Photos: Wildcats' season ends in Women's College World Series loss to Florida State
Arizona ended its season with a 4-3 loss to Florida State during Day 3 of the 2021 Women's College World Series at the USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City on June 5, 2021.
WCWS: Arizona vs Florida State
Arizona pitcher Mariah Lopez (42) wipes away tears with her jersey after Arizona's loss to Florida State during day three of the 2021 Women's College World Series at the USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City on June 5, 2021.
WCWS: Arizona vs Florida State
After Arizona second baseman Reyna Carranco's (5) hit to the outfield, Arizona outfielder Janelle Meoño (6) slides into home plate for Arizona's tying run in the top of the 7th inning against Florida State during day three of the 2021 Women's College World Series at the USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City on June 5, 2021. \
WCWS: Arizona vs Florida State
Arizona pitcher Mariah Lopez (42) walks off the field emotional while Florida State smiles on the field after Arizona's loss to Florida State during day three of the 2021 Women's College World Series at the USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City on June 5, 2021.
WCWS: Arizona vs Florida State
Arizona second baseman Reyna Carranco (5) gets out Florida State infielder Sydney Sherrill (24) at second base in the first inning of Arizona's game against Florida State during day three of the 2021 Women's College World Series at the USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City on June 5, 2021.
WCWS: Arizona vs Florida State
After reaching second base, Arizona second baseman Reyna Carranco (5) celebrates Arizona outfielder Janelle Meoño's (6) slide to home plate for the tying run in the top of the 7th inning against Florida State during day three of the 2021 Women's College World Series at the USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City on June 5, 2021.
WCWS: Arizona vs Florida State
Arizona outfielder Hannah Martinez (2) safely reaches first base in the top of the 7th inning against Florida State during day three of the 2021 Women's College World Series at the USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City on June 5, 2021.
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Arizona Head Coach Mike Candrea walks with the wildcats in a huddle after Arizona loss to Florida State during day three of the 2021 Women's College World Series at the USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City on June 5, 2021.
WCWS: Arizona vs Florida State
Florida State outfielder Cassidy Davis (70) cheers while hugging infielder Devyn Flaherty (9) after Arizona's loss to Florida State during day three of the 2021 Women's College World Series at the USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City on June 5, 2021.
WCWS: Arizona vs Florida State
Arizona outfielder Hannah Martinez (2), Arizona third baseman Malia Martinez (17) and Arizona outfielder Janelle Meoño (6) celebrate after Malia Martinez's home run in the top of the third inning against Florida State during day three of the 2021 Women's College World Series at the USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City on June 5, 2021.
WCWS: Arizona vs Florida State
Arizona Head Coach walks in the dugout after Arizona's loss to Florida State during day three of the 2021 Women's College World Series at the USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City on June 5, 2021.
WCWS: Arizona vs Florida State
Arizona pitcher Mariah Lopez (42) pitches the ball in the bottom of the 7th inning against Florida State during day three of the 2021 Women's College World Series at the USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City on June 5, 2021.
WCWS: Arizona vs Florida State
Arizona shortstop Jessie Harper (19) hits the ball in the top of the 7th inning against Florida State during day three of the 2021 Women's College World Series at the USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City on June 5, 2021.
WCWS: Arizona vs Florida State
Arizona third baseman Malia Martinez (17) walks off the field while Florida State celebrate their win against Arizona during day three of the 2021 Women's College World Series at the USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City on June 5, 2021.
WCWS: Arizona vs Florida State
Nick Candrea, center, Arizona Softball head coach Mike Candrea's brother, gives former players Hilary Editor, left, and Katiyana Mauga a big hug before Arizona's softball game against Florida State on day three of the 2021 Women's College World Series at the USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City on June 5, 2021.
WCWS: Arizona vs Florida State
Arizona Head Coach Mike Candrea watches Arizona hitters during the top of the second inning in Arizona's game against Florida State during day three of the 2021 Women's College World Series at the USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City on June 5, 2021.
WCWS: Arizona vs Florida State
Former Arizona Softball players Chrissy Alexander, center, and Lindsay Cunningham, right, participate in the wave during Arizona's game against Florida State in day three of the 2021 Women's College World Series at the USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City on June 5, 2021.
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Arizona outfielder Alyssa Palomino-Cardoza led the Wildcats to the Women's College World Series during her final season.
WCWS: Arizona vs Florida State
Former Arizona Softball player Hilary Edior, center, displays a number 17 jersey after Arizona third baseman Malia Martinez's (17) home run in the top of the third inning against Florida State during day three of the 2021 Women's College World Series at the USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City on June 5, 2021.
WCWS: Arizona vs Florida State
Arizona outfielder Alyssa Palomino-Cardoza (32) and Arizona catcher Dejah Mulipola (8) hug after warm-up before Arizona's game against Florida State during day three of the 2021 Women's College World Series at the USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City on June 5, 2021.
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