Photos: Wildcats suffer first loss of the season to No. 1 Stanford
The Arizona Wildcats' women's basketball team took its first loss of the season during a game against the Stanford Cardinal at the McKale Center in Tucson on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021.
Both teams came into the game 7-0 for their respective seasons. The final score of the New Year's game was 81-54.
Arizona will host Cal on Sunday.
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Stanford Cardinal guard Lacie Hull (24), Arizona Wildcats guard Helena Pueyo (13) and Stanford Cardinal guard Lexie Hull (12) scramble for the ball during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 1, 2021.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Sam Thomas (14) pushes against Stanford Cardinal guard Anna Wilson (3) as the Cardinal player tries to get to the basket during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 1, 2021.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Sam Thomas (14) tries to block Stanford Cardinal guard Haley Jones (30) from taking a shot at the basket during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 1, 2021.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Sam Thomas (14) blocks a Stanford Cardinal guard Anna Wilson (3) from getting the ball to the basket during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 1, 2021.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Trinity Baptiste (0) is overwhelmed by Stanford Cardinal players during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 1, 2021.
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Stanford Cardinal forward Cameron Brink (22) reaches out to block a shot by Arizona Wildcats forward Lauren Ware (32) during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 1, 2021.
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Stanford Cardinal guard Lexie Hull (12) tries to bock a pass by Arizona Wildcats guard Aari McDonald (2) during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 1, 2021.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Aari McDonald (2) talks with a referee before taking her free throw during a game against the Stanford Cardinal at the McKale Center, on Jan. 1, 2021.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Lauren Ware (32) reaches for a rebound as Stanford Cardinal guard Hannah Jump (33) tries to keep her from getting the ball during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 1, 2021.
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Stanford Cardinal guard Haley Jones (30) and Stanford Cardinal forward Ashten Prechtel (11) reach for a the ball during a game against the Arizona Wildcats at the McKale Center, on Jan. 1, 2021.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Shaina Pellington (1) tries to steal the ball from Stanford Cardinal guard Kiana Williams (23) during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 1, 2021.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Helena Pueyo (13) reaches out to block a shot by Stanford Cardinal guard Lacie Hull (24) during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 1, 2021.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Cate Reese (25) attempts to block a basket by Stanford Cardinal forward Cameron Brink (22) during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 1, 2021.
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Stanford Cardinal guard Lacie Hull (24) holds tight to the ball following a floor scramble with Arizona Wildcats guard Helena Pueyo (13) during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 1, 2021.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Lauren Ware (32) laughs while in a huddle with her teammates during a game against the Stanford Cardinal at the McKale Center, on Jan. 1, 2021.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Lauren Ware (32) pushes toward the basket during a game against the Stanford Cardinal at the McKale Center, on Jan. 1, 2021.
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Stanford Cardinal forward Cameron Brink (22) snags a rebound during a game against the Arizona Wildcats at the McKale Center, on Jan. 1, 2021.
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Stanford Cardinal forward Ashten Prechtel (11) and Stanford Cardinal guard Lexie Hull (12) flank Arizona Wildcats forward Lauren Ware (32) as she tries to get the ball to the basket during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 1, 2021.
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Stanford Cardinal guard Lexie Hull (12) tries to get the ball out of a scrum of Arizona Wildcats during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 1, 2021.
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Arizona Wildcats head coach Adia Barnes talks with a player on the bench during a game against the Stanford Cardinal at the McKale Center, on Jan. 1, 2021.
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Stanford Cardinal guard Haley Jones (30) grabs a rebound during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 1, 2021.
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Arizona Wildcats head coach Adia Barnes calls out to her team during a game against the Stanford Cardinal at the McKale Center, on Jan. 1, 2021.
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Arizona Wildcats head coach Adia Barnes talks with her team during a timeout in a game against the Stanford Cardinal at the McKale Center, on Jan. 1, 2021.
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Arizona Wildcats head coach Adia Barnes watches her team during a game against the Stanford Cardinal at the McKale Center, on Jan. 1, 2021.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Sam Thomas (14) passes the ball off to Arizona Wildcats guard Aari McDonald (2) during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 1, 2021.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Aari McDonald (2) tries to get the ball around Stanford Cardinal guard Lexie Hull (12) during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 1, 2021.
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Arizona Wildcats head coach Adia Barnes talks to a member of the Wildcats coaching staff during a game against the Stanford Cardinal at the McKale Center, on Jan. 1, 2021.
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Stanford Cardinal guard Lexie Hull (12) is blocked by Arizona Wildcats forward Lauren Ware (32) on her way to the basket during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 1, 2021.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Lauren Ware (32) reacts to a call by a referee during a game against the Stanford Cardinal at the McKale Center, on Jan. 1, 2021.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Shaina Pellington (1) works on moving the ball around Stanford Cardinal guard Haley Jones (30) during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 1, 2021.
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Stanford Cardinal forward Ashten Prechtel (11) and Stanford Cardinal guard Agnes Emma-Nnopu (2) rush Arizona Wildcats guard Shaina Pellington (1) as she takes a shot towards the basket during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 1, 2021.
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Arizona Wildcats head coach Adia Barnes talks with her team following a loss in a game against the Stanford Cardinal at the McKale Center, on Jan. 1, 2021.
Josh Galemore
Photojournalist
Arizona suffered its first loss of the season, falling to 7-1 overall and 5-1 in Pac-12 play. The Wildcats have never won a game against a No. 1-ranked team in five tries.
These numbers tell the story of UA’s lopsided defeat.
Stanford arrived at McKale Center Friday night outscoring opponents by an average of 39 points per game, and beat the Wildcats by "only" 27. That was the good news.
Game day essentials, from projected starting lineups to storylines and series history, ahead of the Arizona Wildcats' game against Washington State on Saturday.