Photos: Arizona Wildcats beat Tennessee State in second-to-last nonconference game
No. 18 Arizona Wildcats broke two records in their 77-42 win over the Tennessee State Lady Tigers during the Wildcats second to last pre-Pac12 season in McKale Center on December 12th, 2019. One, the Wildcats 10-0 start to this season is the best start in program history. Second, their 16-game winning streak is the longest in Arizona Women's Basketball history.
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Arizona forward Cate Reese (25) and Tennessee State forward Megan Kent (20) jump for a rebound during the first half of Arizona's 77-42 win over the Tennessee Lady Tigers at McKale Center on December 12th, 2019.
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Arizona guard Aari McDonald (2) shoots the ball over Tennessee State forward Takya Bennett (23) during the first half of Arizona's 77-42 win over the Tennessee Lady Tigers at McKale Center on December 12th, 2019.
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Arizona guard Aari McDonald (2) tries to save the ball from going out of bounds during the first half of Arizona's 77-42 win over the Tennessee Lady Tigers at McKale Center on December 12th, 2019.
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Arizona forward Sam Thomas (14) calls a play during the first half of Arizona's 77-42 win over the Tennessee Lady Tigers at McKale Center on December 12th, 2019.
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Arizona forward Cate Reese (25) contests Tennessee State guard Taylor Roberts (0) shot during the first half of Arizona's 77-42 win over the Tennessee Lady Tigers at McKale Center on December 12th, 2019.
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Arizona guard Aari McDonald (2) and Tennessee State guard Jazmine Young (1) fight for a loose ball during the first half of Arizona's 77-42 win over the Tennessee Lady Tigers at McKale Center on December 12th, 2019.
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After an assist from Arizona forward Cate Reese (25), Arizona center Semaj Smith (34) shoots the ball over Tennessee State forward Takya Bennett (23) during the second half of Arizona's 77-42 win over the Tennessee Lady Tigers at McKale Center on December 12th, 2019.
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Arizona center Semaj Smith (34) shoots the ball during the second half of Arizona's 77-42 win over the Tennessee Lady Tigers at McKale Center on December 12th, 2019.
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Arizona guard Mara Mote (11) calls a travel on the bench during the second half of Arizona's 77-42 win over the Tennessee Lady Tigers at McKale Center on December 12th, 2019.
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Arizona guard Aari McDonald (2) shoots a layup during a fast break in the second half of Arizona's 77-42 win over the Tennessee Lady Tigers at McKale Center on December 12th, 2019.
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Arizona guard Lucia Alonso (4) yells on the bench during the second half of Arizona's 77-42 win over the Tennessee Lady Tigers at McKale Center on December 12th, 2019.
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Arizona head coach Adia Barnes watches the Arizona Wildcats on offense during the second half of Arizona's 77-42 win over the Tennessee Lady Tigers at McKale Center on December 12th, 2019.
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Arizona forward Sam Thomas (14) yells after a successful three-pointer by Arizona forward Birna Benonysdottir (15) during the second half of Arizona's 77-42 win over the Tennessee Lady Tigers at McKale Center on December 12th, 2019.
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Arizona guard Helena Pueyo (13) cheers on the bench during the second half of Arizona's 77-42 win over the Tennessee Lady Tigers at McKale Center on December 12th, 2019.
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Arizona forward Tee Tee Starks (10) and Arizona guard Aari McDonald (2) laugh on the bench during the closing minutes of the second half of Arizona's 77-42 win over the Tennessee Lady Tigers at McKale Center on December 12th, 2019.
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A fan cheers for the Arizona Wildcats during the second half of Arizona's 77-42 win over the Tennessee Lady Tigers at McKale Center on December 12th, 2019.
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A young fan waves pom poms during a time out in the second half of Arizona's 77-42 win over the Tennessee Lady Tigers at McKale Center on December 12th, 2019.
Rebecca Sasnett
Photojournalist
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