Photos: University of Arizona 89 Oregon State 63, Pac12 basketball
Things got hot in the second half between the Wildcats and the Beavers, but Arizona got a measure of revenge for their earlier loss in Corvallis with an 89-63 win over the Oregon State at McKale Center, February 20, 2020, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona forward Zeke Nnaji (22) reacts to the replay showing Oregon State forward Tres Tinkle's elbow to the face of Wildcat guard Jemarl Baker Jr. in the second half of their Pac12 game at McKale Center, February 20, 2020 Tucson, Ariz.
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Oregon State forward Tres Tinkle (3) throws an elbow in the face of Arizona guard Jemarl Baker Jr. (10) and picks up an ejection in the second half of their Pac12 game at McKale Center, February 20, 2020 Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona forward Zeke Nnaji (22) gets fouled by Oregon State forward Kylor Kelley (24) on his way to the basket in the first half of their Pac12 game at McKale Center, February 20, 2020 Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona guard Josh Green (0) makes a big slam dunk finishing off a turnover triggered fast break against Oregon State in the first half of their Pac12 game at McKale Center, February 20, 2020 Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona forward Stone Gettings (13) tries to rise above the Oregon State defense, just missing a dunk in the first half of their Pac12 game at McKale Center, February 20, 2020 Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona guard Dylan Smith (3), left and forward Zeke Nnaji (22) fight for a rebound with Oregon State forward Kylor Kelley (24) in the first half of their Pac12 game at McKale Center, February 20, 2020 Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona head coach Sean Miller reacts as the Wildcats give up a bucket from Oregon State in the first half of their Pac12 game at McKale Center, February 20, 2020 Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona forward Stone Gettings (13) gets the fortunate carom to gather in a rebound behind Oregon State forward Alfred Hollins (4) in the first half of their Pac12 game at McKale Center, February 20, 2020 Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona guard Nico Mannion (1), left, and forward Zeke Nnaji (22) swarm Oregon State forward Tres Tinkle (3) in the fight for a loose ball in the second half of their Pac12 game at McKale Center, February 20, 2020 Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona guard Josh Green (0) knocks the ball out of the hands of Oregon State guard Ethan Thompson (5) near the top of the key in the second half of their Pac12 game at McKale Center, February 20, 2020 Tucson, Ariz.
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Oregon State guard Zach Reichle (11) slams into the Wildcat bench during a scramble with Arizona guard Dylan Smith (3) for a loose ball in the second half of their Pac12 game at McKale Center, February 20, 2020 Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona forward Zeke Nnaji (22) exults after picking up a foul on his put-back attempt against Oregon State in the second half of their Pac12 game at McKale Center, February 20, 2020 Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona forward Ira Lee (11) dives into a pile of players in the fight for a loose ball against Oregon State in the second half of their Pac12 game at McKale Center, February 20, 2020 Tucson, Ariz.
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Oregon State forward Kylor Kelley (24) smacks Arizona forward Ira Lee (11) in the face trying to deny his run to the basket in the second half of their Pac12 game at McKale Center, February 20, 2020 Tucson, Ariz.
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Oregon State head coach Wayne Tinkle talks with one of the game officials after the Beavers picked up a bench technical late in the second half of their Pac12 game against Arizona, February 20, 2020 Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona guard Dylan Smith (3) gets roughed up going to the bucket against Oregon State in the first half of their Pac12 game at McKale Center, February 20, 2020 Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona guard Nico Mannion (1) drives into the lane against Oregon State guard Sean Miller-Moore (1) in the first half of their Pac12 game at McKale Center, February 20, 2020 Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona guard Max Hazzard (5) goes airborne into the lane against Oregon State guard Jarod Lucas (2) in the first half of their Pac12 game at McKale Center, February 20, 2020 Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona guard Jemarl Baker Jr. (10) slips in from behind to swipe the ball from Oregon State center Roman Silva (12) in the first half of their Pac12 game at McKale Center, February 20, 2020 Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona center Christian Koloko (35) has the reach to reject the shot by Oregon State guard Ethan Thompson (5) in the first half of their Pac12 game at McKale Center, February 20, 2020 Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona forward Zeke Nnaji (22) works low against Oregon State forward Kylor Kelley (24) in the first half of their Pac12 game at McKale Center, February 20, 2020 Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona guard Dylan Smith (3) flies to the basket over Oregon State forward Alfred Hollins (4) and forward Kylor Kelley (24) in their Pac12 game at McKale Center, February 20, 2020 Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona guard Josh Green (0) has a wide open path to a dunk after an Oregon State turnover in their Pac12 game at McKale Center, February 20, 2020 Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona guard Josh Green (0) gets his second break away dunk against Oregon State in their Pac12 game at McKale Center, February 20, 2020 Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona guard Josh Green (0) floats his shot over Oregon State forward Alfred Hollins (4) in their Pac12 game at McKale Center, February 20, 2020 Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona forward Zeke Nnaji (22) throws down a dunk as the big men take the court for warm ups before going up against Oregon State at McKale Center, February 20, 2020 Tucson, Ariz.
Kelly Presnell
Photojournalist
The UA coach said Saturday's Arizona-Oregon game is "like March Madness."
Wildcats avenge last month's loss with 89-63 win over Oregon State in McKale Center.