Photos: University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ taken to the limit in 84-81 win over the Oregon Ducks, Pac 12 men's basketball
The 'Cats were down to the wire in dispatching the Ducks 84-81 at McKale, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., February 19, 2022
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats vs Oregon Ducks
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats guard Kerr Kriisa (25) takes a body from Oregon Ducks guard Rivaldo Soares (11) trying to turn the corner on the baseline in the first half of their Pac 12 men's basketball game at McKale Center, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., February 19, 2022.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats vs Oregon Ducks
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats center Christian Koloko (35) blocks Oregon Ducks guard Will Richardson (0) on the Ducks last gasp attempt to score in the last second trailing by three in their Pac 12 men's basketball game at McKale Center, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., February 19, 2022.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats vs Oregon Ducks
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats guard Kerr Kriisa (25) exults in their 84-81 win against the Oregon Ducks at McKale Center, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., February 19, 2022.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats vs Oregon Ducks
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats guard Dalen Terry (4) slams into Oregon Ducks guard Will Richardson (0) on a drive in the second half of their Pac 12 men's basketball game at McKale Center, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., February 19, 2022.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats vs Oregon Ducks
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats guard Bennedict Mathurin (0) gets face first into Oregon Ducks center N'Faly Dante (1) in the second half of their Pac 12 men's basketball game at McKale Center, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., February 19, 2022.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats vs Oregon Ducks
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd talks to his team during a time out against the Oregon Ducks in the second half of their Pac 12 men's basketball game at McKale Center, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., February 19, 2022.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats vs Oregon Ducks
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats forward Azuolas Tubelis (10) gets around Oregon Ducks forward Quincy Guerrier (13) and into the paint in the second half of their Pac 12 men's basketball game at McKale Center, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., February 19, 2022.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats vs Oregon Ducks
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats guard Pelle Larsson (3) picks up a foul trying to swipe the ball from Oregon Ducks center N'Faly Dante (1) in the second half of their Pac 12 men's basketball game at McKale Center, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., February 19, 2022.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats vs Oregon Ducks
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats guard Dalen Terry (4), left, and center Oumar Ballo (11) try to pin Oregon Ducks in the corner in the second half of their Pac 12 men's basketball game at McKale Center, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., February 19, 2022.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats vs Oregon Ducks
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats guard Bennedict Mathurin (0) gets a handful of Oregon Ducks guard Will Richardson (0) trying to swipe the ball in the second half of their Pac 12 men's basketball game at McKale Center, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., February 19, 2022.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats vs Oregon Ducks
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats guard Kerr Kriisa (25) draws the offensive foul from Oregon Ducks guard Jacob Young (42) in the second half of their Pac 12 men's basketball game at McKale Center, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., February 19, 2022.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats vs Oregon Ducks
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats fans break out the glow sticks as the team introduced for the game against the Oregon Ducks at McKale Center, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., February 19, 2022.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats vs Oregon Ducks
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats forward Azuolas Tubelis (10) draws a blocking foul on his drive over Oregon Ducks center Franck Kepnang (22) in the first half of their Pac 12 men's basketball game at McKale Center, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., February 19, 2022.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats vs Oregon Ducks
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats center Christian Koloko (35) finds enough room to loft a shot past Oregon Ducks center N'Faly Dante (1) in the second half of their Pac 12 men's basketball game at McKale Center, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., February 19, 2022.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats vs Oregon Ducks
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats guard Bennedict Mathurin (0) gestures to the crowd after dropping a three to open the night against the Oregon Ducks in their Pac 12 men's basketball game at McKale Center, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., February 19, 2022.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats vs Oregon Ducks
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats guard Pelle Larsson (3) looks for room to pass against the Oregon Ducks in the first half of their Pac 12 men's basketball game at McKale Center, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., February 19, 2022.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats vs Oregon Ducks
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats guard Dalen Terry (4) plays peacemaker getting between a game official and a teammate in the second half of the their game against the Oregon Ducks at McKale Center, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., February 19, 2022.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats vs Oregon Ducks
Oregon Ducks head coach Dana Altman comes out on the court during the second half of their Pac 12 men's basketball game against the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats at McKale Center, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., February 19, 2022.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats vs Oregon Ducks
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats forward Azuolas Tubelis (10) gets battered by Oregon Ducks forward Quincy Guerrier (13), left, and guard Will Richardson (0) trying to make his way into the paint in the first half of their Pac 12 men's basketball game at McKale Center, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., February 19, 2022.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats vs Oregon Ducks
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats center Christian Koloko (35) ties up Oregon Ducks center Franck Kepnang (22) keeping him from an easy bucket in the first half of their Pac 12 men's basketball game at McKale Center, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., February 19, 2022.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats vs Oregon Ducks
Oregon Ducks forward Eric Williams Jr. (50) goes full vertical over ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats guard Pelle Larsson (3) for a long carom in the first half of their Pac 12 men's basketball game at McKale Center, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., February 19, 2022.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats vs Oregon Ducks
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats center Christian Koloko (35) finishes off an alley oop dunk against the Oregon Ducks in the first half of their Pac 12 men's basketball game at McKale Center, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., February 19, 2022.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats vs Oregon Ducks
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats guard Dalen Terry (4) comes up with the loose ball against the Oregon Ducks in the first half of their Pac 12 men's basketball game at McKale Center, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., February 19, 2022.
Kelly Presnell
Photojournalist
The Wildcats hadn't played in a game closer than three points the entire season until Saturday night.
Hear what Tommy Lloyd said following No. 3 ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s 84-81 win over the Oregon Ducks at McKale Center Saturday night.Â
The Wildcats' sophomore wing is also a top candidate for conference player of the year honors.