Pregame note - Brandon Randolph will not be playing today due to a concussion.
Starting Lineups
Arizona
Jackson-Cartwright
Ayton
Ristic
Akot
Trier
Chico State
Mcferren
Ambrosini
Briggs
Silverstrom
Ellis
Ristic opens up scoring for Arizona with some nice footwork in the paint and a mini jump hook. Trier follows it up with an and-one but doesn't convert on the free throw. Trier scores again but from three point land, Zona is on a 7-0 run. Ira Lee is the first sub off the bench for Arizona replacing Ristic. Lee's first shot splashes in for two from mid range and the Cats play stingy defense on the other end. I'm committed at this point i'll cover the rest of the run until Chico scores, Jackson-Cartwright gets on the box score as he finishes a tough layup. at the rim, Ayton gets fouled on the next possession and hits his charity shots. Zona up 13-0. Ellis ends the goose egg with a free throw on his second from the line. 13-1 Arizona.
It's 17-6 Arizona with 11:45 left in the first half, Emmanuel Akot has been very impressive and is clearly feeling himself. Multiple examples of being able to knock down the mid range shot and with nifty footwork.
33-18 here in McKale with 6:34 left in the first half, Pinder has been the recipient of some nice passes from Trier and Ayton igniting the crowd. Ayton has flashed his all-around ability knocking down a three from the top of the key, Trier continues to be perfect from the field 3-3 for 10 points. Although, the biggest highlight thus far came from Justin Briggs on Chico State showing great footwork blowing around Ayton in the post then finishing at the rim with a one handed slam going up and under on a U of A defender.
Arizona up 35-22 with 3:49 left in the half, Chico State staying around with the help of a plethora of missed free throws from the Cats.
Arizona goes into half up 46-29
Team Stats:
FG% 68%
FG 15-22
3FG% 67%
3FG 4-6
FT% 71%
FT 12-17
2 TO's
Arizona Halftime Stats
Jackson-Cartwright 2-2 9 PTS. 1-1 3FG. 4-6 FT. 1 REB. 2 AST. 15 MINUTES.
Ayton 2-3 9 PTS. 1-1 3FG. 4-4 FT. 4 REB. 3 AST. 13 MINUTES.
Ristic 2 PTS. 1-3 FG. 1 REB. 1 TO. 11 MINUTES.
Akot 6 PTS. 3-5 FG. 0-1 3FG. 0-1 FT. 3 REB. 2 AST. 18 MINUTES
Trier 12 PTS. 3-3 FG. 2-2 3FG. 4-6 FT. 3 REB. 17 MINUTES.
Lee 2 PTS. 1-1 FG. 1 REB. 2 PF. 1 TO. 9 MINUTES
Barcello 0 PTS. 0-2 FG. 0-1 3FG. 1 REB. 10 MINUTES
Pinder 6 PTS. 3-3 FG. 2 PF. 7 MINUTES
SECOND HALF
Slow start to the second half but the Wildcats continue to play hard on defense, Trier with a nice move and knock down pull up to get Arizona's scoring attack going. Ayton with the two handed flush after a crafty feed from Akot. Ristic getting involved as well with an opportunity at a three point play. Chico State calls a time out with 16:56 left in the second half for a motivational speech from their coach with a play call to hopefully stop any chances at a Zona run. Ristic hits the free throw. Chico's play call worked but Silverstrom missed the lay up. Barcello nets a three ball at the other end with the assist from PJC. As you'd expect Arizona is starting to exert its will on the visiting Wildcats. Score is 56-31 at the 16:09 mark in the second half.
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson in the building today treated to a nice ovation from the crowd.
Ira Lee is a good player. He makes the most of his minutes, he's been money from mid range. Also contributed a nice block that led to a Alex Barcello layup in transition from Parker Jackson-Cartwright. Ristic had a nice move in the paint followed by a floater for 2. PJC knocks down a three pointer after an offensive rebound by Ira Lee, score is 68-39 with 10:23 remaining.
This run has been all Ayton, He's now 8-8 from the charity stripe. Polishes off his run with a smooth left handed jam after cherry picking on a CSU miss. Arizona on top 74-42 with 7:42 remaining in the second half.
With 2:53 remaining in the second half the score is 83-48 Arizona ahead. Final game stats will be posted following the game.
FINAL SCORE
Arizona 91 Chico State 53
Full Game Stats:
Jackson-Cartwright 14 PTS. 4-4FG. 2-2 3FG. 4-6 FT. 3 REB. 4 AST. 28 MINUTES.
