Photos: University of Arizona scraps to a 59-43 win against Cal State LA, exhibition basketball
The Wildcats off set a third quarter rush from the Golden Eagles with a big fourth to get the 59-43 win in their second exhibition test, October 30, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Cal State LA guard Ronyae Jackson (12) gets nothing but face trying to wrest a loose ball from Arizona guard Mireia Jurado Pla (8) during the second quarter in their exhibition game, October 30, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona guard Noelani Cornfield (4) tries to get to the ball through Cal State LA guard Mason Oberg (23) after she crashed to the floor during the third quarter in their exhibition game, Oct. 30, 2025, in Tucson.
Arizona forward Nora Francois (13), left, and Cal State LA forward Mary Cotton (32) take after a loose ball during the fourth quarter in their exhibition game, October 30, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona forward Nora Francois (13) just misses swiping the ball from Cal State LA forward Amaya Fuentes (42) during the fourth quarter in their exhibition game, October 30, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Cal State LA guard Sofia Fidelus (25) and Arizona guard Sumayah Sugapong (3) skid along the floor trying to corral a loose ball during the third quarter of their exhibition game, October 30, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona guard Sumayah Sugapong (3) gets battered trying to reel in an offensive rebound during the fourth quarter against Cal State LA guard Nevaeh Asiasi (24) in their exhibition game, October 30, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Cal State LA guard Sofia Fidelus (25) takes a foot in the face from Arizona guard Sumayah Sugapong (3) as the two scramble to control a loose ball near mid-court in their exhibition game, Oct. 30, 2025, in Tucson. Sugapong was assessed a flagrant one foul on the play.
Arizona forward Nora Francois (13) takes an elbow on her way to the basket against Cal State LA in their exhibition game, October 30, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona head coach Becky Burke reacts to her Wildcats not getting the call late in the fourth quarter against Cal State LA in their exhibition game, October 30, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona forward Daniah Trammell (33) sweeps to the basket under the arms of Cal State LA forward Amaya Fuentes (42) during the fourth quarter in their exhibition game, October 30, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona head coach Becky Burke talks with forward Daniah Trammell (33) as she subs off in the third quarter against Cal State LA in their exhibition game, Oct. 30, 2025, in Tucson.
Arizona forward Blessing Adebanjo (14) and the Wildcat bench celebrate a fourth quarter three against Cal State LA in their exhibition game, October 30, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona head coach Becky Burke heads down the bench and collects her high fives as the clock ticks down on a 59-43 win over Cal State LA, Oct. 30, 2025, in Tucson.
Arizona forward Nora Francois (13) gives a shout as the time expires and the Wildcats notch a 59-43 exhibition win against Cal State LA, October 30, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona guard Lani Cornfield (4), left, misses her stab at a steal from Cal State LA guard Ariyah Smith (2) during the first quarter of their exhibition game, Oct. 30, 2025, at McKale Center.
Arizona forward Nora Francois (13) strips Cal State LA guard Nevaeh Asiasi (24) as she drives into the lane during the first quarter in their exhibition game, October 30, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Cal State LA guard Sofia Fidelus (25) ties up Arizona guard Lani Cornfield (4) on her run into the lane during the first quarter of their exhibition game, October 30, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona center Achol Magot (20) gets her legs loosened up on the sideline before the Wildcats take on Cal State LA in an exhibition game, Oct. 30, 2025, at McKale Center.
Arizona assistant coach Jenna Knudson greets forward Daniah Trammell (33) as the Wildcats trickle onto the court to get ready for Cal State LA in an exhibition game Oct. 30, 2025, at McKale Center.
Arizona assistant coach and director of player development Julie Brase Hairgrove marks forward Nora Francois as the team runs through pregame drills before facing Cal State LA on Oct. 30, 2025, at McKale Center.
Arizona forward Nora Francois (13) swats away a shot in the paint from Cal State LA guard Ariyah Smith (2) during a smothering fourth quarter where the Wildcats yielded only five points, October 30, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona guard Mickayla Perdue (0) gets hit from all sides making her way into the lane against Cal State LA in their exhibition game, October 30, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona forward Nora Francois (13) looks for help as she tries to make the pass against the grain during the second quarter against Cal State LA in their exhibition game, Oct. 30, 2025, at McKale Center.
Arizona guard Lani Cornfield (4) comes in to take a rebound out of the hands of Cal State LA guard Ariyah Smith (2) during the first quarter in their exhibition game, October 30, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Kelly Presnell
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