Photos: 1979 UA basketball vs. UCLA and USC
University of Arizona Wildcats narrowly defeated top-ranked UCLA and USC during a homestand at McKale Center in January, 1979.
University of Arizona vs. UCLA
UA guard John Smith guarded by UCLA’s David Greenwood during their game at McKale Center on Jan. 18, 1979. Smith’s only point was the free throw that won the game.
University of Arizona vs. UCLA
UCLA and UA players fight for a loose ball during University of Arizona vs. UCLA basketball at McKale Center on Jan. 18, 1979.
University of Arizona vs. UCLA
UA’s Larry Demic flies over other players for a lay-in during University of Arizona vs. UCLA basketball at McKale Center on Jan. 18, 1979.
University of Arizona vs. UCLA
Fans storm the court after Arizona defeated No. 3 UCLA 70-69 at McKale Center on Jan. 18, 1979. It was UA’s first win over the Bruins since 1923.
University of Arizona vs. UCLA
Fans swarm the court and take try to take down the net after University of Arizona defeated UCLA basketball , 70-69, at McKale Center on Jan. 18, 1979.
University of Arizona vs. UCLA
UA players close in on a UCLA guard during University of Arizona vs. UCLA basketball at McKale Center on Jan. 18, 1979.
University of Arizona vs. USC
Cliff Robinson of USC powers over (and into) UA players during University of Arizona vs. USC basketball at McKale Center on Jan. 22, 1979.
University of Arizona vs. USC
Arizona’s Larry Demic dunks against USC on Jan. 22, 1979.
University of Arizona vs. USC
A USC player tries to tip an outlet pass to a UA player during University of Arizona vs. USC basketball at McKale Center on Jan. 22, 1979.
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