Ayton 21 PTS. 6-9 FG. 1-1 3FG. 8-8 FT. 11 REB. 3 AST. 1 TO. 26 MINUTES.
Ristic 9 PTS. 4-6 FG. 3 REB. 1 PF. 2 TO. 22 MINUTES.
Akot 6 PTS. 3-8 FG. 0-2 3FG. 0-1 FT. 7 REB. 6 AST. 1 PF. 2 TO. 33 MINUTES.
Trier 22 PTS. 7-9 FG. 3-4 3FG. 5-7 FT. 3 REB. 4 AST. 1 PF. 1 TO. 33 MINUTES.
Lee 4 PTS. 2-3 FG. 0-2 FT. 6 REB. 1 AST. 4 PF. 1 TO. 19 MINUTES.
Barcello 7 PTS. 3-7 FG. 1-4 3FG. 2 REB. 3 AST. 1 PF. 1 T0. 10 MINUTES.
Pinder 6 PTS. 3-3 FG. 3 PF. 1 TO. 11 MINUTES.
Trillo 1 TO. 2 MINUTES.
Desjardins 2 PTS. 2-2 FT. 2 MINUTES.
Denny 2 MINUTES.
Trier: on PJC "Great to have Parker back..." "Him coming back playing tonight took our team to different heights"
Ayton: "I can guard any position" "Very comfortable beyond three point range".
Trier: "We're a very talented team, we're deep, we have the next man up mentality." on Brandon Randolph's injury.
"I was really pleased and happy about today's game" -Miller opening statement. "Offensively that was as efficient if we've been, goes on to praise Chico State, noting they really respect how they play the game and their talent level. Speaks on the past and how Chico took Arizona to the wire."
"Thought we did a really good job of playing defense without fouling"
"PJC has taken Barcello under his wing thus far making him a better player" -on those 2 players
Speaking highly on Ayton's passing in the post, compares him to a "ten year NBA vet"
Ayton guards the other teams 4 every time he is in the game with Dusan Ristic. Speaks on the versatility of Ayton.
Miller is comfortable with Ayton shooting threes.
Brandon Randolph could be questionable for next week, they won't put him out there if he has any symptoms, has to be completely symptom free. He got hit in the head with an arm in practice causing his concussion.
Starting Lineups
Arizona
Jackson-Cartwright
Ayton
Ristic
Akot
Trier
Chico State
Mcferren
Ambrosini
Briggs
Silverstrom
Ellis
Ristic opens up scoring for Arizona with some nice footwork in the paint and a mini jump hook. Trier follows it up with an and-one but doesn't convert on the free throw. Trier scores again but from three point land, Zona is on a 7-0 run. Ira Lee is the first sub off the bench for Arizona replacing Ristic. Lee's first shot splashes in for two from mid range and the Cats play stingy defense on the other end. I'm committed at this point i'll cover the rest of the run until Chico scores, Jackson-Cartwright gets on the box score as he finishes a tough layup. at the rim, Ayton gets fouled on the next possession and hits his charity shots. Zona up 13-0. Ellis ends the goose egg with a free throw on his second from the line. 13-1 Arizona.
It's 17-6 Arizona with 11:45 left in the first half, Emmanuel Akot has been very impressive and is clearly feeling himself. Multiple examples of being able to knock down the mid range shot and with nifty footwork.
33-18 here in McKale with 6:34 left in the first half, Pinder has been the recipient of some nice passes from Trier and Ayton igniting the crowd. Ayton has flashed his all-around ability knocking down a three from the top of the key, Trier continues to be perfect from the field 3-3 for 10 points. Although, the biggest highlight thus far came from Justin Briggs on Chico State showing great footwork blowing around Ayton in the post then finishing at the rim with a one handed slam going up and under on a U of A defender.
Arizona up 35-22 with 3:49 left in the half, Chico State staying around with the help of a plethora of missed free throws from the Cats.
Arizona goes into half up 46-29
Team Stats:
FG% 68%
FG 15-22
3FG% 67%
3FG 4-6
FT% 71%
FT 12-17
2 TO's
Arizona Halftime Stats
Jackson-Cartwright 2-2 9 PTS. 1-1 3FG. 4-6 FT. 1 REB. 2 AST. 15 MINUTES.
Ayton 2-3 9 PTS. 1-1 3FG. 4-4 FT. 4 REB. 3 AST. 13 MINUTES.
Ristic 2 PTS. 1-3 FG. 1 REB. 1 TO. 11 MINUTES.
