Photos: Arizona Wildcats women's basketball season opener
Arizona Wildcats's women's basketball began their season against Northern Arizona University at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 29, 2020.
Arizona won 76-63 over NAU.
Arizona Wildcats women's basketball vs. NAU
Arizona Wildcats guard Aari McDonald (2) steals the ball from Northern Arizona Lumberjacks guard Nyah Moran (12) during the first half of Arizona Wildcats's season opener against NAU at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 29, 2020.
Arizona Wildcats women's basketball vs. NAU
Arizona Wildcats forward Trinity Baptiste (0) yells after getting a bucket during the third quarter of Arizona Wildcats's season opener against Northern Arizona University at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 29, 2020. Arizona won 76-63 over NAU.
Arizona Wildcats women's basketball vs. NAU
Arizona Wildcats forward Cate Reese (25) shoots the ball while being double teamed during the first quarter of Arizona Wildcats's women's basketball season opener against NAU at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 29, 2020.
Arizona Wildcats women's basketball vs. NAU
Arizona Wildcats guard Aari McDonald (2) reacts to being fouled by Northern Arizona Lumberjacks guard Jacey Bailey (11) during the first quarter of Arizona Wildcats's women's basketball season opener against NAU at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 29, 2020.
Arizona Wildcats women's basketball vs. NAU
Arizona Wildcats guard Aari McDonald (2) runs on the court during player introductions in the Arizona Wildcats's season opener against Northern Arizona University at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 29, 2020. Arizona won 76-63 over NAU.
Arizona Wildcats women's basketball vs. NAU
Arizona Wildcats forward Lauren Ware (32) steals the ball away from Northern Arizona Lumberjacks guard Miki'ala Maio (4) during the second quarter of Arizona Wildcats's season opener against NAU at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 29, 2020.
Arizona Wildcats women's basketball vs. NAU
Arizona Wildcats guard Derin Erdogan (10) dives for a lose ball during the fourth quarter of Arizona Wildcats's season opener against Northern Arizona University at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 29, 2020. Arizona won 76-63 over NAU.
Arizona Wildcats women's basketball vs. NAU
Arizona Wildcats guard Shaina Pellington (1) shoots a jump shot over Northern Arizona Lumberjacks guard Regan Schenck (1) during the second quarter of Arizona Wildcats's season opener against NAU at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 29, 2020.
Arizona Wildcats women's basketball vs. NAU
Arizona Wildcats guard Shaina Pellington (1) shoots a contested layup during the first half of Arizona Wildcats's season opener against NAU at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 29, 2020.
Arizona Wildcats women's basketball vs. NAU
While double teaming Northern Arizona Lumberjacks guard Jacqulynn Nakai (3), Arizona Wildcats guard Aari McDonald (2) and Arizona Wildcats forward Trinity Baptiste (0) force a turn over during the first quarter of Arizona Wildcats's season opener against NAU at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 29, 2020.
Arizona Wildcats women's basketball vs. NAU
Arizona Wildcats guard Aari McDonald (2) shoots a jump shot over Northern Arizona Lumberjacks guard Emily Rodabaugh (21) during the first quarter of Arizona Wildcats's season opener against NAU at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 29, 2020.
Arizona Wildcats women's basketball vs. NAU
Arizona Wildcats forward Lauren Ware (32) blocks Northern Arizona Lumberjacks guard Miki'ala Maio's (4) jump shot during the second quarter of Arizona Wildcats's season opener against NAU at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 29, 2020.
Arizona Wildcats women's basketball vs. NAU
Arizona Wildcats forward Sam Thomas (14) waves around a towel as the bench celebrates a bucket during the first quarter of Arizona Wildcats's season opener against Northern Arizona University at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 29, 2020. Arizona won 76-63 over NAU.
Arizona Wildcats women's basketball vs. NAU
Arizona Wildcats forward Cate Reese (25) reacts after accidentally loosing the ball out of bounds during the third quarter of Arizona Wildcats's season opener against Northern Arizona University at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 29, 2020. Arizona won 76-63 over NAU.
