Photos: Arizona escapes No. 7 Texas A&M 67-64 in Valley of the Sun Shootout
The Arizona Wildcats made a statement Tuesday night with a 67-64 win over No. 7 Texas A&M in Phoenix.
Check out the photos from Talking Stick Resort Arena shot by Arizona Daily Star photographer Kelly Presnell.Â
University of Arizona vs Texas A&M
Arizona guard Brandon Randolph (5) gets his high fives from center Dusan Ristic (14) after a successful shift against Texas A&M in the second half of their game in the Valley of the Sun Shootout at Talking Stick Resort Arena, Tuesday, December 5, 2017, Phoenix, Ariz.
University of Arizona vs Texas A&M
Arizona forward Ira Lee (11) challenges Texas A&M center Tonny Trocha-Morelos (10) for a lob pass into the paint in the second half of their game in the Valley of the Sun Shootout at Talking Stick Resort Arena, Tuesday, December 5, 2017, Phoenix, Ariz.
University of Arizona vs Texas A&M
Arizona guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright (0) rushes back to his teammates on the bench after the Wildcats clawed out a 64-67 win against Texas A&M in the Valley of the Sun Shootout at Talking Stick Resort Arena, Tuesday, December 5, 2017, Phoenix, Ariz.
University of Arizona vs Texas A&M
Arizona guard Allonzo Trier (35) looks for room to drive on the baseline against Texas A&M in the second half of their game in the Valley of the Sun Shootout at Talking Stick Resort Arena, Tuesday, December 5, 2017, Phoenix, Ariz.
University of Arizona vs Texas A&M
Arizona guard Allonzo Trier (35) picks up the foul on his baseline drive under Texas A&M forward Robert Williams (44) in the second half of their game in the Valley of the Sun Shootout at Talking Stick Resort Arena, Tuesday, December 5, 2017, Phoenix, Ariz.
University of Arizona vs Texas A&M
Arizona forward Deandre Ayton (13) works against Texas A&M center Tyler Davis (34) to get off a shot in the second half of their game in the Valley of the Sun Shootout at Talking Stick Resort Arena, Tuesday, December 5, 2017, Phoenix, Ariz.
University of Arizona vs Texas A&M
Arizona guard Allonzo Trier (35) gets small to slice his way into the lane between Texas A&M guard Admon Gilder (3), left, and guard Duane Wilson (13) in the first half of their game in the Valley of the Sun Shootout at Talking Stick Resort Arena, Tuesday, December 5, 2017, Phoenix, Ariz.
University of Arizona vs Texas A&M
Arizona guard Alex Barcello (23) manages to squeeze between Texas A&M guard JJ Caldwell (4), left, and center Tonny Trocha-Morelos (10) into the lane in the first half of their game in the Valley of the Sun Shootout at Talking Stick Resort Arena, Tuesday, December 5, 2017, Phoenix, Ariz.
University of Arizona vs Texas A&M
Arizona guard Alex Barcello (23) drives the baseline past Texas A&M guard Savion Flagg (5) in the first half of their game in the Valley of the Sun Shootout at Talking Stick Resort Arena, Tuesday, December 5, 2017, Phoenix, Ariz.
University of Arizona vs Texas A&M
Arizona guard Brandon Randolph (5) gets smothered on an intentional foul by Texas A&M guard JJ Caldwell (4) in the second half of their game in the Valley of the Sun Shootout at Talking Stick Resort Arena, Tuesday, December 5, 2017, Phoenix, Ariz.
University of Arizona vs Texas A&M
Arizona guard Allonzo Trier (35) protects the ball from Texas A&M forward DJ Hogg (1) on his drive into the paint in the first half of their game in the Valley of the Sun Shootout at Talking Stick Resort Arena, Tuesday, December 5, 2017, Phoenix, Ariz.
University of Arizona vs Texas A&M
Arizona center Dusan Ristic (14) holds back Texas A&M forward Robert Williams (44) to get off a jumper in the paint in the first half of their game in the Valley of the Sun Shootout at Talking Stick Resort Arena, Tuesday, December 5, 2017, Phoenix, Ariz.
