Photos: Arizona takes a 63-57 loss to Southern University, women's college basketball
Arizona (6-1) takes a 63-57 loss to Southern University (2-5) at McKale Center in a women's college basketball match on Wednesday night marking the Wildcats first loss of the season.
Arizona forward Daniah Trammell (33) swats at the ball during the second half against Southern University, Dec. 3, 2025.
Arizona guard Tanyuel Welch (11) fights for a loose ball against a Southern University defender, Dec. 3, 2025, at McKale Center.
Southern University guard Demonnie Lagway (10) and Arizona guard Sumayah Sugapong (3) jump for a loose ball in the first half at McKale Center, Dec. 3, 2025.
Arizona guard Mickayla Perdue dribbles into the corner against Southern’s Jocelyn Tate during a game at McKale Center, Dec. 3, 2025.
Arizona guard Sumayah Sugapong earns two points for the Wildcats over Southern guard Olivia Delancy during a game at McKale Center, Dec. 3, 2025.
Arizona women's basketball coach Becky Burke watches her team in the second half against Southern University at McKale Center, Dec. 3, 2025.
Arizona guard Mickayla Perdue (0) celebrates after sinking a three-point shot late in the first half against Southern University, Dec. 3, 2025.
Arizona guard Noelani Cornfield (4) dribbles into Southern University guard Mykayla Cunningham (8) during the game at McKale Center, Dec. 3, 2025.
Arizona guard Sumayah Sugapong (3) attempts a layup against Southern University center Anaja Hall (13) during the game at McKale Center, Dec. 3, 2025.
Arizona forward Daniah Trammell (33) pushes by a Southern University defender on her way to the net, McKale Center, Dec. 3, 2025.
Arizona guard Kamryn Kitchen (1) goes for the lay up over Southern guard Olivia Delancy (30) during a game at McKale Center, Dec. 3, 2025.
Arizona forward Daniah Trammell (33) attempts a layup over a Southern University defender during a basketball match at McKale Center, Dec. 3, 2025.
Arizona guard Sumayah Sugapong (3) celebrates with the McKale Center after back-to-back Wildcat points against Southern University at McKale Center, Dec. 3, 2025.
Arizona guard Mickayla Perdue (0) gets by Southern’s Jocelyn Tate (4) during a game at McKale Center, Dec. 3, 2025.
Arizona guard Noelani Cornfield (4) passes the ball in the second half against Southern University, McKale Center, Dec. 3, 2025.
Southern University guard Zaria Hurston (20) and center Anaja Hall (13) stop Arizona forward Daniah Trammell (33) from getting her shot off during the game at McKale Center, Dec. 3, 2025.
Arizona Tanyuel Welch (11) pushes against Southern’s Jocelyn Tate (4) while dribbling toward the net in the first half at McKale Center, Dec. 3, 2025.
- stops Arizona forward Nora Francois (13) from getting her shot off during the game at McKale Center, Dec. 3, 2025.
Arizona head coach Becky Burke, right, high-fives Southern University assistant coach Jeremy Bonin after the Jaguars beat the Wildcats 63-57 at McKale Center, Dec. 3, 2025.
Arizona forward Blessing "Adde" Adebanjo (14) celebrates on the bench with her teammates after a three-point sink against Southern University, McKale Center, Dec. 3, 2025.
Arizona guard Sumayah Sugapong (3) pump fakes before passing the ball during the game against Southern University at McKale Center, Dec. 3, 2025.
Arizona guard Noelani Cornfield (4) dribbles down the court during the first half against Southern University, Dec. 3, 2025.
Arizona guard Mickayla Perdue (0) earns two-points for the Wildcats during the game against Southern University at McKale Center, Dec. 3, 2025.
Arizona guard Mireia Jurado, right, pushes against Southern University’s Zaria Hurtson on her way to the net, Dec. 3, 2025, at McKale Center.
Arizona guard Molly Ladwig (5) warms up ahead of the game against Southern University at McKale Center, Dec. 3, 2025.
Grace Trejo
Photojournalist
Arizona women's basketball suffered its first loss of the regular season Wednesday, overcome by Southern University's size and physicality, coach Becky Burke said.