Akot 6 PTS. 3-5 FG. 0-1 3FG. 0-1 FT. 3 REB. 2 AST. 18 MINUTES
Trier 12 PTS. 3-3 FG. 2-2 3FG. 4-6 FT. 3 REB. 17 MINUTES.
Lee 2 PTS. 1-1 FG. 1 REB. 2 PF. 1 TO. 9 MINUTES
Barcello 0 PTS. 0-2 FG. 0-1 3FG. 1 REB. 10 MINUTES
Pinder 6 PTS. 3-3 FG. 2 PF. 7 MINUTES
SECOND HALF
Slow start to the second half but the Wildcats continue to play hard on defense, Trier with a nice move and knock down pull up to get Arizona's scoring attack going. Ayton with the two handed flush after a crafty feed from Akot. Ristic getting involved as well with an opportunity at a three point play. Chico State calls a time out with 16:56 left in the second half for a motivational speech from their coach with a play call to hopefully stop any chances at a Zona run. Ristic hits the free throw. Chico's play call worked but Silverstrom missed the lay up. Barcello nets a three ball at the other end with the assist from PJC. As you'd expect Arizona is starting to exert its will on the visiting Wildcats. Score is 56-31 at the 16:09 mark in the second half.
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson in the building today treated to a nice ovation from the crowd.
Ira Lee is a good player. He makes the most of his minutes, he's been money from mid range. Also contributed a nice block that led to a Alex Barcello layup in transition from Parker Jackson-Cartwright. Ristic had a nice move in the paint followed by a floater for 2. PJC knocks down a three pointer after an offensive rebound by Ira Lee, score is 68-39 with 10:23 remaining.
This run has been all Ayton, He's now 8-8 from the charity stripe. Polishes off his run with a smooth left handed jam after cherry picking on a CSU miss. Arizona on top 74-42 with 7:42 remaining in the second half.
With 2:53 remaining in the second half the score is 83-48 Arizona ahead. Final game stats will be posted following the game.
FINAL SCORE
Arizona 91 Chico State 53
Full Game Stats:
Jackson-Cartwright 14 PTS. 4-4FG. 2-2 3FG. 4-6 FT. 3 REB. 4 AST. 28 MINUTES.
Ayton 21 PTS. 6-9 FG. 1-1 3FG. 8-8 FT. 11 REB. 3 AST. 1 TO. 26 MINUTES.
Ristic 9 PTS. 4-6 FG. 3 REB. 1 PF. 2 TO. 22 MINUTES.
Akot 6 PTS. 3-8 FG. 0-2 3FG. 0-1 FT. 7 REB. 6 AST. 1 PF. 2 TO. 33 MINUTES.
Trier 22 PTS. 7-9 FG. 3-4 3FG. 5-7 FT. 3 REB. 4 AST. 1 PF. 1 TO. 33 MINUTES.
Lee 4 PTS. 2-3 FG. 0-2 FT. 6 REB. 1 AST. 4 PF. 1 TO. 19 MINUTES.
Barcello 7 PTS. 3-7 FG. 1-4 3FG. 2 REB. 3 AST. 1 PF. 1 T0. 10 MINUTES.
Pinder 6 PTS. 3-3 FG. 3 PF. 1 TO. 11 MINUTES.
Trillo 1 TO. 2 MINUTES.
Desjardins 2 PTS. 2-2 FT. 2 MINUTES.
Denny 2 MINUTES.
Trier: on PJC "Great to have Parker back..." "Him coming back playing tonight took our team to different heights"
Ayton: "I can guard any position" "Very comfortable beyond three point range".
Trier: "We're a very talented team, we're deep, we have the next man up mentality." on Brandon Randolph's injury.
"I was really pleased and happy about today's game" -Miller opening statement. "Offensively that was as efficient if we've been, goes on to praise Chico State, noting they really respect how they play the game and their talent level. Speaks on the past and how Chico took Arizona to the wire."
"Thought we did a really good job of playing defense without fouling"
"PJC has taken Barcello under his wing thus far making him a better player" -on those 2 players
Speaking highly on Ayton's passing in the post, compares him to a "ten year NBA vet"
Ayton guards the other teams 4 every time he is in the game with Dusan Ristic. Speaks on the versatility of Ayton.
Miller is comfortable with Ayton shooting threes.
Brandon Randolph could be questionable for next week, they won't put him out there if he has any symptoms, has to be completely symptom free. He got hit in the head with an arm in practice causing his concussion.
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