Photos: Arizona Wildcats 66, Idaho State 56, WNIT first round
The Wildcats nearly let a 21-point lead slip away, but finally found their rhythm in a 66-56 win over Idaho state in the first round of the WNIT at McKale Center in Tucson, March 21, 2019.
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Idaho State guard Madison Hinrichs (4) loses the race for a loose ball to Arizona guard Aari McDonald (2) in their first round game of the WNIT at McKale Center, Thursday, March 21, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona forward Tee Tee Starks (10) gets her shooting eye dialed in, one of the first Wildcats on the court for warmups before taking on Idaho State in the first round of the WNIT at McKale Center, Thursday, March 21, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
University of Arizona vs Idaho State
Arizona forward Sam Thomas (14) backs into Idaho State forward Ellie Smith (13) as the two jockey for a rebound in their first round game of the WNIT at McKale Center, Thursday, March 21, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
University of Arizona vs Idaho State
Arizona guard Bryce Nixon (24) just beats out Idaho State forward Ellie Smith (13) in the race for a loose ball in their first round game of the WNIT at McKale Center, Thursday, March 21, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
University of Arizona vs Idaho State
Arizona forward Tee Tee Starks (10) comes away with the ball after beating Idaho State guard Madison Hinrichs (4) in the race for possession in their first round game of the WNIT at McKale Center, Thursday, March 21, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
University of Arizona vs Idaho State
Arizona guard Lucia Alonso (4), top, and Idaho State guard Madison Hinrichs (4) lunge for control of the ball near mid-court in their first round game of the WNIT at McKale Center, Thursday, March 21, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
University of Arizona vs Idaho State
Arizona guard Lucia Alonso (4) pressures Idaho State forward Sai Tapasa (11) as she looks for an outlet in their first round game of the WNIT at McKale Center, Thursday, March 21, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona guard Aari McDonald (2), right, bowls over Idaho State guard Madison Hinrichs (4) while trying to get to the ball in their first round game of the WNIT at McKale Center, Thursday, March 21, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona head coach Adia Barnes reacts after a Wildcat turnover in a tense second half against Idaho State in their first round game of the WNIT at McKale Center, Thursday, March 21, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona forward Cate Reese (25) gets bear-hugged from behind by Idaho State forward Delaney Moore (22) during the pursuit of rebound in the paint in their first round game of the WNIT at McKale Center, Thursday, March 21, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona forward Sam Thomas (14) slice under Idaho State forward Sai Tapasa (11) while driving the baseline in their first round game of the WNIT at McKale Center, Thursday, March 21, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
University of Arizona vs Idaho State
Arizona forward Destiny Graham (21) swats the ball out of the grip of Idaho State guard Saylair Grandon (3) in their first round game of the WNIT at McKale Center, Thursday, March 21, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona head coach Adia Barnes arranges the Wildcat offense against Idaho State in the fist half of their first round game of the WNIT at McKale Center, Thursday, March 21, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona guard Aari McDonald (2) gets a hand into the face of Idaho State guard Callie Bourne (12) as the two try to win a rebound in their first round game of the WNIT at McKale Center, Thursday, March 21, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona guard Aari McDonald (2) gets off the shot over the Idaho State defense in their first round game of the WNIT at McKale Center, Thursday, March 21, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona guard Aari McDonald (2) dumps a pass over the Idaho State defense to teammate forward Cate Reese (25) on the baseline in their first round game of the WNIT at McKale Center, Thursday, March 21, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
University of Arizona vs Idaho State
Arizona forward Tee Tee Starks (10) slices into the lane against Idaho State in their first round game of the WNIT at McKale Center, Thursday, March 21, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
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Idaho State head coach Ryan Johnson and his bench are a little perplexed by the call against them in the third quarter of their game against Arizona in the first round of the WNIT at McKale Center, Thursday, March 21, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona forward Tee Tee Starks (10) cuts between two Idaho State defenders with her eyes on the basket in their first round game of the WNIT at McKale Center, Thursday, March 21, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona guard Aari McDonald (2) gets clipped from behind by Idaho State forward Ellie Smith (13) in their first round game of the WNIT at McKale Center, Thursday, March 21, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
University of Arizona vs Idaho State
Arizona forward Cate Reese (25) launches an off balance shot over Idaho State forward Ellie Smith (13) in their first round game of the WNIT at McKale Center, Thursday, March 21, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
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