Photos: Arizona Wildcats take a nail-biter from Stanford
The Wildcats trailed for much of the game before a late surge finally opened some room in their 81-69 win over the Cardinal, McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 3, 2022.
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It's all hands on Arizona Wildcats guard Pelle Larsson (3) as he fights for a rebound against the Stanford Cardinal in the first half of their Pac 12 men's basketball game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., March 3, 2022.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Bennedict Mathurin (0) slams home a fast break dunk as teammate guard Dalen Terry (4) celebrates as the team finally starts to get some separation from the Stanford Cardinal in the second half in their Pac 12 men's basketball game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., March 3, 2022.
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Arizona Wildcats center Christian Koloko (35) gets hit from all sides, Stanford Cardinal forward Jaiden Delaire (11), lifter, and forward James Keefe (22) while trying to shoot in the first half of their Pac 12 men's basketball game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., March 3, 2022.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Azuolas Tubelis (10) gets fouled on a drive by Stanford Cardinal forward Max Murrell (10) in the first half of their Pac 12 men's basketball game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., March 3, 2022.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Dalen Terry (4) scoops under Stanford Cardinal forward Max Murrell (10) fore a bucket in the first half of their Pac 12 men's basketball game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., March 3, 2022.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Bennedict Mathurin (0) gestures to the crowd after draining a long range three over the Stanford Cardinal in the second half of their Pac 12 men's basketball game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., March 3, 2022.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Pelle Larsson (3) gets squeezed out trying to keep Stanford Cardinal forward Lukas Kisunas (32) from handing off to forward Jaiden Delaire (11) in the first half of their Pac 12 men's basketball game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., March 3, 2022.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Bennedict Mathurin (0) comes eye-to-eye with the basket finishing off a fast break against the Stanford Cardinal in the second half of their Pac 12 men's basketball game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., March 3, 2022.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Azuolas Tubelis (10) has an anti-war slogan written on his shoes as he takes the floor for the second half against the Stanford Cardinal at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., March 3, 2022.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Justin Kier (5) pulls up to drop a basket over Stanford Cardinal guard Michael O'Connell (5) in the second half of their Pac 12 men's basketball game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., March 3, 2022.
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Arizona Wildcats center Christian Koloko (35) rises above the crowd to swat away a shot from Stanford Cardinal forward James Keefe (22) in the second half of their Pac 12 men's basketball game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., March 3, 2022.
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Arizona Wildcats center Christian Koloko (35) pulls down a defensive rebound over Stanford Cardinal forward Harrison Ingram (55) in the first half of their Pac 12 men's basketball game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., March 3, 2022.
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Arizona Wildcats center Christian Koloko (35) looks for room to pass in the paint against the Stanford Cardinal in the first half of their Pac 12 men's basketball game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., March 3, 2022.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Pelle Larsson (3) hangs from the rim after slamming home a dunk against the Stanford Cardinal in their Pac 12 men's basketball game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., March 3, 2022.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Dalen Terry (4) lofts a soft jumper in the second half against the Stanford Cardinal at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., March 3, 2022.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Bennedict Mathurin (0) celebrates after dropping a long range three against the Stanford Cardinal in the second half of their Pac 12 men's basketball game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., March 3, 2022.
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NASCAR driver and former Arizona student Kurt Busch talks to reporters before the Arizona Wildcats tip off against the Stanford Cardinal at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., March 3, 2022.
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John-Paul Rocznaik poses with Wilbur and a representative check for the Lute Olson Endowment for Excellence during the half time of the Arizona Wildcats against the Stanford Cardinal at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., March 3, 2022.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Kerr Kriisa (25) gets the headband just right before heading out for the team's workout prior to tipoff against the Stanford Cardinal at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., March 3, 2022.
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Arizona Wildcats center Christian Koloko (35), left, juggles a basketball soccer style while guard Pelle Larsson (3) watches from the front row seats before their game against the Stanford Cardinal at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., March 3, 2022.
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All the Stanford Cardinal players can only watch as Arizona Wildcats forward Azuolas Tubelis (10) finishes off break with a windmill dunk in the second half of their Pac 12 men's basketball game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., March 3, 2022.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Kerr Kriisa (25) dances in celebration after forward Azuolas Tubelis (10) slammed home a basket against the Stanford Cardinal in the second half of their Pac 12 men's basketball game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., March 3, 2022.
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Arizona Wildcats center Christian Koloko (35) invites more noise from an excited crowd during a rough second half against the Stanford Cardinal at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., March 3, 2022.
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Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd talks to his players during stoppage in the second half against the Stanford Cardinal in the second half at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., March 3, 2022.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Azuolas Tubelis, right, elbows his way around Stanford Cardinal forward Lukas Kisunas in the first half of their Pac-12 game at McKale Center on March 3, 2022.
Kelly Presnell
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