Photos: Arizona Wildcats rough up California Golden Bears in Tucson
Arizona (6) easily won their matchup against California at McKale Center Sunday afternoon. The Wildcats cruised to their 69-33 victory.
Arizona Wildcats vs California Golden Bears
Arizona Wildcats forward Trinity Baptiste (0) gets the honor of hitting the drum 8 times to represent the number of wins so far in the season after a game against the California Golden Bears at McKale center in Tucson, Ariz. on January 03, 2021. Arizona won 69-33.
Arizona Wildcats vs California Golden Bears
Arizona Wildcats forward Sam Thomas (14) passes the ball as California Golden Bears forward Ugonne Onyiah (0) tries to defend in the first half during a game at McKale center in Tucson, Ariz. on January 03, 2021.
Arizona Wildcats vs California Golden Bears
Arizona Wildcats forward Trinity Baptiste (0) raises a fist after a foul was called against California in the first half during a game at McKale center in Tucson, Ariz. on January 03, 2021.
Arizona Wildcats vs California Golden Bears
Arizona Wildcats guard Aari McDonald (2) eyes the basket on a layup in the first half during a game against California at McKale center in Tucson, Ariz. on January 03, 2021.
Arizona Wildcats vs California Golden Bears
Arizona Wildcats forward Cate Reese (25) gets tripped up between defenders California Golden Bears guard Dalayah Daniels (3) and California Golden Bears forward Ugonne Onyiah (0) in the first half during a game at McKale center in Tucson, Ariz. on January 03, 2021.
Arizona Wildcats vs California Golden Bears
Arizona Wildcats forward Cate Reese (25) holds the rebound and blocks California Golden Bears center Fatou Samb (33) from the ball in the first half during a game at McKale center in Tucson, Ariz. on January 03, 2021. Arizona Wildcats guard Bendu Yeaney (23) an dCalifornia Golden Bears forward Evelien Lutje Schipholt (24) look on.
Arizona Wildcats vs California Golden Bears
Arizona Wildcats guard Shaina Pellington (1) eyes the basket as California Golden Bears guard Leilani McIntosh (1) tries to chase her down in the first half during a game at McKale center in Tucson, Ariz. on January 03, 2021.
Arizona Wildcats vs California Golden Bears
California Golden Bears guard Dalayah Daniels (3) and Arizona Wildcats forward Sam Thomas (14) chase after a loose ball in the first half during a game at McKale center in Tucson, Ariz. on January 03, 2021.
Arizona Wildcats vs California Golden Bears
Arizona Wildcats guard Aari McDonald (2) passes the ball beyond two California defenders in the first half during a game at McKale center in Tucson, Ariz. on January 03, 2021.
Arizona Wildcats vs California Golden Bears
California Golden Bears head coach Charmin Smith questions a referee on a call in the first half during a game at McKale center in Tucson, Ariz. on January 03, 2021.
Arizona Wildcats vs California Golden Bears
California Golden Bears guard Leilani McIntosh (1) is defended by Arizona Wildcats guard Helena Pueyo (13) and Arizona Wildcats forward Cate Reese (25) in the first half during a game at McKale center in Tucson, Ariz. on January 03, 2021.
Arizona Wildcats vs California Golden Bears
Arizona Wildcats forward Cate Reese (25) eyes the basket as she's defended by California Golden Bears guard Ornela Muca (31) in the first half during a game at McKale center in Tucson, Ariz. on January 03, 2021.
Arizona Wildcats vs California Golden Bears
Arizona Wildcats center Semaj Smith (34) jumps up to shoot the ball over California Golden Bears forward Ugonne Onyiah (0) and California Golden Bears center Fatou Samb (33) in the first half during a game at McKale center in Tucson, Ariz. on January 03, 2021.
Arizona Wildcats vs California Golden Bears
Arizona Wildcats guard Bendu Yeaney (23) makes a driv epast California Golden Bears forward Ugonne Onyiah (0) in the second half during a game at McKale center in Tucson, Ariz. on January 03, 2021. Arizona won 69-33.
Arizona Wildcats vs California Golden Bears
The Arizona bench watches a replay on the big screen in the second half during a game against California Golden Bears at McKale center in Tucson, Ariz. on January 03, 2021. Arizona won 69-33.
Arizona Wildcats vs California Golden Bears
California Golden Bears forward Evelien Lutje Schipholt (24) grabs the rebound in the second half during a game at McKale center in Tucson, Ariz. on January 03, 2021. Arizona won 69-33.
Arizona Wildcats vs California Golden Bears
Arizona Wildcats forward Cate Reese (25) saves the ball from going out of bounds in the second half during a game against California Golden Bears at McKale center in Tucson, Ariz. on January 03, 2021. Arizona won 69-33.
Arizona Wildcats vs California Golden Bears
Arizona Wildcats guard Shaina Pellington (1) and Arizona Wildcats head coach Adia Barnes talk to each other in the second half during a game at McKale center in Tucson, Ariz. on January 03, 2021. Arizona won 69-33.
Arizona Wildcats vs California Golden Bears
Arizona Wildcats guard Helena Pueyo (13) runs towards the basket as California Golden Bears guard Dalayah Daniels (3) grabs at the ball in the second half during a game at McKale center in Tucson, Ariz. on January 03, 2021. Arizona won 69-33.
Arizona Wildcats vs California Golden Bears
Arizona Wildcats guard Aari McDonald (2) breaks through the California Golden Bears defense in the second half during a game at McKale center in Tucson, Ariz. on January 03, 2021. Arizona won 69-33.
Mamta Popat
Photojournalist
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