Photos: Arizona's season ends with NCAA Tournament loss to North Carolina
After a rough night shooting, Arizona's season ends with a 63-45 loss to North Carolina in round two of the NCAA Tournament at McKale Center on March 21, 2022.
NCAA 2022 Women's Basketball Tournament, Arizona vs North Carolina
Arizona Wildcats forward Cate Reese (25) reacts after being called for a charge during their game against North Carolina in round two of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament hosted at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Dr., in Tucson, Ariz. on March 21, 2022.
NCAA 2022 Women's Basketball Tournament, Arizona vs North Carolina
An emotional Arizona Wildcats forward Sam Thomas (14) kisses towards the crowd after their 63-45 loss to North Carolina in round two of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament hosted at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Dr., in Tucson, Ariz. on March 21, 2022.
NCAA 2022 Women's Basketball Tournament, Arizona vs North Carolina
Arizona Wildcats forward Sam Thomas (14) reacts after hitting a three-pointer during their game against North Carolina in round two of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament hosted at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Dr., in Tucson, Ariz. on March 21, 2022.
NCAA 2022 Women's Basketball Tournament, Arizona vs North Carolina
North Carolina Tar Heels guard Alyssa Ustby (1) passes the ball while being surrounded by Arizona defenders during their game in round two of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament hosted at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Dr., in Tucson, Ariz. on March 21, 2022.
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Arizona guard Shaina Pellington has been named to the preseason All-Pac-12 team, along with two of her Wildcats teammates.
NCAA 2022 Women's Basketball Tournament, Arizona vs North Carolina
Arizona Wildcats forward Cate Reese (25) tries to block North Carolina Tar Heels guard Alyssa Ustby's (1) shot during their game in round two of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament hosted at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Dr., in Tucson, Ariz. on March 21, 2022.
NCAA 2022 Women's Basketball Tournament, Arizona vs North Carolina
Arizona Wildcats guard Bendu Yeaney (23) shoots a three-pointer during their game against North Carolina in round two of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament hosted at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Dr., in Tucson, Ariz. on March 21, 2022.
NCAA 2022 Women's Basketball Tournament, Arizona vs North Carolina
An emotional Arizona Wildcats forward Sam Thomas (14), and an emotional Arizona Wildcats guard Bendu Yeaney (23) and Arizona Wildcats forward Cate Reese (25) talk after their 63-45 loss to North Carolina in round two of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament hosted at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Dr., in Tucson, Ariz. on March 21, 2022.
NCAA 2022 Women's Basketball Tournament, Arizona vs North Carolina
North Carolina Tar Heels guard Kennedy Todd-Williams (3) passes the ball out of the paint while Arizona's defense collapses on Todd-Williams during their game in round two of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament hosted at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Dr., in Tucson, Ariz. on March 21, 2022.
NCAA 2022 Women's Basketball Tournament, Arizona vs North Carolina
Arizona Wildcats forward Sam Thomas (14) reacts after hitting another three-pointer during their game against North Carolina in round two of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament hosted at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Dr., in Tucson, Ariz. on March 21, 2022.
NCAA 2022 Women's Basketball Tournament, Arizona vs North Carolina
Arizona Wildcats guard Bendu Yeaney (23) celebrates a three-point shot while the Arizona bench also celebrates during their game against North Carolina in round two of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament hosted at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Dr., in Tucson, Ariz. on March 21, 2022.
NCAA 2022 Women's Basketball Tournament, Arizona vs North Carolina
North Carolina Tar Heels guard Kennedy Todd-Williams (3) and North Carolina Tar Heels forward Anya Poole (31) celebrate during their game against North Carolina in round two of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament hosted at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Dr., in Tucson, Ariz. on March 21, 2022.
NCAA 2022 Women's Basketball Tournament, Arizona vs North Carolina
Arizona Wildcats forward Sam Thomas (14) tries to intercept a pass from North Carolina Tar Heels guard Deja Kelly (25) during their game in round two of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament hosted at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Dr., in Tucson, Ariz. on March 21, 2022.
NCAA 2022 Women's Basketball Tournament, Arizona vs North Carolina
Some players from the Arizona Wildcats Men's Basketball team cheer after being placed on the video board while watching Arizona Women's Basketball play North Carolina in round two of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament hosted at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Dr., in Tucson, Ariz. on March 21, 2022.
NCAA 2022 Women's Basketball Tournament, Arizona vs North Carolina
Arizona Wildcats head coach Adia Barnes congratulates Arizona Wildcats forward Sam Thomas (14) as Thomas heads to the bench during the closing the seconds of Arizona's 63-45 loss to North Carolina in round two of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament hosted at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Dr., in Tucson, Ariz. on March 21, 2022.
