Photos: Arizona Wildcats defeat Arizona State University... Again, in Tucson
Arizona swept the season series against Arizona State for the first time since 2017-18. Arizona won 80-67.
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Arizona Wildcats come off the bench to cheer their teammates in the first half during game against Arizona State University at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on January 25, 2021.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Terrell Brown Jr. (31) is defended by Arizona State Sun Devils guard Alonzo Verge Jr. (11) and Arizona State Sun Devils forward Kimani Lawrence (4) in the first half during game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on January 25, 2021.
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Arizona Wildcats guard James Akinjo (13) jumps to defend Arizona State Sun Devils guard Remy Martin (1) in the first half during game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on January 25, 2021.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Bennedict Mathurin (0) makes an easy basket as Arizona Wildcats guard James Akinjo (13) looks on in the first half during game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on January 25, 2021.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Terrell Brown Jr. (31) eyes the basket over Arizona State Sun Devils guard Remy Martin (1) in the second half during game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on January 25, 2021. Arizona won 80-67
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Arizona Wildcats forward Azuolas Tubelis (10) jumps to shoot the ball in the second half during game against Arizona State University at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on January 25, 2021. Arizona won 80-67
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Arizona Wildcats guard Terrell Brown Jr. (31) and Arizona Wildcats center Christian Koloko (35) defend Arizona State Sun Devils guard Alonzo Verge Jr. (11) in the second half during game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on January 25, 2021. Arizona won 80-67
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Justin Kokoskie, athletic trainer, helps Arizona Wildcats guard Bennedict Mathurin (0) as he grabs his ankle in pain in the first half during game against Arizona State University at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on January 25, 2021.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Bennedict Mathurin (0) and Arizona Wildcats forward Jordan Brown (21) defend Arizona State Sun Devils forward Jalen Graham (24) in the first half during game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on January 25, 2021.
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Arizona State Sun Devils head coach Bobby Hurley calls out to referee in the first half during game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on January 25, 2021.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Terrell Brown Jr. (31) eyes the basket in the first half during game against Arizona State at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on January 25, 2021.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Azuolas Tubelis (10) blocks the shot of Arizona State Sun Devils guard Josh Christopher (13) in the first half during game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on January 25, 2021.
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Arizona Wildcats center Christian Koloko (35) reaches over Arizona State Sun Devils forward Jalen Graham (24) to make a shot in the second half during game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on January 25, 2021. Arizona won 80-67
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Arizona Wildcats forward Ira Lee (11) defends Arizona State Sun Devils guard Jaelen House (10) in the second half during game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on January 25, 2021. Arizona won 80-67
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Arizona Wildcats head coach Sean Miller places his hands on his head after a turnover late in the second half during game against Arizona State at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on January 25, 2021. Arizona won 80-67
Mamta Popat
Photojournalist
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