Photos: Arizona falls to Oregon State in first home loss of season
The Arizona Wildcats women's basketball team faced off against the Oregon State Beavers at home in the McKale Center Friday evening. After tying up the game in the final minutes the Wildcats fell short and lost to the Beavers with a final score of 63-61. The loss is only the team's second of the season. They play Oregon, which took a loss to ASU, in Tucson at noon Sunday.
Arizona vs. Oregon State women's basketball
Arizona Wildcats guard Aarion McDonald (2) pushes towards the basket as Oregon State Beavers forward Taylor Jones (44) tries to block the shot during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 10, 2020.
Arizona vs. Oregon State women's basketball
Arizona fans cheer on the womens team during a game against the Oregon State Beavers at the McKale Center, on Jan. 10, 2020.
Arizona vs. Oregon State women's basketball
Arizona Wildcats forward Cate Reese (25) and Oregon State Beavers forward Taylor Jones (44) reach for a ball during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 10, 2020.
Arizona vs. Oregon State women's basketball
Arizona Wildcats guard Amari Carter (0) looks for an open teammate to make a pass to during a game against the Oregon State Beavers at the McKale Center, on Jan. 10, 2020.
Arizona vs. Oregon State women's basketball
Arizona Wildcats guard Bryce Nixon (24) cheers on her team from the bench during a game against the Oregon State Beavers at the McKale Center, on Jan. 10, 2020.
Arizona vs. Oregon State women's basketball
Arizona Wildcats guard Aarion McDonald (2) gets her bearings after a hard knock during a game against the Oregon State Beavers at the McKale Center, on Jan. 10, 2020.
Arizona vs. Oregon State women's basketball
Arizona Wildcats forward Cate Reese (25) pushes towards the basket as Oregon State Beavers forward Taylor Jones (44) tries to block her from the hole during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 10, 2020.
Arizona vs. Oregon State women's basketball
Arizona Wildcats guard Aarion McDonald (2) rushes up the court during a game against the Oregon State Beavers at the McKale Center, on Jan. 10, 2020.
Arizona vs. Oregon State women's basketball
Arizona Wildcats guard Aarion McDonald (2) falls short of the basket during a game against the Oregon State Beavers at the McKale Center, on Jan. 10, 2020.
Arizona vs. Oregon State women's basketball
Arizona Wildcats guard Aarion McDonald (2) slowly moves the ball up court during a game against the Oregon State Beavers at the McKale Center, on Jan. 10, 2020.
Arizona vs. Oregon State women's basketball
Arizona Wildcats guard Aarion McDonald (2) motions to teammate as she moves the ball across the court during a game against the Oregon State Beavers at the McKale Center, on Jan. 10, 2020.
Arizona vs. Oregon State women's basketball
Arizona Wildcats forward Cate Reese (25) tries to block out Oregon State Beavers guard Mikayla Pivec (0) as she moves the ball towards the basket during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 10, 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Cate Reese (25) is assisted to her feet after a fall during a game against the Oregon State Beavers at the McKale Center, on Jan. 10, 2020.
Oregon State v Arizona WBB
Oregon State Beavers guard Mikayla Pivec (0) tries to block Arizona Wildcats forward Sam Thomas (14) from moviong the ball up court during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 10, 2020.
Oregon State v Arizona WBB
Oregon State Beavers guard Kat Tudor (22) is cornered by Arizona Wildcats guard Amari Carter (0) during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 10, 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats center Semaj Smith (34) takes a shot at the basket during a game against the Oregon State Beavers at the McKale Center, on Jan. 10, 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Helena Pueyo (13) is injured on the side of the court during a game against the Oregon State Beavers at the McKale Center, on Jan. 10, 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Lucia Alonso (4) tries to block off Oregon State Beavers guard Aleah Goodman (1) during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 10, 2020.
Oregon State v Arizona WBB
An Arizona fan cheers on the Wildcats womens team during a game against the Oregon State Beavers at the McKale Center, on Jan. 10, 2020.
Oregon State v Arizona WBB
Arizona Wildcats forward Sam Thomas (14) runs the ball towards the basket during a game against the Oregon State Beavers at the McKale Center, on Jan. 10, 2020.
Oregon State v Arizona WBB
Arizona Wildcats guard Aarion McDonald (2) motion to her teammates as she moves up the court during a game against the Oregon State Beavers at the McKale Center, on Jan. 10, 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Aarion McDonald (2) tries to swipe away the ball from Oregon State Beavers guard Aleah Goodman (1) during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 10, 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Aarion McDonald (2) is assisted to her feet during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 10, 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats head coach Adia Barnes calls out to her team during a game against the Oregon State Beavers at the McKale Center, on Jan. 10, 2020.
Oregon State v Arizona WBB
Wildcat players on the bench cheer on their teammates during a game against the Oregon State Beavers at the McKale Center, on Jan. 10, 2020.
Oregon State v Arizona WBB
Arizona Wildcats forward Cate Reese (25) moves the ball towards the basket during a game against the Oregon State Beavers at the McKale Center, on Jan. 10, 2020.
Oregon State v Arizona WBB
Arizona Wildcats forward Cate Reese (25) takes a free throw during a game against the Oregon State Beavers at the McKale Center, on Jan. 10, 2020.
Josh Galemore
Photojournalist
Mikayla Pivec hits an off-balance shot with 1.4 seconds left, and Oregon State hangs on to beat the Wildcats 63-61.
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