Tommy Lloyd wanted to see how his team would respond after Saturday's loss to Houston. And the Arizona Wildcats came to play on Monday night in Texas. Tobe Awak

Tobe Awaka had 14 points and 12 rebounds as No. 19 Arizona moved into second place alone in the Big 12 Conference with a 74-67 win at Baylor.

Arizona men's basketball beat Baylor to snap a two-game losing streak Monday at Foster Pavilion, boosting their hopes to stay in the Big 12 race.

The University of Arizona men’s basketball team (18-8, 12-3 in Big 12) found its footing in an away game over Baylor University (16-10, 8-7 in Big 12), securing a 74-67 win on Monday, Feb. 17 at 8 p.m.

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In the aftermath of a hardfought home loss to Big 12 leader Houston, the second in a row for Arizona, coach Tommy Lloyd declared that everyone expected his team to “get our asses kicked at Baylor” two days later.

Tobe Awaka had 14 points and 12 rebounds while Henri Veesaar added 13 points in his first career start to help the Arizona Wildcats beat Baylor 74-67