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Watch: Azuolas Tubelis' buzzer-beater lifts Arizona to 84-82 win over ASU

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Alec White
Jan 22, 2021
Jan 22, 2021 Updated Jan 24, 2021

Azuolas Tubelis' game-winner (ESPN TV screen grab) — Screenshot via ESPN

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How about that for a finish?!

Freshman Azuolas Tubelis delivered a layup in the closing seconds to complete a comeback win over ASU.

Here's the highlight of a basket sure to go down in the lore of the rivalry's history.

AZUOLAS TUBELIS FOR THE WIN! Arizona beats ASU 84-82(Via ESPN) pic.twitter.com/iQqsPMTE7i
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) January 22, 2021

Alec has been with the Star since October 2019. He writes stories and produces digital content primarily about the Arizona Wildcats. Alec graduated from the University of Arizona in May 2020.

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