Photos: University of Arizona vs Washington State, Pac 12 basketball
The Wildcats ride a second half defensive surge to 69-53 win over the Cougars to kick off their final homestand at McKale Center, February 25, 2021, Tucson, Ariz.
University of Arizona vs Washington State
Arizona forward Jordan Brown (21) slams into Washington State forward DJ Rodman (11) on his shot attempt in the second half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center Tucson, Ariz., February 25, 2021.
University of Arizona vs Washington State
Arizona head coach Sean Miller tries to plead his case to one of the game officials after a call in the first half against Washington State at McKale Center Tucson, Ariz., February 25, 2021.
University of Arizona vs Washington State
Arizona guard Terrell Brown Jr. (31) gets squeezed into a miss by Washington State center Dishon Jackson (21), left, and Washington State guard Isaac Bonton (10) in the first half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center Tucson, Ariz., February 25, 2021.
University of Arizona vs Washington State
Washington State guard Noah Williams (24), left, and Arizona guard James Akinjo (13) go neck-and-neck in the race for a loose ball in the first half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center Tucson, Ariz., February 25, 2021.
University of Arizona vs Washington State
Arizona center Christian Koloko (35) hammers Washington State guard T.J. Bamba (5) on his dunk attempt in the second half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center Tucson, Ariz., February 25, 2021.
University of Arizona vs Washington State
Arizona forward Azuolas Tubelis (10) gets manhandled from all sides by Washington State forward Aljaz Kunc (4), eft, and center Dishon Jackson (21) on his drive to the basket in the second half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center Tucson, Ariz., February 25, 2021.
University of Arizona vs Washington State
Arizona guard Dalen Terry (4) reels off a tomahawk dunk in front of Washington State forward Aljaz Kunc (4) in the second half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center Tucson, Ariz., February 25, 2021.
University of Arizona vs Washington State
Arizona guard James Akinjo (13) gets a good look at the bucket and takes an uncontested long range jumper against Washington State in the second half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center Tucson, Ariz., February 25, 2021.
University of Arizona vs Washington State
Washington State center Efe Abogidi (0) throws down a big dunk over Arizona forward Azuolas Tubelis (10) in the second half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center Tucson, Ariz., February 25, 2021.
University of Arizona vs Washington State
Arizona guard Bennedict Mathurin (0) gets contact on his drive under the basket against Washington State forward Aljaz Kunc (4) in the second half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center Tucson, Ariz., February 25, 2021.
Kelly Presnell
Photojournalist
The Arizona Wildcats used a dominant second-half performance to beat Washington State 69-53 in McKale Center Thursday night. The UA has now won back-to-back games for the first time since the ASU series in January.
The latest news and notes from Thursday night's (late) game between the UA and Washington State in McKale Center.
Terrell Brown had seven points, eight assists and four blocks while starting in place of Kerr Kriisa.
Game day essentials, from projected starting lineups to storylines and series history, ahead of Arizona-Washington at McKale Center.