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

The Arizona Wildcats (19-9, 13-4) are trying to hold onto second place in the Big 12, which would give them a big advantage entering the Big 12 Tournament. The

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.