Bear Down Wildcats

[5] ARIZONA STATE (22-11) vs. #8 [2] ARIZONA (26-6)
Friday, March 10, 2023
Time: 9:30 p.m. (MT)
Location: Las Vegas, Nev. | T-Mobile Arena (18,000)
TV: ESPN (Dave Pasch & Bill Walton)
Radio: 1290AM & Varsity Network (Brian Jeffries & Reggie Geary)
Live Stats: ArizonaStats.com
Series History: Arizona leads, 157-86
In the Pac-12 Tournament: Tied, 1-1 (last meeting was 2009)

NOTABLES
• With Thursday's win over No. 10 seed Stanford, 95-84, the Wildcats improve to 4-0 in the Pac-12 Tournament under head coach Tommy Lloyd. Overall, Lloyd is 7-0 in the city of Las Vegas and 6-0 at T-Mobile Arena.
• The win over Stanford was also the 59th for Lloyd, setting a new NCAA record for most wins through two seasons by a head coach (58 by Bill Guthridge from UNC).
• Through the first 69 games of Tommy Lloyd's head coaching career, Arizona has shot 50% or better from the floor 38 times. The Wildcats also have 37 games of 20+ assists under Lloyd.
• Arizona and Arizona State have met just twice in the Pac-12 Tournament, in 2002 and 2009. The Wildcats came out on top in 2002, winning by a 73-56 margin in Los Angeles. Then the two teams met again in 2009 in L.A. and it was the Sun Devils that came away with the 68-56 win.
• UA holds a 10-1 record all-time as the second seed in the Pac-12 Tournament. The Wildcats are 8-2 all-time on March 10 in the Pac-12 tournament and have won four in a row on this date.
• Arizona was 28 of 39 from inside the arc against Stanford.
• Three Wildcats scored at least 20 points against the Cardinal on Thursday, the second time this season that has happened (vs. Utah Tech on Nov. 17).
• In their last 3 halves of basketball at the Pac-12 Tournament, Arizona is shooting 64.6% from the floor as a team. This includes the second half of the 2022 championship game against UCLA and Thursday's game against Stanford.
• Nationally, Arizona ranks second in assists/game (19.3), fourth in points/game (83.5), fifth in field goal percentage (49.7%) and 10th in rebounds/game (39.7).
• Tubelis scored 20 points on 9 of 12 shooting in the win over Stanford on Thursday. He also added eight rebounds, four assists and two steals. He has scored 20+ points 17 times this season. The Lithuanian moved past Steve Kerr into 19th place on Arizona's all time scoring list on Thursday with 1,452 career points.
• His 252 made field goals are ninth-most in the country and are tied for the sixth-most in a single season in Arizona history.

I want a beat down tonight. No mercy and run it up

Just win, baby!!!

Though I would like to see us go at least ten deep in the rotation!

Well I hope from last night we figured out to somehow be able to guard the 3's. And I think ASSU will try and get as physical as possible so need to play through the Hurley Hack-a-thon.

BTW, the 11:30pm EST start is killer.

EastCoastCat wrote: ↑Fri Mar 10, 2023 10:37 am BTW, the 11:30pm EST start is killer.

I was thinking the same thing, and it's 8:30 for me!

Merkin wrote: ↑Fri Mar 10, 2023 10:46 am

EastCoastCat wrote: ↑Fri Mar 10, 2023 10:37 am BTW, the 11:30pm EST start is killer.

I was thinking the same thing, and it's 8:30 for me!

Life's a bitch...

... and then you get old!!

Truth PC!

Yep PC & Merk...but at least it's Friday night.

But might need to take a little power nap beforehand.

ASU is a type team that has historically given Arizona problems. Real handsy so we must take care of the ball. The other thing they do is crash the boards. This may allow some breaks on our part if we can snag the rebound. They are athletic but they hit more 3's than two's at a higher % against USC. They will be playing for their lives and we will be playing to play UCLA again. They were hot against USC but USC could have won that game if Peterson and Boogie would have stepped up. They will scramble it up and hopefully it takes another 60ftr to beat us.

I'm in Vegas and might have time to go to the game tonight. What's the best way to get tickets?

84Cat wrote: ↑Fri Mar 10, 2023 3:14 pm I'm in Vegas and might have time to go to the game tonight. What's the best way to get tickets?

