Photos: Arizona Wildcats blow out No. 20 Colorado, 75-54
The #20 Colorado Buffaloes (13-3) visit McKale Center, Tucson, to take on the Arizona Wildcats (12-5) in Pac-12 college basketball on Jan. 18, 2020.
After taking two losses last week on the road the Wildcats returned home to take two wins. Arizona won their game against the Colorado Buffaloes with a final score of 75-54.
The Wildcats will face the rival Sun Devils in Tempe next Saturday.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Zeke Nnaji (22) takes a shot at the basket despite efforts to block by Colorado Buffaloes guard Tyler Bey (1) during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 18. 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Zeke Nnaji (22) reacts after scoring a point against the Colorado Buffaloes during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 18. 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Nico Mannion (1) passes the ball around Colorado Buffaloes guard McKinley Wright IV (25) during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 18. 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Ira Lee (11) snags a loose ball before it goes out of bound during a game against the Colorado Buffaloes at the McKale Center, on Jan. 18. 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Zeke Nnaji (22) falls into a group of players after grabbing a rebound during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 18. 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Zeke Nnaji (22) reacts after scoring a point against the Colorado Buffaloes during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 18. 2020.
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Colorado Buffaloes guard Tyler Bey (1) tries to block Arizona Wildcats forward Zeke Nnaji (22) from reaching the basket during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 18. 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Nico Mannion (1) runs the ball up the court during a game against the Colorado Buffaloes at the McKale Center, on Jan. 18. 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Josh Green (0) leaps in front of Colorado Buffaloes guard D'Shawn Schwartz (5) to distract him from making a play during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 18. 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats head coach Sean Miller calls out to his team as he watches them take on the Colorado Buffaloes during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 18. 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats celebrate their win against the Colorado Buffaloes during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 18. 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Josh Green (0) takes a shot towards the basket in the first period of a game against the Colorado Buffaloes at the McKale Center, on Jan. 18. 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Josh Green (0) tries to take a shot as he falls to the ground during a game against the Colorado Buffaloes at the McKale Center, on Jan. 18. 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Dylan Smith (3) passes the ball during a game against the Colorado Buffaloes at the McKale Center, on Jan. 18. 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Nico Mannion (1) drives the ball to the basket during a game against the Colorado Buffaloes at the McKale Center, on Jan. 18. 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Nico Mannion (1) drives the ball to the basket during a game against the Colorado Buffaloes at the McKale Center, on Jan. 18. 2020.
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Colorado Buffaloes forward Lucas Siewert (23) reaches up to block Arizona Wildcats forward Zeke Nnaji (22) from getting the ball to the basket during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 18. 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Ira Lee (11) helps Arizona Wildcats guard Nico Mannion (1) to his feet during a game against the Colorado Buffaloes at the McKale Center, on Jan. 18. 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Ira Lee (11) dunks on the Colorado Buffaloes during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 18. 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Ira Lee (11) dunks on the Colorado Buffaloes during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 18. 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Ira Lee (11) focuses on moving the ball up court during a game against the Colorado Buffaloes at the McKale Center, on Jan. 18. 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Josh Green (0) point down court as the team goes on defensive to keep the ball from the Colorado Buffaloes during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 18. 2020.
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Colorado Buffaloes guard D'Shawn Schwartz (5) tries to block a basket by Arizona Wildcats forward Ira Lee (11) during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 18. 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Ira Lee (11) is assisted by fellow teammate Ira Lee (11) in getting the ball around a group of Colorado Buffaloe players during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 18. 2020.
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Colorado Buffaloes guard McKinley Wright IV (25) tries to block off Arizona Wildcats guard Nico Mannion (1) from moving further down court during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 18. 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Zeke Nnaji (22) walks around the side of the court before the end of a game against the Colorado Buffaloes at the McKale Center, on Jan. 18. 2020.
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Colorado Buffaloes guard McKinley Wright IV (25) reacts to a call during a game at McKale Center on Jan. 18. 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Zeke Nnaji (22) picks himself up off the ground after a fall during a game against the Colorado Buffaloes at the McKale Center, on Jan. 18. 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats fans cheer on their team during a game against the Colorado Buffaloes at the McKale Center, on Jan. 18. 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Josh Green (0) reacts to a call during a game against the Colorado Buffaloes at the McKale Center, on Jan. 18. 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats boo a referee during a game against the Colorado Buffaloes at the McKale Center, on Jan. 18. 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Zeke Nnaji (22) congratulates Arizona Wildcats guard Max Hazzard (5) on a basket during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 18. 2020.
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Colorado Buffaloes forward Lucas Siewert (23) is pushed away by Arizona Wildcats forward Zeke Nnaji (22) as he moves the ball to the basket during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 18. 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Josh Green (0) moves the ball across the court during a game against the Colorado Buffaloes at the McKale Center, on Jan. 18. 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Dylan Smith (3) puts the ball in the hole during a game against the Colorado Buffaloes at the McKale Center, on Jan. 18. 2020.
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Colorado Buffaloes guard Daylen Kountz (2) tries to keep Arizona Wildcats guard Dylan Smith (3) from reaching the basket during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 18. 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Zeke Nnaji (22) tries to get open as the ball is put back into play during a game against the Colorado Buffaloes at the McKale Center, on Jan. 18. 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Zeke Nnaji (22) during a game against the Colorado Buffaloes at the McKale Center, on Jan. 18. 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats head coach Sean Miller calls out to a player during a game against the Colorado Buffaloes at the McKale Center, on Jan. 18. 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Jemarl Baker Jr. (10) passes the ball around Colorado Buffaloes guard Daylen Kountz (2) during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 18. 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Zeke Nnaji (22) snags a rebound during a game against the Colorado Buffaloes at the McKale Center, on Jan. 18. 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats head coach Sean Miller calls out to a player during a game against the Colorado Buffaloes at the McKale Center, on Jan. 18. 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Zeke Nnaji (22) is helped to his feet by Arizona Wildcats forward Stone Gettings (13) during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 18. 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats head coach Sean Miller watches the action during a game against the Colorado Buffaloes at the McKale Center, on Jan. 18. 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats head coach Sean Miller calls out to a player during a game against the Colorado Buffaloes at the McKale Center, on Jan. 18. 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Matt Weyand (54) watches his team from the bench as they face off against against the Colorado Buffaloes during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 18. 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Dylan Smith (3) during a game against the Colorado Buffaloes at the McKale Center, on Jan. 18. 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Ira Lee (11) looks to pass the ball during a game against the Colorado Buffaloes at the McKale Center, on Jan. 18. 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats head coach Sean Miller calls out to a player during a game against the Colorado Buffaloes at the McKale Center, on Jan. 18. 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Ira Lee (11) puts the ball in the basket during a game against the Colorado Buffaloes at the McKale Center, on Jan. 18. 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats head coach Sean Miller calls out to a player during a game against the Colorado Buffaloes at the McKale Center, on Jan. 18. 2020.
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Colorado Buffaloes guard Maddox Daniels (3) attempts a shot at the basket as Arizona Wildcats forward Zeke Nnaji (22) tries to block during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 18. 2020.
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Colorado Buffaloes forward Evan Battey (21) and Arizona Wildcats forward Ira Lee (11) talk following a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 18. 2020.
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