Caleb Love makes a strong move to the basket for a layup for Arizona.

Arizona guard Caleb Love had 23 points while also playing a key role defensively in an 83-66 win over Utah in Tucson.

Caleb Love hit six 3-pointers and scored 23 points, leading No. 22 Arizona to an 83-66 blowout over Utah on Wednesday night in the Utes' first game since coach Craig Smith was fired. Utah (15-13, 7-10 Big 12) fired Smith on Monday and named assistant Josh Eilert as interim coach.

As they have evolved from a sub-.500 team in mid-December to the Big 12’s second-place team, Arizona has learned to win without Caleb Love at his best. But when Love is on, that still makes things a lot easier for the Wildcats,

Caleb Love hit six 3-pointers and scored 23 points to help No. 22 Arizona cruise to a 83-66 victory over Utah on Wednesday night in Tucson, Ariz. Tobe Awaka (10

Caleb Love hit six 3-pointers and scored 23 points, leading No. 22 Arizona to an 83-66 blowout over Utah in the Utes’ first game since coach

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While the McKale Center loudspeakers were less than clear during a pregame Senior Night ceremony Tuesday, that didn’t really matter too much.

Tucson, Arizona; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wildcats -14.5; over/under is 152.5 BOTTOM LINE: No.

Caleb Love sizes up his defender before sinking a 3-pointer for Arizona. Facebook; Twitter; Email

Caleb Love cuts to the hoop to hammer home a dunk against Arizona State.

Arizona guard Caleb Love discusses what he’s looking forward to at his second senior ceremony - and says he didn’t know if he’d be back for one. Video by Bruce