Photos: University of Arizona notches a 95-78 win over Southern, men's basketball
The Wildcats get a triple double from Kerr Kriisa in their second test of the young season with a 95-78 win against the Jaguars, McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., November 11, 2022.
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Arizona guard Kerr Kriisa (25) celebrates after draining a long-range three pointer against Southern in the second half of their game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., November 11, 2022.
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Arizona forward Filip Borovicanin (1) gets fouled trying a short range shot against Southern in the second half of their game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., November 11, 2022.
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Southern guard Kris Gardner (14) crashes down on Arizona forward Dylan Anderson (44) in the second half of their game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., November 11, 2022.
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Arizona center Oumar Ballo (11) goes to the bucket for a first half jam against Southern in the their game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., November 11, 2022.
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Arizona guard Cedric Henderson Jr. (45) throws down over Southern guard P.J. Byrd (3) in the their game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., November 11, 2022.
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Arizona forward Azuolas Tubelis (10) a seat of the pants shot after winning the scramble for a ball under the basket against Southern in the their game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., November 11, 2022.
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Arizona center Oumar Ballo (11) gets battered by the Southern defense on a shot attempt in the second half of their game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., November 11, 2022.
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Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd tries to get guard Kerr Kriisa (25) backs to the Wildcats huddle during skirmish late in the second half against Southern at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., November 11, 2022.
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Arizona center Oumar Ballo (11) gestures for more noise from the crowd after a Wildcat bucket against Southern in the first half of their game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., November 11, 2022.
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Arizona guard Adama Bal (2) loses the handle on the ball driving against Southern forward Jariyon Wilkens (5) in the first half of their game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., November 11, 2022.
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Arizona forward Azuolas Tubelis (10) finds a seam in the Southern defense for a short range jumper in the second half of their game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., November 11, 2022.
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Arizona center Oumar Ballo (11) tussles with Southern forward Jariyon Wilkens (5), left, forward JaRonn Wilkens (1) and forward Terrell Williams Jr. (0) while trying to put up shot in the first half of their game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., November 11, 2022.
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Arizona guard Pelle Larsson (3) throws up an acrobatic shot against Southern forward Jariyon Wilkens (5), top, and guard Gavin Harris (20) in the first half of their game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., November 11, 2022.
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Arizona forward Dylan Anderson slams home a dunk as the Wildcats run through their pre-game drills earlier this season.
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Arizona guard Adama Bal comes up with a loose ball from Southern forward Festus Ndumanya in the first half of their Nov. 11 game in McKale Center.
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Arizona guard Pelle Larsson (3) sacrifices his nose to stop Southern guard Tyrone Lyons (35) and his fast break dunk attempt in the first half of their game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., November 11, 2022.
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Arizona guard Kerr Kriisa (25), left, and center Oumar Ballo (11) team up to strip Southern guard Tyrone Lyons (35) of the ball in the first half of their game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., November 11, 2022.
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Arizona forward Henri Veesaar (13) polishes off an allez-oop against Southern in the first half of their game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., November 11, 2022.
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Arizona forward Azuolas Tubelis (10) and Southern guard Tyrone Lyons (35) dive for a loose ball following a Wildcat missed free-throw in the first half of their game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., November 11, 2022.
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Arizona guard Pelle Larsson (3) gets smothered by Southern forward Jalen Reynolds (12), top, and guard Bryson Etienne (23) in the first half of their game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., November 11, 2022.
Kelly Presnell
Photojournalist
With his signature headband strapped back on after a one-game absence, Arizona guard Kerr Kriisa posted his second career triple-double.
The Wildcats’ Estonian junior point guard collected 14 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists in the Wildcats’ 95-78 win over Southern on Friday.