Photos: Arizona men's basketball glides to victory over Eastern New Mexico in exhibition game.
The Arizona men's basketball team rolled over Eastern New Mexico, 117-54, during an exhibition game at McKale Center on Monday Oct. 21, 2024.
Arizona forward Henri Veesaar, right, is defended by Eastern New Mexico’s Mo Austin in the first half during an exhibition game at McKale Center.
Arizona Wildcats forward Tobe Awaka (30) makes a pass as he’s defended by New Mexico Jaden Clarke in the first half during an exhibition game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. October 21, 2024.
Arizona Wildcats guard Jaden Bradley makes a drive towards the basket as Eastern New Mexico’s Mo Austin defends in the first half during an exhibition game at McKale Center on Oct. 21.
Arizona forward Tobe Awaka eyes the basket as players from Eastern New Mexico look on in the first half on Oct. 21.
Arizona Wildcats guard Jaden Bradley (0) is defended by Eastern New Mexico’s Cougar Downing and Isaiah Randolph in the first half during an exhibition game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. October 21, 2024.
Arizona Wildcats forward Trey Townsend (4) looks to make the play in the second half during an exhibition game against astern New Mexico at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. October 21, 2024. Arizona won 117-54.
Arizona forward Trey Townsend grabs the rebound in the second half during an exhibition game against Eastern New Mexico at McKale Center on Monday. Arizona won 117-54.
Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd looks over at a referee and makes a joke in the second half during an exhibition game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. October 21, 2024. Arizona won 117-54.
A young fan seated next to Arizona’s bench smiles as he watches the coaches react to the game in the second half during UA’s 117-54 win over Eastern New Mexico on Oct. 21, 2024.
Arizona Wildcats forward Trey Townsend (4) defends Eastern New Mexico’s Jaden Clarke in the second half during an exhibition game at McKale Center on Oct. 21. Arizona won 117-54.
Players from Eastern New Mexico and Arizona scramble over a loose ball from a rebound in the first half during an exhibition game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. October 21, 2024.
Mamta Popat
Photojournalist
Transfer Trey Townsend scores 24 points, including four 3-pointers, as Arizona drubs Eastern New Mexico 117-54 in the Wildcats’ exhibition opener Monday night. Plus: Henri Veesaar’s triumphant return.
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