Photos: No. 11 ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats beat Stanford Cardinal at home, 82-71
No. 11 ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats defeated the Stanford Cardinal, 82-71, at McKale Center Sunday evening. Oumar Ballo had 18 points and 13 rebounds, Caleb Love added 18 points.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats forward Keshad Johnson (16) is defended by Stanford Cardinal forward Spencer Jones (14) in the first half during a game at McKale Center in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. on February 4, 2024.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats guard Pelle Larsson (3) is defended by Stanford Cardinal forward Maxime Raynaud (42) in the first half during a game at McKale Center in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. on February 4, 2024.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats guard Pelle Larsson (3) defends Stanford Cardinal forward Maxime Raynaud (42) in the first half during a game at McKale Center in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. on February 4, 2024.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats guard Caleb Love (2) eyes the basket over Stanford Cardinal guard Michael Jones (13) in the first half during a game at McKale Center in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. on February 4, 2024.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats guard Kylan Boswell (4) makes a drive towards the basket as he’s defended by Stanford Cardinal guard Michael Jones (13) in the first half during a game at McKale Center in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. on February 4, 2024.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats guard Caleb Love (2) is defended by Stanford Cardinal forward Spencer Jones (14) in the first half during a game at McKale Center in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. on February 4, 2024.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ center Oumar Ballo (11) looks up at the basket as he’s defended by Stanford forwards Spencer Jones (14) and Maxime Raynaud (42) in the first half of their game at McKale Center on Sunday.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats guard Pelle Larsson (3) is defended by Stanford Cardinal forward Brandon Angel (23) and Stanford Cardinal forward Maxime Raynaud (42) in the first half during a game at McKale Center in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. on February 4, 2024.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd gives ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats guard Caleb Love (2) a hug and some encouraging words in the second half during a game at McKale Center in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. on February 4, 2024. ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ won 82-71.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats guard Pelle Larsson (3) defends Stanford Cardinal forward Spencer Jones (14) in the second half during a game at McKale Center in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. on February 4, 2024. ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ won 82-71.
Stanford Cardinal forward Maxime Raynaud (42) grabs the jersey of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats center Motiejus Krivas (14) as he eyes the basket in the second half during a game at McKale Center in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. on February 4, 2024. ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ won 82-71.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats guard Caleb Love (2) lets out a scream after Stanford is called for a foul in the second half during a game at McKale Center in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. on February 4, 2024. ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ won 82-71.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats guard Caleb Love (2) jumps for the basket as Stanford Cardinal guard Benny Gealer (15), ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats guard Pelle Larsson (3) and Stanford Cardinal forward Maxime Raynaud (42) look on in the second half during a game at McKale Center in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. on February 4, 2024. ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ won 82-71.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats guard Caleb Love (2) is pumped after a foul is called against Stanford in the second half during a game at McKale Center in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. on February 4, 2024. ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ won 82-71.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats center Oumar Ballo (11) defends Stanford Cardinal forward Brandon Angel (23) in the second half during a game at McKale Center in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. on February 4, 2024. ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ won 82-71.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats guard Pelle Larsson (3) makes a layup as Stanford Cardinal forward Spencer Jones (14) defends in the second half during a game at McKale Center in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. on February 4, 2024. ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ won 82-71.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats center Oumar Ballo (11) gets pumped as ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ extends their lead over Stanford in the second half during a game at McKale Center in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. on February 4, 2024. ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ won 82-71.
Mamta Popat
Photojournalist
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