Photos: 16th-ranked Wildcats rout No. 8 UCLA in women's basketball
The Arizona Wildcats women's basketball team showed up the eighth ranked team in the nation, the UCLA Bruins, during a game at the McKale Center Friday evening, Jan. 31, 2020. The Wildcats took the win with a final score of 92-66.
The Wildcats previously had their first loss of the season to the Bruins at the beginning of the month. Until their defeat Friday night to the Arizona, UCLA had only taken one loss.
The Wildcats will take on USC this Sunday before hitting the road for Oregon.
UCLA vs Arizona
Arizona Wildcats guard Helena Pueyo (13) and Arizona Wildcats guard Aarion McDonald (2) block UCLA Bruins guard Chantel Horvat (0) from getting the ball to the basket during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 31, 2020.
UCLA vs Arizona
Arizona Wildcats forward Sam Thomas (14) drives into UCLA Bruins forward Lauryn Miller (33) on her way to the basket during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 31, 2020.
UCLA vs Arizona
Arizona Wildcats forward Sam Thomas (14) drives into UCLA Bruins forward Lauryn Miller (33) on her way to the basket during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 31, 2020.
UCLA vs Arizona
Arizona Wildcats guard Amari Carter (0) passes the ball to Arizona Wildcats forward Sam Thomas (14) during a game against the UCLA Bruins at the McKale Center, on Jan. 31, 2020.
UCLA vs Arizona
Arizona Wildcats guard Aarion McDonald (2) drives the ball towards the basket during a game against the UCLA Bruins at the McKale Center, on Jan. 31, 2020.
UCLA vs Arizona
UCLA Bruins guard Charisma Osborne (20) guards Arizona Wildcats guard Aarion McDonald (2) as she moves the ball up the court during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 31, 2020.
UCLA vs Arizona
Arizona Wildcats guard Helena Pueyo (13) tries to get the ball to the basket during a game against the UCLA Bruins at the McKale Center, on Jan. 31, 2020. The Wildcats took the win from the eighth ranked team with a final score of 92-66.
UCLA vs Arizona
UCLA Bruins guard Charisma Osborne (20) is cornered by Arizona Wildcats guard Helena Pueyo (13) during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 31, 2020.
UCLA vs Arizona
Arizona Wildcats forward Tee Tee Starks (10) talks with young fans before a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 31, 2020.
UCLA vs Arizona
Arizona Wildcats forward Dominique McBryde (20) cheers on her teammates from the bench during a game against the UCLA Bruins at the McKale Center, on Jan. 31, 2020.
UCLA vs Arizona
UCLA Bruins forward Michaela Onyenwere (21) scrambles over Arizona Wildcats guard Helena Pueyo (13) for the ball during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 31, 2020.
UCLA vs Arizona
Arizona Wildcats head coach Adia Barnes calls out to a player while talking to Arizona Wildcats forward Dominique McBryde (20 during a game against the UCLA Bruins at the McKale Center, on Jan. 31, 2020.
UCLA vs Arizona
Arizona Wildcats forward Tee Tee Starks (10) gives PJ Brown's feature a read before a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 31, 2020.
UCLA vs Arizona
Arizona Wildcats center Semaj Smith (34) warms up before a game against the UCLA Bruins at the McKale Center, on Jan. 31, 2020.
UCLA vs Arizona
UCLA Bruins guard Charisma Osborne (20) is pushed out of the way by Arizona Wildcats guard Aarion McDonald (2) as she moves the ball up the court during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 31, 2020. The Wildcats took the win from the eighth ranked team with a final score of 92-66.
UCLA vs Arizona
Arizona Wildcats center Semaj Smith (34) drives towards the basket as UCLA Bruins forward Michaela Onyenwere (21) is short on a block during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 31, 2020. The Wildcats took the win from the eighth ranked team with a final score of 92-66.
UCLA vs Arizona
Arizona Wildcats guard Amari Carter (0) takes the ball to the basket during a game against the UCLA Bruins at the McKale Center, on Jan. 31, 2020. The Wildcats took the win from the eighth ranked team with a final score of 92-66.
UCLA vs Arizona
UCLA Bruins forward Lauryn Miller (33) tries to pass the ball through a group of Arizona Wildcats during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 31, 2020. The Wildcats took the win from the eighth ranked team with a final score of 92-66.
UCLA vs Arizona
Arizona Wildcats forward Sam Thomas (14) high-fives teammates between free throws during a game against the UCLA Bruins at the McKale Center, on Jan. 31, 2020. The Wildcats took the win from the eighth ranked team with a final score of 92-66.
UCLA vs Arizona
Arizona Wildcats guard Helena Pueyo (13) and Arizona Wildcats center Semaj Smith (34) put pressure on UCLA Bruins forward Michaela Onyenwere (21) during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 31, 2020. The Wildcats took the win from the eighth ranked team with a final score of 92-66.