University of Arizona vs Texas A&M
Texas A&M center Tonny Trocha-Morelos (10) sneaks in from behind to swat away a shot by Arizona forward Ira Lee (11) in the first half of their game in the Valley of the Sun Shootout at Talking Stick Resort Arena, Tuesday, December 5, 2017, Phoenix, Ariz.
University of Arizona vs Texas A&M
Arizona forward Deandre Ayton (13) throwing down during the big man drills in shoot around before the Wildcats take on Texas A&M in the Valley of the Sun Shootout at Talking Stick Resort Arena, Tuesday, December 5, 2017, Phoenix, Ariz.
University of Arizona vs Texas A&M
Arizona guard Rawle Alkins (1) dunking in pregame warmups, did not play against Texas A&M in the Valley of the Sun Shootout at Talking Stick Resort Arena, Tuesday, December 5, 2017, Phoenix, Ariz.
University of Arizona vs Texas A&M
Arizona guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright (0) dives in to swipe the ball from Texas A&M guard Savion Flagg (5) in the second half of their game in the Valley of the Sun Shootout at Talking Stick Resort Arena, Tuesday, December 5, 2017, Phoenix, Ariz.
University of Arizona vs Texas A&M
Arizona guard Rawle Alkins (1), left, and forward Ira Lee (11) celebrate the Wildcats hard earned 64-67 win against Texas A&M in the Valley of the Sun Shootout at Talking Stick Resort Arena, Tuesday, December 5, 2017, Phoenix, Ariz.
University of Arizona vs Texas A&M
Arizona forward Ira Lee (11) denies Texas A&M guard Mark French (11) an easy bucket in the first half of their game in the Valley of the Sun Shootout at Talking Stick Resort Arena, Tuesday, December 5, 2017, Phoenix, Ariz.
University of Arizona vs Texas A&M
Arizona guard Brandon Randolph (5) picks up an intentional foul from Texas A&M guard JJ Caldwell (4) on his drive to the bucket on a Wildcat fast break in the second half of their game in the Valley of the Sun Shootout at Talking Stick Resort Arena, Tuesday, December 5, 2017, Phoenix, Ariz.
University of Arizona vs Texas A&M
Arizona head coach Sean Miller draws up a plan for his Wildcats to employ against Texas A&M in the second half of their game in the Valley of the Sun Shootout at Talking Stick Resort Arena, Tuesday, December 5, 2017, Phoenix, Ariz.
University of Arizona vs Texas A&M
Arizona forward Deandre Ayton (13) gets a one-on-one talk from one of the game officials after he drew a foul on a his drive against Texas A&M in the second half of their game in the Valley of the Sun Shootout at Talking Stick Resort Arena, Tuesday, December 5, 2017, Phoenix, Ariz.
University of Arizona vs Texas A&M
A pair of Arizona fans watch the second half against Texas A&M surrounded by the friendly purple of Grand Canyon University fans in the second half of their game in the Valley of the Sun Shootout at Talking Stick Resort Arena, Tuesday, December 5, 2017, Phoenix, Ariz.
University of Arizona vs Texas A&M
Arizona head coach Sean Miller gestures towards his players as they get set to face Texas A&M in the second half of their game in the Valley of the Sun Shootout at Talking Stick Resort Arena, Tuesday, December 5, 2017, Phoenix, Ariz.
University of Arizona vs Texas A&M
Arizona guard Dylan Smith (3) and forward Ira Lee (11) win the battle for a rebound against Texas A&M center Tonny Trocha-Morelos (10) in the second half of their game in the Valley of the Sun Shootout at Talking Stick Resort Arena, Tuesday, December 5, 2017, Phoenix, Ariz.
University of Arizona vs Texas A&M
Texas A&M head coach Billy Kennedy tries to get his defense set while facing Arizona in the first half of their game in the Valley of the Sun Shootout at Talking Stick Resort Arena, Tuesday, December 5, 2017, Phoenix, Ariz.
Four Wildcats scored 13 points each in Arizona's win over the seventh-ranked Aggies.
Newcomers are the key to Arizona's successful March, which is why they're playing so much in December.
Neutral-site victory a big one for program that's struggled so far this season.