Photos: Arizona upsets UCLA in OT, women's basketball
Shaina Pellington led No. 22 Arizona on an 11-0 run to tie the game, then scored six over her team’s 10 points in overtime to earn the Wildcats a 71-66 win over No. 14 UCLA in the lone meeting of the regular season between the Pac-12 Conference rivals. Arizona came into the game after losing at home to Washington State, 70-59 and trailed by as many as 12 points in the first half against the Bruins. – Associated Press
Arizona guard Shaina Pellington, center, shoots as UCLA forward Emily Bessoir, left, and guard Gina Conti defend during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
UCLA forward Lina Sontag, left, and Arizona forward Cate Reese go after a loose ball during the second half of their game Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, in Los Angeles.
Arizona guard Kailyn Gilbert, right, shoots as UCLA forward Gabriela Jaquez defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, in Los Angeles.
Arizona guard Shaina Pellington, left, shoots as UCLA guard Charisma Osborne defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Arizona guard Lauren Fields, right, shoots as UCLA guard Londynn Jones defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
UCLA forward Gabriela Jaquez, center, shoots as Arizona guard Madison Conner, right, and forward Cate Reese defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
UCLA guard Kiki Rice, left, shoots as Arizona forward Esmery Martinez defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
UCLA guard Kiki Rice, left, is hit in the face by Arizona guard Kailyn Gilbert during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Arizona forward Cate Reese, left, and UCLA guard Camryn Brown battle for a rebound during overtime in an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Arizona guard Shaina Pellington, center, shoots as UCLA forward Lina Sontag, left, defends and guard Charisma Osborne watches during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
UCLA guard Londynn Jones, left, shoots as Arizona guard Jade Loville defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
UCLA guard Kiki Rice, right, shoots as Arizona forward Esmery Martinez defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Arizona guard Paris Clark, left, shoots as UCLA forward Lina Sontag defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
UCLA guard Charisma Osborne, center, shoots as Arizona guard Jade Loville, left, and guard Lauren Fields defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Arizona guard Shaina Pellington, left, shoots as UCLA guard Charisma Osborne, center, and forward Gabriela Jaquez defend during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Arizona guard Shaina Pellington, left, reacts after missing the last shot in regulation which left the game tied as UCLA forward Gabriela Jaquez runs by during an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Rick Wiley
Photo editor
LOS ANGELES - The Arizona Wildcats pulled off their biggest win of the season Friday night — on Adia Barnes' birthday no less.
Shaina Pellington's perseverance personified Arizona's fighting spirit in a come-from-behind win at UCLA; the Wildcats seek an L.A. sweep against USC on Sunday.