Photos: Arizona Men's Basketball wins over TCU to start Big 12 conference play
Arizona Men's Basketball defeated Texas Christian University at McKale Center on Monday December 30, 2024 to open Big 12 Conference play. Arizona won 90-81.
Caleb Love finished the game with 33 points.
Arizona Men's Basketball vs. TCU | Dec. 30, 2024
Arizona guard Anthony Dell’Orso (3) looks to make a pass as he’s defended by TCU forward Trazarien White (13) in the first half during a game at McKale Center on Dec. 30.
Arizona Men's Basketball vs. TCU | Dec. 30, 2024
Arizona forward Henri Veesaar (13) breaks through TCU defenders in the first half during a game at McKale Center on Dec. 30, 2024.
Arizona Men's Basketball vs. TCU
TCU Horned Frogs guard Vasean Allette (3) is defended by Arizona Wildcats guard Anthony Dell'Orso (3) in the first half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on December 30, 2024.
Arizona Men's Basketball vs. TCU
A young fan dribbles the ball during a timeout in the first half during a game between Arizona and TCU at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on December 30, 2024.
Arizona Men's Basketball vs. TCU | Dec. 30, 2024
Arizona forward Henri Veesaar (13) and guard KJ Lewis (5) defend TCU forward David Punch (15) in the first half during a game at McKale Center on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024.
Arizona Men's Basketball vs. TCU | Dec. 30, 2024
Arizona guard Caleb Love (1) runs back downcourt after landing a 3-pointer in the first half during a game against TCU at McKale Center in on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024.
Arizona Men's Basketball vs. TCU
TCU Horned Frogs head coach Jamie Dixon yells out to his players in the first half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on December 30, 2024.
Arizona Men's Basketball vs. TCU
Arizona forward Trey Townsend (4) looks to make a pass as he’s defended by TCU forward David Punch (15) in the second half during a game at McKale Center on Dec. 30, 2024. Arizona won 90-81.
Arizona Men's Basketball vs. TCU
Arizona Wildcats forward Tobe Awaka (30) and TCU Horned Frogs guard Vasean Allette (3) get tangled up over a loose ball in the second half during a game at McKale Center on Dec. 30, 2024. Arizona won 90-81.
Arizona Men's Basketball vs. TCU | Dec. 30, 2024
TCU guard Noah Reynolds (21), center Malick Diallo (32) and Arizona forward Henri Veesaar (13) all grab for the rebound in the second half during a game at McKale Center on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. Arizona won 90-81.
Arizona Men's Basketball vs. TCU
Arizona Wildcats guard Caleb Love (1) makes a gesture after a teammate scores a basket in the second half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on December 30, 2024. Arizona won 90-81.
Arizona Men's Basketball vs. TCU | Dec. 30, 2024
Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd expresses his opinion over a call to a referee in the second half against TCU at McKale Center on Dec. 30, 2024. Arizona won 90-81.
Arizona Men's Basketball vs. TCU
Arizona Wildcats guard KJ Lewis (5) eyes the basket for a slam dunk in the second half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on December 30, 2024. Arizona won 90-81.
Arizona Men's Basketball vs. TCU | Dec. 30, 2024
TCU Horned Frogs head coach Jamie Dixon calls a play in the second half at McKale Center on Dec. 30. Arizona won 90-81.
Arizona Men's Basketball vs. TCU | Dec. 30, 2024
Arizona guard Caleb Love (1) takes a shot for a technical foul in the second half against TCU at McKale Center on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. Arizona won 90-81.
Arizona Men's Basketball vs. TCU | Dec. 30, 2024
TCU guard Vasean Allette, left, and Arizona guard Caleb Love vie for a loose ball in the second half during a game at McKale Center on Dec. 30, 2024. Arizona won 90-81.
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