National Basketball Association
BOXSCORE | RECAP
Arizona 79, Washington St. 65
When: 10:00 PM ET, Saturday, February 2, 2013
Where: Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum, Pullman, Washington
Officials: # Verne Harris, # Don McAllister, # Jeff Wooten
Attendance: 6002
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No. 8 Arizona 79, Washington State 65: Solomon Hill made a career-high six 3-pointers and scored 18 points as the visiting Wildcats moved back into a tie for first in the Pac-12.

Mark Lyons led Arizona with 20 points, scoring 16 in the second half. Brandon Ashley and Kaleb Tarczewski contributed 10 points apiece for the Wildcats (19-2, 7-2).

Brock Motum and DaVonte Lacy scored 15 points apiece to lead the Cougars (11-11, 2-7). Royce Woolridge contributed 14 points and D.J. Shelton finished with 13 points and 10 rebounds for Washington State.

Hill banked in a shot from the top of the 3-point line on the far end of the floor to end the first half and extend Arizona’s lead to 40-23. Hill scored all 18 of his points in the opening 20 minutes.

The Wildcats stretched the lead to as much as 18 in the second half before the Cougars made a late push, getting as close as 10 on a two occasions in the final five minutes. Mike Ladd scored two points for the Cougars, ending a streak of nine straight games in double figures.

GAME NOTEBOOK: Arizona recorded its first sweep at Washington and Washington State since 2005. … Arizona’s last six opponents have combined to shoot 25-for-94 from 3-point range. … The six 3-pointers in the opening half by Hill tied a school record for most makes in a half.
Top Game Performances
 
Arizona   Washington St.
Mark Lyons 20 Scoring DaVonte Lacy 15
Nick Johnson 5 Assists DaVonte Lacy 3
Brandon Ashley 5 Rebounds D.J. Shelton 10
Mark Lyons 6 Free Throws Made DaVonte Lacy 8
Solomon Hill 2 Steals Dexter Kernich-Drew 1
Grant Jerrett 4 Blocks Junior Longrus 2
Team Stats Summary
 
Team Points FG% 3PM-3PA FTM-FTA Assists Rebounds Blocks Steals Turnovers
Arizona 79 47.4 11-30 14-16 13 28 4 5 9
Washington St. 65 40.8 6-19 19-22 10 27 2 3 13