Photos: Arizona Wildcats finish nonconference season undefeated following a win over UCSB
The Arizona Wildcats women's basketball team finished their pre-season undefeated following their win against the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos at the McKale Center in Tucson.
The team will go into the Pac-12 play 11-0. Following Christmas, they will face off against Arizona State on December 29. The University of Arizona is currently ranked 18th in the country.
UC Santa Barbara vs Arizona
Arizona Wildcats guard Aarion McDonald (2) greets fans on the way out of the arena following the Arizona Wildcats win against UC Santa Barbara Gauchos in a game at the McKale Center, on Dec. 21, 2019. The Wildcats won the game with a final sccore of 61-42 and head into the Pac-12 undefeated.
UC Santa Barbara vs Arizona
UC Santa Barbara Gauchos guard Johnni Gonzalez (1), Arizona Wildcats guard Aarion McDonald (2) and UC Santa Barbara Gauchos guard Lauren Lee (11) reach for a stray ball on the court during a game at the McKale Center, on Dec. 21, 2019. The Wildcats won the game with a final sccore of 61-42 and head into the Pac-12 undefeated.
UC Santa Barbara vs Arizona
UC Santa Barbara Gauchos forward Ila Lane (31) puts pressure on Arizona Wildcats center Semaj Smith (34) as she tries to pass the ball to a teammate during a game at the McKale Center, on Dec. 21, 2019. The Wildcats won the game with a final sccore of 61-42 and head into the Pac-12 undefeated.
UC Santa Barbara vs Arizona
Arizona Wildcats guard Aarion McDonald (2) rushes up the court during a against the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos game at the McKale Center, on Dec. 21, 2019. The Wildcats won the game with a final sccore of 61-42 and head into the Pac-12 undefeated.
UC Santa Barbara vs Arizona
UC Santa Barbara Gauchos guard Tal Sahar (15) tries to distract Arizona Wildcats guard Helena Pueyo (13) as she prepares for a pass during a game at the McKale Center, on Dec. 21, 2019. The Wildcats won the game with a final sccore of 61-42 and head into the Pac-12 undefeated.
UC Santa Barbara vs Arizona
An Arizona fan cheers on the Arizona Wildcats during the first half of a game against the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos at the McKale Center, on Dec. 21, 2019. The Wildcats won the game with a final sccore of 61-42 and head into the Pac-12 undefeated.
UC Santa Barbara vs Arizona
Arizona Wildcats guard Aarion McDonald (2) breaks away towards the basket as UC Santa Barbara Gauchos guard Tal Sahar (15) tries to block her approach during a game at the McKale Center, on Dec. 21, 2019. The Wildcats won the game with a final sccore of 61-42 and head into the Pac-12 undefeated.
UC Santa Barbara vs Arizona
Arizona Wildcats guard Aarion McDonald (2) takes a sahot form the corner of the court during a game against the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos at the McKale Center, on Dec. 21, 2019. The Wildcats won the game with a final sccore of 61-42 and head into the Pac-12 undefeated.
UC Santa Barbara vs Arizona
Arizona Wildcats center Semaj Smith (34) takes a shot for the basket in the midst of a group of UC Santa Barbara Gauchos players during a game at the McKale Center, on Dec. 21, 2019. The Wildcats won the game with a final sccore of 61-42 and head into the Pac-12 undefeated.
UC Santa Barbara vs Arizona
Arizona Wildcats guard Amari Carter (0) moves the ball around UC Santa Barbara Gauchos guard Coco Miller (23) during a game at the McKale Center, on Dec. 21, 2019. The Wildcats won the game with a final sccore of 61-42 and head into the Pac-12 undefeated.
UC Santa Barbara vs Arizona
Arizona Wildcats forward Sam Thomas (14) puts pressure on UC Santa Barbara Gauchos guard Aliceah Hernandez (3) during a game at the McKale Center, on Dec. 21, 2019. The Wildcats won the game with a final sccore of 61-42 and head into the Pac-12 undefeated.
UC Santa Barbara vs Arizona
Arizona Wildcats forward Sam Thomas (14) motions to her teammates as she moves up court during a game against the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos at the McKale Center, on Dec. 21, 2019. The Wildcats won the game with a final sccore of 61-42 and head into the Pac-12 undefeated.
UC Santa Barbara vs Arizona
Arizona Wildcats forward Sam Thomas (14) reaches to block a pass by UC Santa Barbara Gauchos forward Nyalam Thabach (24) during a game at the McKale Center, on Dec. 21, 2019. The Wildcats won the game with a final sccore of 61-42 and head into the Pac-12 undefeated.
UC Santa Barbara vs Arizona
Arizona Wildcats guard Aarion McDonald (2) moves around UC Santa Barbara Gauchos guard Coco Miller (23) during a game at the McKale Center, on Dec. 21, 2019. The Wildcats won the game with a final sccore of 61-42 and head into the Pac-12 undefeated.
