'Just go out there and dominate'
On Friday I listed some possible reasons for Arizona's recent struggles.
Chemistry
"This was a team win," coach Lute Olson said after the Wildcats' 84-54 victory Saturday. "For example, Marcus only took two shots in the second half, but he had six assists and no turnovers. That is a team game. The overall spirit of the team was high coming into the game."
Key stat: 21 assists. Teams with talent can go far. Talented teams win championships.
Intensity
"It felt good to go out there and get a win, but we know we can't just walk into the Oregon schools, and think it's going to happen for us," Marcus Williams said. "We're going to need a good combined effort like we had tonight."
Arizona may have lost some of their focus after an impressive win at Washington four weeks ago (read: losing 6 of 8). Judging by Saturday's performance, it's back.
Key stat: the box score
Defense
Lute Olson describes the development of his team's defense as "coming along." Only time will tell, but Arizona held Washington, who averages 80 points a game on 47% shooting, to 54 and 38 Saturday.
Key stat: 5 blocked shots (Jordan Hill). Arizona may have found the dominating defensive presence they've been lacking.
Upcoming games at no. 9 Oregon (ABC 2/10), and against no. 5 UCLA in Tucson (CBS 2/17) are opportunities for Arizona to polish their post-season resume.
Up next: at Oregon State. 10:30 p.m ET.
Chemistry
"This was a team win," coach Lute Olson said after the Wildcats' 84-54 victory Saturday. "For example, Marcus only took two shots in the second half, but he had six assists and no turnovers. That is a team game. The overall spirit of the team was high coming into the game."
Key stat: 21 assists. Teams with talent can go far. Talented teams win championships.
Intensity
"It felt good to go out there and get a win, but we know we can't just walk into the Oregon schools, and think it's going to happen for us," Marcus Williams said. "We're going to need a good combined effort like we had tonight."
Arizona may have lost some of their focus after an impressive win at Washington four weeks ago (read: losing 6 of 8). Judging by Saturday's performance, it's back.
Key stat: the box score
Defense
Lute Olson describes the development of his team's defense as "coming along." Only time will tell, but Arizona held Washington, who averages 80 points a game on 47% shooting, to 54 and 38 Saturday.
Key stat: 5 blocked shots (Jordan Hill). Arizona may have found the dominating defensive presence they've been lacking.
Upcoming games at no. 9 Oregon (ABC 2/10), and against no. 5 UCLA in Tucson (CBS 2/17) are opportunities for Arizona to polish their post-season resume.
Up next: at Oregon State. 10:30 p.m ET.
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