Photos: Arizona Wildcats defeat NMSU to snap six-game skid
The Wildcats (3-6) snapped a six-game losing streak to defeat the NMSU Aggies, 83-44. Arizona came out attacking on both sides of the ball. They played disruptive defense, contesting shots, getting in the passing lanes, making steals, and cleaning up on the boards.Â
New Mexico State at Arizona women's basketball
Arizona Wildcats guard Marlee Kyles (13) changes up her direction during New Mexico State at University of Arizona women's basketball game at McKale Center, Tucson, on Dec. 14, 2017 in Tucson, AZ. on December 14, 2017. Arizona won 83-44.
New Mexico State at Arizona women's basketball
Arizona Wildcats guard Ali Reese (44) fights for the ball before making a basket during the closing moments of the New Mexico State at University of Arizona women's basketball game at McKale Center, Tucson, on Dec. 14, 2017 in Tucson, AZ. on December 14, 2017. Arizona won 83-44.
New Mexico State at Arizona women's basketball
Arizona Wildcats guard Lindsey Malecha (22) tumbles following a foul during New Mexico State at University of Arizona women's basketball game at McKale Center, Tucson, on Dec. 14, 2017 in Tucson, AZ. on December 14, 2017. Arizona won 83-44.
New Mexico State at Arizona women's basketball
Arizona Wildcats forward Kat Wright (11),Arizona Wildcats guard Sammy Fatkin (5) and Arizona Wildcats guard Marlee Kyles (13) confer during New Mexico State at University of Arizona women's basketball game at McKale Center, Tucson, on Dec. 14, 2017 in Tucson, AZ. on December 14, 2017. Arizona won 83-44.
New Mexico State at Arizona women's basketball
Arizona Wildcats guard JaLea Bennett (33) and New Mexico State Aggies forward Monique Mills (21) during New Mexico State at University of Arizona women's basketball at McKale Center, Tucson, on Dec. 14, 2017 in Tucson, AZ. on December 14, 2017. Arizona won 83-44.
New Mexico State at Arizona women's basketball
Arizona Wildcats guard Ali Reese (44) reacts to her basket during New Mexico State at University of Arizona women's basketball game at McKale Center, Tucson, on Dec. 14, 2017 in Tucson, AZ. on December 14, 2017. Arizona won 83-44.
New Mexico State at Arizona women's basketball
Arizona Wildcats guard Lindsey Malecha (22) shouts out commands during New Mexico State at University of Arizona women's basketball game at McKale Center, Tucson, on Dec. 14, 2017 in Tucson, AZ. on December 14, 2017. Arizona won 83-44.
New Mexico State at Arizona women's basketball
Arizona Wildcats guard JaLea Bennett (33) powers through New Mexico State Aggies forward Jeneva Toilolo (33) on her way to the basket during second-half action pf their women's basketball game at McKale Center, Tucson, on Dec. 14, 2017 in Tucson, AZ. on December 14, 2017. Arizona won 83-44. Bennett led all scorers with 26 points.
New Mexico State at Arizona women's basketball
Arizona Wildcats guard Lucia Alonso (4) looks defiant as she is surrounded by Aggies during New Mexico State at University of Arizona women's basketball at McKale Center, Tucson, on Dec. 14, 2017 in Tucson, AZ. on December 14, 2017. Arizona won 83-44.
New Mexico State at Arizona women's basketball
Arizona Wildcats guard Lindsey Malecha (22) passes off during New Mexico State at University of Arizona women's basketball game at McKale Center, Tucson, on Dec. 14, 2017 in Tucson, AZ. on December 14, 2017. Arizona won 83-44.
New Mexico State at Arizona women's basketball
Arizona Wildcats forward Kiana Barkhoff (32) defends against New Mexico State Aggies guard Pam Wilmore (0) during New Mexico State at University of Arizona women's basketball game at McKale Center, Tucson, on Dec. 14, 2017 in Tucson, AZ. on December 14, 2017. Arizona won 83-44.
New Mexico State at Arizona women's basketball
Arizona Wildcats guard Sammy Fatkin (5) looks for a way around New Mexico State Aggies guard Tonishia Childress (3) during New Mexico State at University of Arizona women's basketball game at McKale Center, Tucson, on Dec. 14, 2017 in Tucson, AZ. on December 14, 2017. Arizona won 83-44.
New Mexico State at Arizona women's basketball
Arizona Wildcats guard JaLea Bennett (33) get a lift from her teammates after a collision under the basket during New Mexico State at University of Arizona women's basketball game at McKale Center, Tucson, on Dec. 14, 2017 in Tucson, AZ. on December 14, 2017. Arizona won 83-44.
New Mexico State at Arizona women's basketball
Wilma the Wildcat works the crowd during the annual school day with kids from all over Tucson at the New Mexico State at University of Arizona women's basketball game at McKale Center, Tucson, on Dec. 14, 2017 in Tucson, AZ. on December 14, 2017. Arizona won 83-44.
The Arizona women’s basketball team spent a full week analyzing an 18-point defeat to NAU and trying to find a way to end a six-game losing streak.