Photos: Third-ranked Wildcats outlast Oregon State 83-69 in McKale Center
- Kelly Presnell
- Updated
The Wildcats topped the Beavers 83-69 on the strength of a dominant second half in Thursday night's Pac-12 game.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Azuolas Tubelis (10) scoops his way to a bucket against the Oregon State Beavers in the second half in their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 17, 2022.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Dalen Terry (4) swings his way under Oregon State Beavers guard Dashawn Davis (13) for a basket in the second half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 17, 2022.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Bennedict Mathurin (0) holds his form after dropping a long-range three against the Oregon State Beavers in the second half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 17, 2022.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Justin Kier (5) drops a pass over the Oregon State Beavers defense for an assist in the second half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 17, 2022.
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Oregon State Beavers head coach Wayne Tinkle can't believe his team didn't get a call as they fall behind the Arizona Wildcats in the second half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 17, 2022.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Kerr Kriisa (25) gestures to the bench for the defensive set against the Oregon State Beavers in the second half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 17, 2022.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Pelle Larsson (3) gets knocked off his feet as he forces Oregon State Beavers guard Dashawn Davis (13) into a turnover in the second half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 17, 2022.
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Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd encourages his offense as they come up the floor against the Oregon State Beavers in the second half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 17, 2022.
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Arizona Wildcats center Oumar Ballo (11) swats the ball out of the reach of Oregon State Beavers center Roman Silva (12) in the first half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 17, 2022.
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Arizona Wildcats center Christian Koloko (35) bumps Oregon State Beavers forward Glenn Taylor Jr. (35) in their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 17, 2022.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Dalen Terry (4) goes hip-to-hip with Oregon State Beavers guard Dashawn Davis (13) for a basket in their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 17, 2022.
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Arizona Wildcats center Oumar Ballo (11) finishes off a dunk while the Oregon State Beavers defense watches in their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 17, 2022.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Bennedict Mathurin (0) finds enough room for a reverse lay-in against the Oregon State Beavers in the first half in their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 17, 2022.
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A couple of fans in the Zona Zoo student section wearing mo-cap suits dance to the pep band just before the Arizona Wildcats go up against Oregon State at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 17, 2022.
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Arizona Wildcats center Christian Koloko (35) elbows his way to two points Oregon State Beavers center Roman Silva (12) in the first half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 17, 2022.
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Arizona Wildcats center Oumar Ballo (11) jostles with Oregon State Beavers forward Glenn Taylor Jr. (35) for a rebound in the first half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 17, 2022.
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Arizona Wildcats center Oumar Ballo (11) gets fouled by Oregon State Beavers center Roman Silva (12) shooting from the top of the key in the first half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 17, 2022.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Dalen Terry (4) fights for a rebound with Oregon State Beavers guard Jarod Lucas (2) in the first half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 17, 2022.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Bennedict Mathurin (0) drives into the lane against the Oregon State Beavers in the first half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 17, 2022.
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Oregon State Beavers forward Warith Alatishe (10), left, fights with Arizona Wildcats forward Azuolas Tubelis (10) for the rebound in the first half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 17, 2022.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Kerr Kriisa (25) wrestles his way out of the grip of Oregon State Beavers forward Ahmad Rand (44) to drive into the lane in the first half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 17, 2022.
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Arizona Wildcats center Christian Koloko (35) is all alone to slam home a bucket against the Oregon State Beavers in the second half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 17, 2022.
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Arizona Wildcats big men center Christian Koloko (35), left, and center Oumar Ballo (11) get out on the court early, getting warmed up to go against Oregon State at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 17, 2022.
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