Arizona Wildcats women's basketball vs. NAU
Arizona Wildcats guard Aari McDonald (2) passes the ball while driving in the paint during the fourth quarter of Arizona Wildcats's season opener against Northern Arizona University at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 29, 2020. Arizona won 76-63 over NAU.
Arizona Wildcats women's basketball vs. NAU
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks guard Nyah Moran (12) lowers her head after loosing the ball out of bounds during the third quarter of Arizona Wildcats's season opener against Northern Arizona University at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 29, 2020. Arizona won 76-63 over NAU.
Arizona Wildcats women's basketball vs. NAU
Arizona Wildcats forward Sam Thomas (14) reacts after shooting a three-pointer during the Arizona Wildcats's season opener against Northern Arizona University at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 29, 2020. Arizona won 76-63 over NAU.
Arizona Wildcats women's basketball vs. NAU
Arizona Wildcats guard Shaina Pellington (1) yells while getting bumped by Northern Arizona Lumberjacks guard Jacqulynn Nakai (3) during the fourth quarter of Arizona Wildcats's season opener against Northern Arizona University at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 29, 2020. Arizona won 76-63 over NAU.
Arizona Wildcats women's basketball vs. NAU
Arizona Wildcats forward Cate Reese (25) shoots a contested layup during the third quarter of Arizona Wildcats's season opener against Northern Arizona University at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 29, 2020. Arizona won 76-63 over NAU.
Arizona Wildcats women's basketball vs. NAU
Arizona Wildcats center Semaj Smith (34) high-fives Arizona Wildcats forward Sam Thomas (14) after a three point shot during the fourth quarter of Arizona Wildcats's season opener against Northern Arizona University at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 29, 2020. Arizona won 76-63 over NAU.
Arizona Wildcats women's basketball vs. NAU
Arizona Wildcats guard Tara Manumaleuga (3) watches as her three-point shot barely misses the basket during the fourth quarter of Arizona Wildcats's season opener against Northern Arizona University at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 29, 2020. Arizona won 76-63 over NAU.
Arizona Wildcats women's basketball vs. NAU
Arizona Wildcats guard Tara Manumaleuga (3) passes the ball over Northern Arizona Lumberjacks guard Jacqulynn Nakai (3) during the fourth quarter of Arizona Wildcats's season opener against Northern Arizona University at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 29, 2020. Arizona won 76-63 over NAU.
Arizona Wildcats women's basketball vs. NAU
Arizona Wildcats forward Trinity Baptiste (0) shoots a contested jump shot during the second quarter of Arizona Wildcats's season opener against Northern Arizona University at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 29, 2020. Arizona won 76-63 over NAU.
Arizona Wildcats women's basketball vs. NAU
Arizona Wildcats head coach Adia Barnes talks with the Arizona Wildcats during a timeout in the Arizona Wildcats's season opener against Northern Arizona University at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 29, 2020. Arizona won 76-63 over NAU.
Arizona Wildcats women's basketball vs. NAU
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks head coach Loree Payne yells at the NAU defensive during the third quarter of Arizona Wildcats's season opener against Northern Arizona University at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 29, 2020. Arizona won 76-63 over NAU.
Arizona Wildcats women's basketball vs. NAU
Arizona Wildcats forward Sam Thomas (14) and Northern Arizona Lumberjacks guard Miki'ala Maio (4) watch as the ball is passed in bounds during the third quarter of Arizona Wildcats's season opener against Northern Arizona University at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 29, 2020. Arizona won 76-63 over NAU.
Arizona Wildcats women's basketball vs. NAU
Arizona Wildcats guard Lakin Gardner (31) celebrates on the bench during the third quarter of Arizona Wildcats's season opener against Northern Arizona University at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 29, 2020. Arizona won 76-63 over NAU.
Arizona Wildcats women's basketball vs. NAU
Family members sit apart to allow for social distancing while watching the Arizona Wildcats's season opener against Northern Arizona University at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 29, 2020. Arizona won 76-63 over NAU.
Rebecca Sasnett
Photojournalist
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The seventh-ranked Wildcats start off the highly-anticipated season with a win over NAU.