Scalpers. Those who lost yesterday will be selling…

Just know the T-Mobile Arena numbering, so you’re aware of location. Bargain!!

I was skeptical of this, but friends repeatedly surprised me with how well this can work.

Internet resale sites are too high.

pc in NM wrote: ↑Fri Mar 10, 2023 3:41 pm

84Cat wrote: ↑Fri Mar 10, 2023 3:14 pm I'm in Vegas and might have time to go to the game tonight. What's the best way to get tickets?

Scalpers. Those who lost yesterday will be selling…

Just know the T-Mobile Arena numbering, so you’re aware of location. Bargain!!

I was skeptical of this, but friends repeatedly surprised me with how well this can work.

Internet resale sites are too high.

Yeah, at $100/seat in the nose bleeds, I'll just watch it on my laptop

84Cat wrote: ↑Fri Mar 10, 2023 4:13 pm

pc in NM wrote: ↑Fri Mar 10, 2023 3:41 pm

84Cat wrote: ↑Fri Mar 10, 2023 3:14 pm I'm in Vegas and might have time to go to the game tonight. What's the best way to get tickets?

Scalpers. Those who lost yesterday will be selling…

Just know the T-Mobile Arena numbering, so you’re aware of location. Bargain!!

I was skeptical of this, but friends repeatedly surprised me with how well this can work.

Internet resale sites are too high.

Yeah, at $100/seat in the nose bleeds, I'll just watch it on my laptop

That’s why I said “know the T-Mobile arena numbering”! D’uh!

In 2018 we got 4 semi-final seats in the 15th row at foul line for $50/ticket - an hour before the game! (From Utah fan)

pc in NM wrote: ↑Fri Mar 10, 2023 10:57 am

Merkin wrote: ↑Fri Mar 10, 2023 10:46 am

EastCoastCat wrote: ↑Fri Mar 10, 2023 10:37 am BTW, the 11:30pm EST start is killer.

I was thinking the same thing, and it's 8:30 for me!

Life's a bitch...

... and then you get old!!

We always said…Life’s a a bitch, then you die and they throw dirt in your face.

holy crap 10:30?

Such a late start. Not really much to play for except for the opportunity to lose to UCLA tomorrow.

I'll have the game up if anyone needs it.

Fishclamps wrote: ↑Fri Mar 10, 2023 9:20 pm I'll have the game up if anyone needs it.

Thanks as usual Fish! BTFD and beat the Scummies!

Kerr shooting 3’s in warm ups. Looks good. Not favoring his arm at all

Watching the UT/TCU game it's just amazing the number of fouls that don't get called that would be called by PAC refs.

Let's go now. Tired of the poor PAC refs and PAC leadership.

How far back are they gonna push tip off?

Fishclamps wrote: ↑Fri Mar 10, 2023 9:28 pm How far back are they gonna push tip off?

9:40 Arizona time.

Fishclamps wrote: ↑Fri Mar 10, 2023 9:28 pm How far back are they gonna push tip off?

15 minutes

thanks for that highlight, p12n

dirtbags wrote: ↑Fri Mar 10, 2023 9:34 pm thanks for that highlight, p12n

You know ESPN is going to show that shit too when our game starts.

ESPN is saying tip is at 9:44. So even more waiting.

Stream up

Starting on ESPN2. Revenge time!

geez, that was quick

Kerr looks good to me!

Glad we're continuing the trend of going inside!

so i guess asu's gonna live or die strictly behind the arc

Jam session for Zu!!

Too easy!

Besides Walton giving Bobby Hurley an on air BJ, the word is “Foment” not “Forment” conflict. SMH

First sub is Boswell not Pella

Postmaster wrote: ↑Fri Mar 10, 2023 9:54 pm First sub is Boswell not Pella

For Kerr…

Man, gotta make our freebies!!!

Hell yeah. Dribble drive by Pelle and dump off to Ced for an and 1

Chants warm my heart

Um wtf

Are you kidding me with these fouls???

Fucking refs.

This game is going to last 3 hours with all these touch fouls.

Get a freaking rebound

I don't think this game has enough fouls.

boz!

Good lord watching this on statbroadcast is more nerve wrecking than watching