UC Santa Barbara vs Arizona
Fans cheer on the Arizona Wildcats during a game against the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos at the McKale Center, on Dec. 21, 2019. The Wildcats won the game with a final sccore of 61-42 and head into the Pac-12 undefeated.
UC Santa Barbara vs Arizona
Arizona Wildcats forward Sam Thomas (14) and Arizona Wildcats center Semaj Smith (34) laugh together on their way to a huddle during a game against the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos at the McKale Center, on Dec. 21, 2019. The Wildcats won the game with a final sccore of 61-42 and head into the Pac-12 undefeated.
UC Santa Barbara vs Arizona
UC Santa Barbara Gauchos guard Tal Sahar (15) falls into a group of fans on the side of the court during a game against the Arizona Wildcats at the McKale Center, on Dec. 21, 2019. The Wildcats won the game with a final sccore of 61-42 and head into the Pac-12 undefeated.
UC Santa Barbara vs Arizona
Arizona Wildcats guard Aarion McDonald (2) calls out to her teammates as she moves up the court during a game against the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos at the McKale Center, on Dec. 21, 2019. The Wildcats won the game with a final sccore of 61-42 and head into the Pac-12 undefeated.
UC Santa Barbara vs Arizona
Arizona Wildcats guard Aarion McDonald (2) high-fives fans on her way onto the court during the opening line up before a game against the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos at the McKale Center, on Dec. 21, 2019. The Wildcats won the game with a final sccore of 61-42 and head into the Pac-12 undefeated.
UC Santa Barbara vs Arizona
UC Santa Barbara Gauchos guard Tal Sahar (15) tries to block Arizona Wildcats forward Sam Thomas (14) as she moves up the court during a game at the McKale Center, on Dec. 21, 2019. The Wildcats won the game with a final sccore of 61-42 and head into the Pac-12 undefeated.
UC Santa Barbara vs Arizona
Arizona Wildcats forward Cate Reese (25) is congratulated by teammates during a game against the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos at the McKale Center, on Dec. 21, 2019. The Wildcats won the game with a final sccore of 61-42 and head into the Pac-12 undefeated.
UC Santa Barbara vs Arizona
Arizona Wildcats forward Sam Thomas (14) jumps through a couple UC Santa Barbara Gauchos players during a game at the McKale Center, on Dec. 21, 2019. The Wildcats won the game with a final sccore of 61-42 and head into the Pac-12 undefeated.
UC Santa Barbara vs Arizona
Arizona Wildcats forward Sevval Gul (12) cheers on her teammates during a game against the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos at the McKale Center, on Dec. 21, 2019. The Wildcats won the game with a final sccore of 61-42 and head into the Pac-12 undefeated.
UC Santa Barbara vs Arizona
Arizona Wildcats head coach Adia Barnes talks with her team after their win against UC Santa Barbara Gauchos in a game at the McKale Center, on Dec. 21, 2019. The Wildcats won the game with a final sccore of 61-42 and head into the Pac-12 undefeated.
UC Santa Barbara vs Arizona
Arizona Wildcats center Semaj Smith (34) beats the winning drum 11 times after their win against UC Santa Barbara Gauchos during a game at the McKale Center, on Dec. 21, 2019. The Wildcats won the game with a final sccore of 61-42 and head into the Pac-12 undefeated.
UC Santa Barbara vs Arizona
Arizona Wildcats center Semaj Smith (34) beats the winning drum 11 times after their win against UC Santa Barbara Gauchos during a game at the McKale Center, on Dec. 21, 2019. The Wildcats won the game with a final sccore of 61-42 and head into the Pac-12 undefeated.
UC Santa Barbara vs Arizona
Arizona Wildcats center Semaj Smith (34) greets fans on the way out of the arena following the Arizona Wildcats win against UC Santa Barbara Gauchos in a game at the McKale Center, on Dec. 21, 2019. The Wildcats won the game with a final sccore of 61-42 and head into the Pac-12 undefeated.
UC Santa Barbara vs Arizona
Arizona Wildcats guard Helena Pueyo (13) greets fans on the way out of the arena following the Arizona Wildcats win against UC Santa Barbara Gauchos in a game at the McKale Center, on Dec. 21, 2019. The Wildcats won the game with a final sccore of 61-42 and head into the Pac-12 undefeated.
UC Santa Barbara vs Arizona
Arizona Wildcats forward Sam Thomas (14) greets fans on the way out of the arena following the Arizona Wildcats win against UC Santa Barbara Gauchos in a game at the McKale Center, on Dec. 21, 2019. The Wildcats won the game with a final sccore of 61-42 and head into the Pac-12 undefeated.
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