NCAA 2022 Women's Basketball Tournament, Arizona vs North Carolina
North Carolina Tar Heels guard Deja Kelly (25) shoots a jump shot over Arizona Wildcats guard Bendu Yeaney (23) during their game in round two of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament hosted at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Dr., in Tucson, Ariz. on March 21, 2022.
NCAA 2022 Women's Basketball Tournament, Arizona vs North Carolina
Arizona Wildcats head coach Adia Barnes yells at Arizona's defense during their game against North Carolina in round two of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament hosted at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Dr., in Tucson, Ariz. on March 21, 2022.
NCAA 2022 Women's Basketball Tournament, Arizona vs North Carolina
North Carolina Tar Heels guard Kennedy Todd-Williams (3) gets her cans on a pass by Arizona Wildcats guard Helena Pueyo (13) during their game in round two of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament hosted at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Dr., in Tucson, Ariz. on March 21, 2022.
NCAA 2022 Women's Basketball Tournament, Arizona vs North Carolina
North Carolina Tar Heels guard Deja Kelly (25) reacts after getting fouled while shooting a three-pointer during their game against Arizona in round two of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament hosted at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Dr., in Tucson, Ariz. on March 21, 2022.
NCAA 2022 Women's Basketball Tournament, Arizona vs North Carolina
Arizona Wildcats forward Sam Thomas (14) shoots the ball over North Carolina Tar Heels guard Carlie Littlefield (2) in round two of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament hosted at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Dr., in Tucson, Ariz. on March 21, 2022.
NCAA 2022 Women's Basketball Tournament, Arizona vs North Carolina
Arizona Wildcats forward Cate Reese (25) and North Carolina Tar Heels guard Deja Kelly (25) battle for a loose ball during their game in round two of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament hosted at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Dr., in Tucson, Ariz. on March 21, 2022.
NCAA 2022 Women's Basketball Tournament, Arizona vs North Carolina
Arizona Wildcats forward Gisela Sanchez (30) sticks out her tongue after hitting a jump shot during their game against North Carolina in round two of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament hosted at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Dr., in Tucson, Ariz. on March 21, 2022.
NCAA 2022 Women's Basketball Tournament, Arizona vs North Carolina
Arizona Wildcats guard Derin Erdogan (11) looks nervous as she holds her hand over her mouth while watching her teammates play North Carolina in round two of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament hosted at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Dr., in Tucson, Ariz. on March 21, 2022.
NCAA 2022 Women's Basketball Tournament, Arizona vs North Carolina
Arizona Wildcats forward Sam Thomas's sister Jade Thomas, UNLV Lady Rebels guard, yells after her sister was called for foul during Arizona's game against North Carolina in round two of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament hosted at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Dr., in Tucson, Ariz. on March 21, 2022.
NCAA 2022 Women's Basketball Tournament, Arizona vs North Carolina
Arizona Wildcats forward Cate Reese (25) shots the ball through North Carolina Tar Heels forward Anya Poole (31) and North Carolina Tar Heels guard Carlie Littlefield (2) during their game in round two of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament hosted at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Dr., in Tucson, Ariz. on March 21, 2022.
NCAA 2022 Women's Basketball Tournament, Arizona vs North Carolina
Arizona Wildcats guard Shaina Pellington (1) reacts while loosing the handle on the ball after North Carolina Tar Heels guard Deja Kelly's (25) tried to steal the ball during their game in round two of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament hosted at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Dr., in Tucson, Ariz. on March 21, 2022.
NCAA 2022 Women's Basketball Tournament, Arizona vs North Carolina
Arizona Wildcats forward Lauren Ware (32) shoots the ball while North Carolina Tar Heels guard Kennedy Todd-Williams (3) tires to contest Ware's shot during their game in round two of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament hosted at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Dr., in Tucson, Ariz. on March 21, 2022.
NCAA 2022 Women's Basketball Tournament, Arizona vs North Carolina
Arizona Wildcats forward Sam Thomas (14) leaves the court high-fiving fans after their 63-45 loss to North Carolina in round two of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament hosted at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Dr., in Tucson, Ariz. on March 21, 2022.
NCAA 2022 Women's Basketball Tournament, Arizona vs North Carolina
Arizona Wildcats forward Cate Reese (25) and Arizona Wildcats forward Sam Thomas (14) laugh while walking towards the players entrance before their game against North Carolina in round two of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament hosted at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Dr., in Tucson, Ariz. on March 21, 2022.
Rebecca Sasnett
Photojournalist
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