Photos: University of Arizona cruises past Cal 91-65, Pac 12 basketball
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Kelly Presnell
Photojournalist
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Arizona led lost the jump but not much else in running past the Golden Bears 91-65 in a Pac 12 game at McKale Center, February 1, 2024, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona center Oumar Ballo (11) gets hit from both sides pulling down a rebound between forward Fardaws Aimaq (00), left, and Cal guard Jaylon Tyson (20) in the second half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 1, 2024.
Arizona guard Jaden Bradley (0) gets handled by Cal guard Jaylon Tyson (20) but still get his points in the first half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 1, 2024.
Arizona guard Kylan Boswell (4) gets hit trying to fly past Cal forward Grant Newell (14) in the first half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 1, 2024.
Arizona center Oumar Ballo (11) fends off Cal forward Fardaws Aimaq (00) to get the inlet pass in the first half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 1, 2024.
Cal head coach Mark Madsen tries to plead his case after the Golden Bears didnβt get a call in the second half of their Pac 12 game against Arizona at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 1, 2024.
Arizona menβs basketball coach Tommy Lloyd chats with sophomore guard Kylan Boswell as he comes off the floor for a breather in the second half against Cal at McKale Center on Feb. 1.
Arizona guard Pelle Larsson (3) draws the offensive foul from a shot attempt by Cal guard Keonte Kennedy (3) in the second half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 1, 2024.
Cal forward Fardaws Aimaq (00) gets a piece of Arizona forward Keshad Johnson (16) and ruins his close range jumper in the second half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 1, 2024.
Arizona guard Kylan Boswell (4) gets a five for a three pointer late against Cal in the second half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 1, 2024.
Arizona center Oumar Ballo (11) lofts a shot over Cal forward Fardaws Aimaq (00) in the second half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 1, 2024.
Arizona forward Keshad Johnson (16) throws down a dunk over Cal forward Fardaws Aimaq (00), left, and guard Jalen Cone (15) in the second half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 1, 2024.
Arizona center Motiejus Krivas (14) battles his way into the paint against Cal forward Grant Newell (14), left, and guard Gus Larson (31) in the second half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 1, 2024.
Cal forward Fardaws Aimaq (00) tangles up Arizona guard KJ Lewis (5) foiling his run to the bucket in the second half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 1, 2024.
Arizona forward Filip Borovicanin (1) drags down an offensive rebound in the arms of Cal guard Gus Larson (31) in the second half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 1, 2024.
Arizona center Motiejus Krivas (14) tries to get the rebound from Cal forward Devin Curtis (13) in the second half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 1, 2024.
Cal forward Fardaws Aimaq (00) and Arizona center Oumar Ballo (11) vie for a rebound in the second half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 1, 2024.
Arizona center Motiejus Krivas (14) takes a hit from behind from Cal guard Gus Larson (31) on his shot attempt in the second half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 1, 2024.
Arizona guard KJ Lewis (5) works his way into a crowded lane past Cal forward Grant Newell (14) in the second half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 1, 2024.
Arizona center Oumar Ballo (11) gets in the face of teammate Arizona guard Caleb Love (2) after Loveβs successful drive to the basket against Cal in the first half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 1, 2024.
Arizona guard Pelle Larsson (3) tries to strip Cal guard Jalen Celestine (32) on his run up the middle in the first half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 1, 2024.
Arizona guard Caleb Love (2) looks for a call after he and Cal guard Keonte Kennedy (3) went to the floor for the ball in the first half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 1, 2024.
Arizona center Oumar Ballo (11) flexes for the fans after drawing a foul on his basket against Cal in the first half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 1, 2024.
Arizona guard Pelle Larsson (3) throws up the last ditch defense against Cal guard Jaylon Tyson (20) in the first half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 1, 2024.
Arizona forward Keshad Johnson (16) makes room for his shot against Cal forward Fardaws Aimaq (00) in the first half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 1, 2024.
Arizona guard Jaden Bradley (0) carries the ball into the lane through the heart of the Cal defense in the second half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 1, 2024.
A young fan gets spun courtesy of two dancers providing the half time entertainment in Arizonaβs game against Cal at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 1, 2024.
Arizona guard Kylan Boswell (4) sports a balloon hat on his way off the court following the Wildcatsβ 91-65 win against Cal at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 1, 2024.
Cal guard Jalen Cone (15) slams into Arizona guard Pelle Larsson (3) and picks up a foul in pursuit of the ball in the first half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 1, 2024.
Arizona guard Jaden Bradley (0) winds up a free throw in the early going the Wildcatsβ pre-game workout before tip off against Cal at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 1, 2024.
Arizona guard KJ Lewis (5) takes a few mid-range jumpers getting his shooting touch tuned for the game against Cal at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 1, 2024.
Kelly Presnell
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