Photos: Arizona women beat ASU in McKale Center, avenge Friday's loss
The Arizona Wildcats win 62-58 over pac-12 rival Arizona State University during a red-out game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on Feb. 13th, 2021.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Koi Love (5) and Arizona Wildcats forward Cate Reese (25) reacts to an Arizona State University turnover from Arizona State Sun Devils forward Mael Gilles's (12) pass out of bounds during the closing seconds of their game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on Feb. 13th, 2022.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Sam Thomas (14) fouls Arizona State Sun Devils guard Ayzhiana Basallo (5) while trying to steal the ball during the first half of their game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on Feb. 13th, 2022.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Madison Conner (4) celebrates after an Arizona State University turnover during the first half of their game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on Feb. 13th, 2022.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Madison Conner (4) shoots a three-pointer during the first half of their game against Arizona State University at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on Feb. 13th, 2022.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Koi Love (5) shoots the ball in traffic during the first half of their game against Arizona State University at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on Feb. 13th, 2022.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Sam Thomas (14) adds defensive pressure to Arizona State Sun Devils guard Gabriela Bosquez (3) during the first half of their game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on Feb. 13th, 2022.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Madison Conner (4) flexes after her And-1 during the second half of their game against Arizona State University at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on Feb. 13th, 2022.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Bendu Yeaney (23), Arizona State Sun Devils guard Gabriela Bosquez (3) and Arizona State Sun Devils forward Mael Gilles (12) jump for a rebound during the second half of their game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on Feb. 13th, 2022.
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Arizona State Sun Devils guard Taya Hanson (0) pleads her case to a referee after receiving a foul during the second half of their game against Arizona at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on Feb. 13th, 2022.
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Arizona State Sun Devils forward Mael Gilles (12) blocks Arizona Wildcats guard Bendu Yeaney's (23) layup during the second half of their game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on Feb. 13th, 2022.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Bendu Yeaney (23) communicates with the offense while Arizona State Sun Devils forward Mael Gilles (12) communicates with the defense during the second half of their game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on Feb. 13th, 2022.
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Arizona Wildcat fans react to a foul call during the second half of the Wildcats vs Arizona State University game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on Feb. 13th, 2022.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Cate Reese (25) tries to move around Arizona State Sun Devils guard Taya Hanson (0) and Arizona State Sun Devils guard Maggie Besselink (13) during the first half of their game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on Feb. 13th, 2022.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Cate Reese (25) smiles while giving a high-five to a young fan following Arizona's 62-58 win over Arizona State University at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on Feb. 13th, 2022.
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ZonaZoo holds up a large "#BEARDOWN" sign during the first half of the Arizona vs Arizona State University game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on Feb. 13th, 2022.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Shaina Pellington (1) leads a fast beak during the closing second of the first half of their game against Arizona State University at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on Feb. 13th, 2022.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Lauren Ware (32) stretches with fellow teammates while the Sun Devils run warm-up drills before their game against Arizona State University at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on Feb. 13th, 2022.
Rebecca Sasnett
Photojournalist
If the NCAA Tournament selection committee does its homework, a split with ASU will boost Arizona’s chances to get a No. 2 seed.
A "red-out" crowd of 8,480 watched as the Wildcats improved to 16-0 at home this season.
The Wildcats beat two ascendant Pac-12 teams on their home floors to improve to 22-2 overall and 12-1 in the Pac-12. They're now a full three games ahead in the loss column over anyone else in the league.
The Wildcats shot a season-best from the field and were able to pull away late to beat the Sun Devils in Tucson.