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Photos: Arizona women's basketball opens season with 62-59 win against UC Riverside
- Kelly Presnell
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The Wildcats hang on to edge UC Riverside 62-59 to open their pre-Big 12 slate, Nov. 6, 2025, at McKale Center.
Arizona guard Noelani Cornfield (4) scrambles under UC Riverside guard Aaliyah Stanton (8) as the two try to get a handle on the ball during the third quarter of their game, November 6, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona guard Mickayla Perdue (0) signals her three-pointer from the corner early during the third quarter of their game against UC Riverside, Nov. 6, 2025, in Tucson.
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Arizona head coach Becky Burke yells to her bench after a Wildcat defensive stand against UC Riverside, Nov. 6, 2025, in Tucson.
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Arizona guard Noelani Cornfield (4) gets clipped diving over UC Riverside forward Bria Shine (41) chasing a loose ball during the fourth quarter of their game, November 6, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona guard Mickayla Perdue (0) disrupts the pass by UC Riverside guard Aaliyah Stanton (8) during the fourth quarter of their game, Nov. 6, 2025, at McKale Center.
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Arizona guard Kamryn Kitchen (1) knocks the ball away from UC Riverside guard Taylor Swanson (22) triggering a Wildcat break during the fourth quarter of their game, November 6, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona guard Sumayah Sugapong (3) shifts the point of attack with a pass against the grain versus UC Riverside during the fourth quarter of their game, November 6, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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UC Riverside guard Seneca Hackley (2) crashes down on Arizona guard Sumayah Sugapong (3) in the fight for a rebound late during the fourth quarter of their game, November 6, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona forward Nora Francois (13), left, and guard Sumayah Sugapong (3) share a laugh after UC Riverside missed a desperation three at the buzzer to seal the Wildcat win 62-59,, November 6, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona head coach Becky Burke celebrates her first Wildcat win with her team at mid-court, a 62-59 nail biter against UC Riverside, November 6, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona guard Sumayah Sugapong (3) tries to whip a pass past UC Riverside guard Seneca Hackley (2), left, and guard Shelley Duchemin (5) during the fourth quarter of their game, November 6, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona forward Nora Francois (13) takes a stab at a pass from UC Riverside guard Seneca Hackley (2) during the fourth quarter, November 6, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona guard Mickayla Perdue (0) drives into the paint on a Wildcat offensive set against UC Riverside, November 6, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona guard Mireia Jurado (8) lines up a three-pointer in front of the Wildcat bench during the third quarter against UC Riverside, November 6, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona forward Daniah Trammell (33) looks for room to shoot on UC Riverside forward Lucia Moreno Tallon (32) from under the basket, November 6, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona guard Sumayah Sugapong (3) gets the shot past the fingertips of UC Riverside forward Lucia Moreno Tallon (32) during the fourth quarter, November 6, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona guard Mireia Jurado (8), right, gets UC Riverside guard Aaliyah Stanton (8) off balance, disrupting her shot, November 6, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona coach Becky Burke gathers the Wildcats for a strategy session during an officiating review in the second quarter of their game against UC Riverside, Nov. 6, 2025, at McKale Center.
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Arizona head coach Becky Burke has some questions about a call against the Wildcats defense during the first quarter of their game against UC Riverside, November 6, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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UC Riverside forward Lucia Moreno Tallon (32) gets stripped of the possession, challenging Arizona guard Mickayla Perdue (0) during the first quarter of their game, November 6, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona guard Sumayah Sugapong (3) gets an unusual bounce after swiping the ball out of the grip of UC Riverside guard Seneca Hackley (2) earl during the first quarter, November 6, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona guard Noelani Cornfield (4) pushes her way to scoop around UC Riverside guard Seneca Hackley (2) during the first quarter of their game, November 6, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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UC Riverside forward Bria Shine (41) picks up the quick foul, getting all arm on Arizona forward Daniah Trammell (33) on the first shot the night during the first quarter of their game, November 6, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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UC Riverside forward Dieynaba Sylla (30), left, and Arizona forward Nora Francois (13) race to gain possession of a loose ball during the second quarter of their game, November 6, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona forward Nora Francois (13), left, and guard Mickayla Perdue (0) converge on the loose ball just ahead of UC Riverside guard Aaliyah Stanton (8) during the second quarter of their game, November 6, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona guard Mireia Jurado (8) takes some three-pointers working out before taking on UC Riverside in a pre-conference game, November 6, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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