Photos: Arizona Softball vs Mississippi State
The Wildcats defeated Mississippi State 4-3 to win the Tucson Softball Regional and advance to the Super Regional.
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Arizona pitcher Taylor McQuillin (18) celebrates with Arizona outfielder Ashleigh Hughes (28) following their win over Mississippi State 4-3 in the NCAA Tucson Regional finals game at Hillenbrand Stadium on May 20, 2018 in Tucson, AZ.
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Arizona pitcher Taylor McQuillin (18) leaves the field past Mississippi State after winning 4-3 to advance to the Super Regional.
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Arizona coach Mike Candrea gathers with his team following their 4-3 victory.
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Arizona catcher Dejah Mulipola (8) beats a throw to Mississippi State second baseman Calyn Adams (24) from the outfield for a double.
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Arizona's Ivy Davis (14) finds her way around Mississippi State catcher Mia Davidson (33) to score one of Arizona's three runs in the second inning.
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Arizona runner Reyna Carranco (5) advances to second as Mississippi State shortstop Reggie Harrison (7) lunges for an infield hit to make the play at first base.
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Arizona players congratulate each other after holding Mississippi State scoreless during the third inning.
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Arizona outfielders Aleah Craighton (3), Ashleigh Hughes (28) and Jenna Kean (44) do a little bump between innings.
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Arizona's Hillary Edior (11) focuses herself for the last at-bat against Mississippi State in the 7th inning.
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Arizona players visit the fans after winning their NCAA Tucson Regional Softball Finals game against Mississippi State.
Breezy conditions are expected to continue through tomorrow.
Series starts at 6 p.m. Thursday.
As the Cats prepare for the Super Regional at UCLA, watch what Mike Candre and the Wildcats had to say.
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