Photos: ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ run through Central Michigan 94-41, NCAA basketball
The Wildcats wrap their out of conference schedule with a thorough 94-41 win over the visiting Chippewas, December 21, 2024, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ guard Caleb Love (1) comes off the bench to celebrate a Wildcat three late in the second half against Central Michigan in the second half of their pre-conference season game, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., December 21, 2024.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ head coach Tommy Lloyd talks to the team during a time out late in the second half as the Wildcats run over Central Michigan in the second half of their pre-conference season game, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., Dec. 21, 2024.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ center Emmanuel Stephen (34) forces Central Michigan forward Bryan Ndjonga (13) to hook up an awkward shot in the second half, Dec. 21, 2024.
Central Michigan guard Kyler Vanderjagt (4) loses the handle after getting knocked around by ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ center Emmanuel Stephen (34) in the second half of their pre-conference season game, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., December 21, 2024.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ forward Henri Veesaar (13) pulls down the defensive rebound in traffic in the first half against Central Michigan in their pre-conference season game, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., December 21, 2024.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ forward Tobe Awaka (30) fights into a crowded lane including Central Michigan guard Cayden Vasko (2) in the second half of their pre-conference season game, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., December 21, 2024.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ guard Jaden Bradley (0) get a half step on Central Michigan guard Jakobi Heady (0) on his way to the basket in the second half of their pre-conference season game, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., December 21, 2024.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ forward Tobe Awaka (30) takes a hit from Central Michigan forward Quentin Heady (5) on the way to the basket in their pre-conference season game, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., December 21, 2024.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ guard Jaden Bradley (0) gets to the bucket despite the pressure Central Michigan forward Bryan Ndjonga (13) in the second half of their pre-conference season game, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., December 21, 2024.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ guard Caleb Love (1) wins the defensive rebound over Central Michigan guard Damarion Bonds (7) in the second half of their nonconference game in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Dec. 21, 2024.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ forward Henri Veesaar (13) gets wide open for the dunk against Central Michigan in the second half of their pre-conference season game, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., December 21, 2024.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ forward Henri Veesaar (13) eyes the net as he gets clear for a dunk against Central Michigan in the second half of their pre-conference season game, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., December 21, 2024.
Central Michigan forward Quentin Heady (5) gets all arm as ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ forward Tobe Awaka (30) twists by him to the basket in the second half of their pre-conference season game, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., December 21, 2024.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ guard Liam Lloyd (11) gets stripped by Central Michigan forward Quentin Heady (5) on his second half drive in their pre-conference season game, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., December 21, 2024.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ guard KJ Lewis (5) dives in but looses the race to a loose ball tp Central Michigan forward Bryan Ndjonga (13) in the first half of their pre-conference season game, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., December 21, 2024.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ guard Sven Djopmo (42) steps around Central Michigan forward Quentin Heady (5) for a scoop in the second half of their pre-conference season game, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., December 21, 2024.
Central Michigan forward Bryan Ndjonga (13), left, and ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ guard Jackson Francois (8) gets tangle in the fight for a rebound late in the second half of their pre-conference season game, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., December 21, 2024.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ guard Addison Arnold (2) fights for a rebound with Central Michigan guard Jakobi Heady (0) and teammate Emmanuel Stephen (34) in the second half of their pre-conference season game, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., December 21, 2024.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ forward Trey Townsend (4) has the reach to get to a defensive rebound in the second half against Central Michigan, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., December 21, 2024.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ guard KJ Lewis (5) shovels his shot past Central Michigan forward Bryan Ndjonga (13) in the second half of their pre-conference season game, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., December 21, 2024.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ guard Caleb Love (1) lines up his jumper the early goings against Central Michigan, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., December 21, 2024.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ forward Trey Townsend (4) gets battered in the lane against Central Michigan in the first half of their pre-conference season game, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., December 21, 2024.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ guard Anthony Dell'Orso (3) gets through the crowd to recover a loose ball before Central Michigan forward Bryan Ndjonga (13) in the first half of their pre-conference season game, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., December 21, 2024.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ guard Conrad Martinez (55) puts up his shot in the crowd against Central Michigan in the first half of their pre-conference season game, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., December 21, 2024.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ guard Conrad Martinez (55) protects the ball he just grabbed from Central Michigan guard Damarion Bonds (7) in the first half of their pre-conference season game, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., December 21, 2024.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ guard Caleb Love (1) gets a slap on the wrist putting up a long range shot from beyond the key against Central Michigan in the first half of their pre-conference season game, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., December 21, 2024.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ guard Anthony Dell’Orso (3) gets an arm on the shot from Central Michigan guard Anthony Pritchard (30) in the first half at McKale Center, Dec. 21, 2024.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ guard KJ Lewis (5) dives for a loose ball during a scramble in the first half against Central Michigan in their pre-conference season game, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., December 21, 2024.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ guard Caleb Love (1) drives past Central Michigan forward Bryan Ndjonga (13) for a bucket in the first half of their pre-conference season game, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., December 21, 2024.
Central Michigan forward Bryan Ndjonga (13) comes from behind to stuff a shot by ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ forward Trey Townsend (4) in the first half of their pre-conference season game, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., December 21, 2024.
Kelly Presnell
Photojournalist
Back in a two-game rhythm after a mostly rough early season, Caleb Love had 24 points in just 24 minutes in UA’s 94-41 drumming of Central Michigan at McKale Center.