Photos: Arizona Wildcats defeat Oregon State 62-53 in McKale Center
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The Wildcats get a stern test in 62-53 win over the Beavers at McKale Center, January 11. 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona guard Rawle Alkins (1) roars after a steal and a slam helped the Wildcats finally build a lead against a determined Oregon State in the second half of their Pac-12 game at McKale Center, Thursday, January 11, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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A young fan grabs a selfie with Arizona quarterback Khalil Tate, sitting courtside for the Wildcats game against Oregon State at McKale Center, Thursday, January 11, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona head coach Sean Miller sweats through a nervy second half against Oregon State at McKale Center, Thursday, January 11, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona guard Allonzo Trier (35) throws down over Oregon State guard Ethan Thompson (5) on a Wildcat break in the second half of their Pac-12 game at McKale Center, Thursday, January 11, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright (0) runs through the defensive pressure of Oregon State guard Stephen Thompson Jr. (1) on a drive into the paint in the second half of their Pac-12 game at McKale Center, Thursday, January 11, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona forward Deandre Ayton (13) goes airborne on his way to a dunk against Oregon State in the second half of their Pac-12 game at McKale Center, Thursday, January 11, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright (0) can't stop Oregon State guard Ethan Thompson (5) from getting away on a break after losing the race to a loose ball in the second half of their Pac-12 game at McKale Center, Thursday, January 11, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona guard Rawle Alkins (1) beats Oregon State forward Alfred Hollins (4) to a loose ball in the Wildcats defensive key in the second half of their Pac-12 game at McKale Center, Thursday, January 11, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Oregon State forward Tres Tinkle (3) claims innocence, Arizona center Dusan Ristic (14) disagrees, on a possession call on a ball out of bounds late in the second half of their Pac-12 game at McKale Center, Thursday, January 11, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona guard Allonzo Trier (35) gestures after draining a three pointer as the Wildcats finally sustained a lead against Oregon State in the second half of their Pac-12 game at McKale Center, Thursday, January 11, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona guard Brandon Randolph (5) attempts to scoop a shot around and under Oregon State forward Drew Eubanks (12) during the second half of their Pac-12 game at McKale Center, Thursday, January 11, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona guard Rawle Alkins (1) goes to the hoop past Oregon State forward Drew Eubanks (12) during a Wildcat flurry late in the second half in their Pac-12 game at McKale Center, Thursday, January 11, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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A couple of Zona Zoo fans in shark outfits dance along with the pep band just before the Wildcats tip off against Oregon State at McKale Center, Thursday, January 11, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona center Dusan Ristic (14) snares a rebound against Oregon State forward Seth Berger (32) in the first half of their Pac-12 game at McKale Center, Thursday, January 11, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona forward Ira Lee (11) races Oregon State guard Ethan Thompson (5) to a loose ball in the second half of their Pac-12 game at McKale Center, Thursday, January 11, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Oregon State forward Drew Eubanks (12) gets just enough of Arizona center Dusan Ristic (14) to foil his dunk attempt late in the second half of their Pac-12 game at McKale Center, Thursday, January 11, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Oregon State head coach Wayne Tinkle has words with one of the game officials after one of his Beavers earned a technical foul in the second half against Arizona at McKale Center, Thursday, January 11, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona forward Deandre Ayton (13) gets whacked in the head by Oregon State forward Seth Berger (32) on his baseline drive to the bucket in the second half of their Pac-12 game at McKale Center, Thursday, January 11, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Oregon State forward Tres Tinkle (3), left, swipes Arizona guard Allonzo Trier's (35) hand off the ball as the two scrap for a rebound in the first half of their Pac-12 game at McKale Center, Thursday, January 11, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona guard Rawle Alkins (1) comes in from behind to stuff Oregon State guard Ethan Thompson (5) with help from forward Ira Lee (11) in the first half of their Pac-12 game at McKale Center, Thursday, January 11, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona guard Brandon Randolph (5) flushes home a dunk finishing off a Wildcat fast break against Oregon State in the first half of their Pac-12 game at McKale Center, Thursday, January 11, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona guard Allonzo Trier (35) tries to muscle his way under Oregon State guard Ethan Thompson (5) in the first half of their Pac-12 game at McKale Center, Thursday, January 11, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona forward Ira Lee (11) rips a dunk against Oregon State in the first half of their Pac-12 game at McKale Center, Thursday, January 11, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona forward Ira Lee (11) reacts after dropping a dunk and picking up the and-one on the play against Oregon State in the first half of their Pac-12 game at McKale Center, Thursday, January 11, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona forward Ira Lee (11) breaking a sweat early, shooting around on his own about two hours before the Wildcats go against Oregon State at McKale Center, Thursday, January 11, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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Oregon State center Gligorije Rakocevic (23), left, from Montenegro, chats with Arizona center Dusan Ristic (14), who hails from neighboring Serbia, near mid-court at McKale center just before the Beavers take on the Wildcats, Thursday, January 11, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
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