. After falling behind to Georgia Southern 8-2 in bench points to start the game, the Wildcats finished with 47.

Next up: Arizona will play at UConn on Sunday in its first true road game of the season. Barcello, Smith and UA coach Sean Miller spoke after Arizona's win Thursday; here's what they had to say.

Critics are from Pluto

Sean Miller on how Arizona responded from the Maui Invitational: “We’re not gonna fold and we’re not gonna go down that path. ... If you’re gonna point the finger — ‘Man you lost two games in Maui and your team is gonna go south,’ that’s not happening.” pic.twitter.com/PxQCvOuTD6

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) November 30, 2018

Barcello's thoughts on Justin Coleman, Devonaire Doutrive

Alex Barcello on Justin Coleman’s wisdom and Devonaire Doutrive’s opportunity: pic.twitter.com/gpj8ehrAJO

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) November 30, 2018

Sean Miller on Barcello's confidence, Doutrive's potential

Sean Miller says Alex Barcello has been playing with more “fire and confidence.” Miller also praises freshman guard Devonaire Doutrive. pic.twitter.com/qdEPvGOYhW

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) November 30, 2018

Alex Barcello

Alex Barcello on his 16-point performance tonight against Georgia Southern: pic.twitter.com/NNv1rRKelo

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) November 30, 2018

Emmanuel Akot's role

Sean Miller on Emmanuel Akot: “He’s gonna find his niche. I’m confident in saying that.” pic.twitter.com/XaN6X0RRA2

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) November 30, 2018

Dylan Smith getting into a groove

Dylan Smith on finding his rhythm: pic.twitter.com/SGM86nJwe1

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) November 30, 2018

Doutrive's IQ

Sean Miller praises Devonaire Doutrive’s basketball IQ: “He’s no dummy.” pic.twitter.com/ktsM9AMtoW

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) November 30, 2018

Previewing UConn

Sean Miller on the upcoming trip to UConn: pic.twitter.com/y2YiXjrvlc

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) November 30, 2018