Photos: ASU defeats UA in overtime, women's basketball in Tempe
It was a hard fought battle but the Arizona State Sun Devils pulled off a win in overtime, 66-64, over the Arizona Wildcats in Tempe on Sunday Feb. 28, 2021.
Arizona (9) vs Arizona State
Arizona State Sun Devils guard Jaddan Simmons (2) reaches for the ball over Arizona Wildcats guard Shaina Pellington (1) in the first half during a game at the Desert Financial Arena in Tempe, Ariz., on February 28, 2021.
Arizona (9) vs Arizona State
Arizona Wildcats forward Sam Thomas (14) breaks through defenders Arizona State Sun Devils forward Katelyn Levings (20) and Arizona State Sun Devils center Imogen Greenslade (43) in the first half during a game at the Desert Financial Arena in Tempe, Ariz., on February 28, 2021.
Arizona (9) vs Arizona State
Arizona Wildcats guard Aari McDonald (2) looks to make the pass as she's defedned by Arizona State Sun Devils guard Jaddan Simmons (2) in the first half during a game at the Desert Financial Arena in Tempe, Ariz., on February 28, 2021.
Arizona (9) vs Arizona State
Arizona Wildcats guard Aari McDonald (2) is defended by Arizona State Sun Devils forward Eboni Walker (22) and Arizona State Sun Devils guard Jaddan Simmons (2) in the second half during a game at the Desert Financial Arena in Tempe, Ariz., on February 28, 2021. Arizona State won in overtime 66-64.
Arizona (9) vs Arizona State
Arizona Wildcats forward Lauren Ware (32) gets her fingers on the ball but Arizona State Sun Devils guard Taya Hanson 's (0) shot lands in the basket in the second half during a game at the Desert Financial Arena in Tempe, Ariz., on February 28, 2021. Arizona State won in overtime 66-64.
Arizona (9) vs Arizona State
Arizona Wildcats guard Bendu Yeaney (23) is defended by Arizona State Sun Devils forward Eboni Walker (22) in the second half during a game at the Desert Financial Arena in Tempe, Ariz., on February 28, 2021. Arizona State won in overtime 66-64.
Arizona (9) vs Arizona State
Arizona Wildcats forward Cate Reese (25) and Arizona State Sun Devils forward Bre'yanna Sanders (24) both fall to the ground as the ball goes loose in the first half during a game at the Desert Financial Arena in Tempe, Ariz., on February 28, 2021.
Arizona (9) vs Arizona State
Arizona Wildcats head coach Adia Barnes brings her team over in a timeout before the Wildcats even the score and head into overtime in the second half during a game at the Desert Financial Arena in Tempe, Ariz., on February 28, 2021. Arizona State won in overtime 66-64.
Arizona (9) vs Arizona State
Arizona Wildcats guard Bendu Yeaney (23) falls over as she releases the ball in overtime during a game at the Desert Financial Arena in Tempe, Ariz., on February 28, 2021. Arizona State won 66-64.
Arizona (9) vs Arizona State
Arizona Wildcats forward Cate Reese (25) is met with several Arizona State defenders in the second half during a game at the Desert Financial Arena in Tempe, Ariz., on February 28, 2021. Arizona State won in overtime 66-64.
Mamta Popat
Photojournalist
UA rallies to force overtime, but can't finish off sweep of rivals in Tempe on Sunday afternoon.
UA falls 66-64, and will next play in the Pac-12 Tournament in Las Vegas this week as the No. 2 seed.
Aari McDonald is the second player in Arizona history to receive Pac-12 Player of the Year honors.