Photos: Arizona can't catch Kansas, falls 80-69, Big 12 basketball
The Wildcats had to play catch-up for much of the night, couldn't quite close the deal late in losing to the Jayhawks 80-69 in the Big 12, January 20, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona guard Noelani Cornfield (4) takes a beating from Kansas forward Lilly Meister (52) and Kansas guard Elle Evans (21) trying to get to the basket during the fourth quarter of their Big 12 Game, January 20, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona guard Sumayah Sugapong (3) takes a hit trying to defend Kansas forward Regan Williams (24) during the fourth quarter of their Big 12 Game, January 20, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona forward Achol Magot (20) celebrates after drawing a foul on her bucket, giving her chance to add to the score from the foul line during the fourth quarter against Kansas, January 20, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona guard Noelani Cornfield (4) gets tied up with Kansas forward Regan Williams (24), picking up a foul in the process during the third quarter of their Big 12 Game, January 20, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona head coach Becky Burke talks with one of the game officials after a series of fouls called during the fourth quarter against Kansas, Jan. 20, 2026, in Tucson.
Arizona forward Daniah Trammell (33) eyes the basket trying for a put-back in the fourth quarter against Kansas, January 20, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Kansas forward Jaliya Davis (25) picks up the foul trying to block a last second shot form Arizona guard Tanyuel Welch (11) during the last second of the first quarter of their Big 12 Game, January 20, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona guard Noelani Cornfield (4) out races Kansas guard Laia Conesa (6) after swiping the ball out of her hands during the second quarter of their Big 12 Game, January 20, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona forward Daniah Trammell (33) dives on Kansas forward Regan Williams (24) to win a loose ball during the second quarter of their Big 12 Game, January 20, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona forward Nora Francois (13) earns the Wildcats a possession by tying up Kansas guard Libby Fandel (13) during the first quarter of their Big 12 Game, January 20, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona guard Sumayah Sugapong (3) swipes the ball from Kansas forward Lilly Meister (52) in a scramble during the first quarter of their Big 12 Game, January 20, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Kansas forward Jaliya Davis (25) drags down an offensive rebound between Arizona forward Nora Francois (13), left, and forward Daniah Trammell (33) during the third quarter of their Big 12 Game, Jan. 20, 2026, in Tucson.
Arizona guard Sumayah Sugapong (3) gets some support after she skidded into the courtside fans chasing the ball against Kansas during the third quarter of their Big 12 Game, January 20, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona guard Sumayah Sugapong (3), left, and guard Noelani Cornfield (4) sandwich Kansas forward Regan Williams (24) as the three try to get control of the ball during the third quarter of their Big 12 Game, January 20, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Kansas forward Jaliya Davis (25) dives over Arizona guard Sumayah Sugapong (3) to try to regain her grip on the ball under the Jayhawk bucket during the third quarter of their Big 12 Game, January 20, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona forward Nora Francois (13), center, gets ahold of Kansas forward Jaliya Davis (25) as the two and guard Kamryn Kitchen (1) try to get their hands on a rebound during the third quarter of their Big 12 Game, Jan. 20, 2026, at McKale Center.
Arizona guard Noelani Cornfield (4) gets hit from behind from Kansas forward Jaliya Davis (25) after chasing down the ball during the fourth quarter of their Big 12 Game, January 20, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona guard Kamryn Kitchen yells after nailing a 3-pointer to keep the Wildcats in contention in the dying moments of their game against Kansas, Jan. 20, 2026, at McKale Center.
Arizona guard Kamryn Kitchen (1) lines up a shot as Kansas forward Regan Williams (24) comes out to pressure her during the fourth quarter of their Big 12 Game, Jan. 20, 2026, at McKale Center.
Arizona forward Daniah Trammell (33) makes life hard for Kansas guard Libby Fandel (13) at the top of the key during the second quarter of their Big 12 Game, January 20, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Kansas guard Brittany Harshaw (23) gets a piece of Arizona guard Noelani Cornfield (4) as she launches a shot during the first quarter of their Big 12 game, January 20, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona forward Nora Francois rips the ball out of the grip of Kansas guard Elle Evans, creating a turnover during the first quarter of their Big 12 Game, Jan. 20, 2026, at McKale Center.
Arizona guard Tanyuel Welch (11) as her eye on the ball, guarding a Kansas offensive set during the first quarter of their Big 12 game, January 20, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Kelly Presnell
Photojournalist
Whether it was poor fundamentals or questionable calls, the Arizona women’s basketball team sent Kansas to the foul line far too often in an 80-69 setback at McKale Center.