Photos: University of Arizona pry a hard fought win from Cal Baptist 84-60, run streak to 11-0.
The Wildcats put a rocky first half behind them to outrun Cal Baptist in the second half for a 84-60 win at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., December 18, 2021.
University of Arizona Wildcats vs California Baptist Lancers
Arizona center Christian Koloko (35) leaves the entire Cal Baptist defense flatfooted as he rams home one of his three consecutive dunks in the second half of an 84-60 win over the Lancers in their NCAA men's basketball game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz.., December 18, 2021.
University of Arizona vs California Baptist University Lancers
Arizona guard Dalen Terry, left, and center Oumar Ballo get tangled up as Cal Baptist forward Malik Wade drives past them in the first half.
University of Arizona Wildcats vs California Baptist Lancers
Arizona forward Azuolas Tubelis (10) muscles his way to the basket over Cal Baptist guard Chance Hunter (13) in the first half of their NCAA men's basketball game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz.., December 18, 2021.
University of Arizona Wildcats vs California Baptist Lancers
Arizona guard Dalen Terry (4) fights his way along the baseline past against Cal Baptist guard Chance Hunter (13) in the first half of their NCAA men's basketball game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz.., December 18, 2021.
University of Arizona Wildcats vs California Baptist Lancers
Arizona guard Justin Kier (5) has to squeeze into the lane past Cal Baptist guard Ty Rowell (25) in the first half of their NCAA men's basketball game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz.., December 18, 2021.
University of Arizona Wildcats vs California Baptist Lancers
Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd keeps out of the way as Cal Baptist guard Chance Hunter (13) scoops up a loose ball near the sideline in the first half of their NCAA men's basketball game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz.., December 18, 2021.
University of Arizona Wildcats vs California Baptist Lancers
Arizona guard Dalen Terry (4) greets guard Bennedict Mathurin (0) as he leaves the court for a time out and after the Wildcats finally forged a lead against Cal Baptist late in the first half of their NCAA men's basketball game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz.., December 18, 2021.
University of Arizona Wildcats vs California Baptist Lancers
Arizona guard Bennedict Mathurin (0) gets his shooting eye dialed in before the Wildcats take the floor against Cal Baptist in their NCAA men's basketball game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz.., December 18, 2021.
University of Arizona Wildcats vs California Baptist Lancers
Arizona guard Kerr Kriisa (25) adjusts his Christmas socks as the Wildcats get ready to face Cal Baptist in their NCAA men's basketball game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz.., December 18, 2021.
University of Arizona Wildcats vs California Baptist Lancers
Arizona guard Dalen Terry (4) gets handled by Cal Baptist guard Chance Hunter (13) chasing an offensive rebound in the second half of their NCAA men's basketball game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz.., December 18, 2021.
University of Arizona Wildcats vs California Baptist Lancers
Arizona center Christian Koloko (35) rises above the crowd to slam home a bucket, the first of three in a row for him, against Cal Baptist in the second half of their NCAA men's basketball game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz.., December 18, 2021.
University of Arizona Wildcats vs California Baptist Lancers
Arizona guard Justin Kier (5) picks up a charge while driving around Cal Baptist guard Reed Nottage (5) in the second half of their NCAA men's basketball game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz.., December 18, 2021.
University of Arizona Wildcats vs California Baptist Lancers
Arizona guard Pelle Larsson (3) gets bowled over while trying to trap Cal Baptist guard Taran Armstrong (1) along the baseline in the second half of their NCAA men's basketball game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz.., December 18, 2021.
University of Arizona Wildcats vs California Baptist Lancers
Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd gets the Wildcats organized during a time out in the second half against Cal Baptist in their NCAA men's basketball game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz.., December 18, 2021.
University of Arizona Wildcats vs California Baptist Lancers
Arizona guard Justin Kier (5) pulls up for a shot over the Cal Baptist defense in the first half of their NCAA men's basketball game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz.., December 18, 2021.
University of Arizona Wildcats vs California Baptist Lancers
Arizona center Christian Koloko (35) flies in to swat a shot from against Cal Baptist guard Elijah Thomas (4) in the first half of their NCAA men's basketball game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz.., December 18, 2021.
University of Arizona Wildcats vs California Baptist Lancers
One of the saxophone players opts for the cool Santa look as the Arizona band gets in the holiday spirit for the Wildcats game against Cal Baptist at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz.., December 18, 2021.
University of Arizona Wildcats vs California Baptist Lancers
Arizona center Oumar Ballo (11) holds on in trying to maintain possession of a rebound against Cal Baptist guard Taran Armstrong (1) in the first half of their NCAA men's basketball game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz.., December 18, 2021.
University of Arizona Wildcats vs California Baptist Lancers
Arizona guard Bennedict Mathurin (0) slams into Cal Baptist forward Dan Akin (30) in attempt to penetrate the paint in the second half of their NCAA men's basketball game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz.., December 18, 2021.
University of Arizona Wildcats vs California Baptist Lancers
Arizona guard Kerr Kriisa (25) searches for an open teammate from the top of the key against Cal Baptist in the second half of their NCAA men's basketball game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz.., December 18, 2021.
University of Arizona Wildcats vs California Baptist Lancers
Arizona forward Azuolas Tubelis (10) gets battered by Cal Baptist guard Te'Jon Sawyer (35) in the second half of their NCAA men's basketball game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz.., December 18, 2021.
University of Arizona Wildcats vs California Baptist Lancers
Arizona guard Dalen Terry (4) rises above the crowd to drag down an offensive rebound against Cal Baptist in their NCAA men's basketball game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz.., December 18, 2021.
University of Arizona Wildcats vs California Baptist Lancers
Arizona center Oumar Ballo (11) gets off a hook shot in the paint against Cal Baptist in the second half of their NCAA men's basketball game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz.., December 18, 2021.
University of Arizona Wildcats vs California Baptist Lancers
Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd, right, chats with one of the game officials during a lull in the action against Cal Baptist in the second half of their NCAA men's basketball game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz.., December 18, 2021.
University of Arizona Wildcats vs California Baptist Lancers
Arizona forward Azuolas Tubelis (10) pulls up to float a shot past Cal Baptist forward Dan Akin (30) in the second half of their NCAA men's basketball game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz.., December 18, 2021.
Kelly Presnell
Photojournalist
Christian Koloko and Oumar Ballo constantly threatened Lancer drives to the basket.
Arizona outscored Cal Baptist 44-27 in the second half to secure the win after a closely-contested start to the game.
“Obviously, COVID has gone crazy,” UA coach Tommy Lloyd said Saturday, after UA beat Cal Baptist at McKale Center.
He's the first Pac-12 coach since Stanford’s Walter Powell in 1920-21 to win the first 11 games of his career.
Hear what Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd said following the Wildcats' 84-60 win over Cal Baptist at McKale Center on Saturday.
Instead of going small with Azuolas Tubelis resting, Arizona went really, really big.