UCLA vs Arizona
Arizona Wildcats forward Sam Thomas (14) cringes as UCLA Bruins guard Chantel Horvat (0) snags a rebound during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 31, 2020. The Wildcats took the win from the eighth ranked team with a final score of 92-66.
UCLA vs Arizona
Arizona Wildcats forward Cate Reese (25) talks with teammates Aarion McDonald (2) and Amari Carter (0) as the walk to a huddle during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 31, 2020. The Wildcats took the win from the eighth ranked team with a final score of 92-66.
UCLA vs Arizona
Arizona Wildcats forward Sam Thomas (14) reacts to a possession call by a referee during a game against the UCLA Bruins at the McKale Center, on Jan. 31, 2020. The Wildcats took the win from the eighth ranked team with a final score of 92-66.
UCLA vs Arizona
Arizona Wildcats center Semaj Smith (34) warms up before a game against the UCLA Bruins at the McKale Center, on Jan. 31, 2020.
UCLA vs Arizona
Arizona Wildcats forward Sam Thomas (14) motions to teammates as she moves up the court during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 31, 2020. The Wildcats took the win from the eighth ranked team with a final score of 92-66.
UCLA vs Arizona
Arizona Wildcats guard Aarion McDonald (2) moves the ball across court during a game against the UCLA Bruins at the McKale Center, on Jan. 31, 2020. The Wildcats took the win from the eighth ranked team with a final score of 92-66.
UCLA vs Arizona
Arizona Wildcats forward Cate Reese (25) cheers on her teammates from the bench during a game against the UCLA Bruins at the McKale Center, on Jan. 31, 2020. The Wildcats took the win from the eighth ranked team with a final score of 92-66.
UCLA vs Arizona
Arizona Wildcats guard Aarion McDonald (2) moves the ball across court during a game against the UCLA Bruins at the McKale Center, on Jan. 31, 2020. The Wildcats took the win from the eighth ranked team with a final score of 92-66.
UCLA vs Arizona
Arizona Wildcats guard Aarion McDonald (2) motions to teammates as she walks the ball up court during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 31, 2020. The Wildcats took the win from the eighth ranked team with a final score of 92-66.
UCLA vs Arizona
UCLA Bruins guard Jaden Owens (13) tries to block a pass by Arizona Wildcats guard Lucia Alonso (4) during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 31, 2020. The Wildcats took the win from the eighth ranked team with a final score of 92-66.
UCLA vs Arizona
Arizona Wildcats forward Cate Reese (25) grimaces after being blocked by UCLA Bruins forward Michaela Onyenwere (21) during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 31, 2020. The Wildcats took the win from the eighth ranked team with a final score of 92-66.
UCLA vs Arizona
Arizona Wildcats guard Aarion McDonald (2) pushes her way around UCLA Bruins forward Lauryn Miller (33) during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 31, 2020. The Wildcats took the win from the eighth ranked team with a final score of 92-66.
UCLA vs Arizona
UCLA Bruins forward Michaela Onyenwere (21) tries to block Arizona Wildcats guard Aarion McDonald (2) from getting to the basket during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 31, 2020. The Wildcats took the win from the eighth ranked team with a final score of 92-66.
UCLA vs Arizona
Arizona Wildcats guard Aarion McDonald (2) motions to her teammates as she walks the ball up the court during a game against the UCLA Bruins at the McKale Center, on Jan. 31, 2020.
UCLA vs Arizona
Arizona Wildcats guard Helena Pueyo (13) looks to make an pass during a game against the UCLA Bruins at the McKale Center, on Jan. 31, 2020.
UCLA vs Arizona
Arizona Wildcats center Semaj Smith (34) listens to Arizona Wildcats head coach Adia Barnes with the rest of her team during a timeout in a game against the UCLA Bruins at the McKale Center, on Jan. 31, 2020.
UCLA vs Arizona
Arizona Wildcats center Semaj Smith (34) reaches over UCLA Bruins forward Lauryn Miller (33) for a block during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 31, 2020.
UCLA vs Arizona
UCLA Bruins guard Natalie Chou (23) takes a shot at the basket during a game against the Arizona Wildcats at the McKale Center, on Jan. 31, 2020.
UCLA vs Arizona
Arizona Wildcats guard Helena Pueyo (13) tries to get the ball out of a corner during a game against the UCLA Bruins at the McKale Center, on Jan. 31, 2020.
UCLA vs Arizona
Arizona Wildcats forward Sevval Gul (12) falls out of bounds after a collision with UCLA Bruins guard Kayla Owens (1) during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 31, 2020. The Wildcats took the win from the eighth ranked team with a final score of 92-66.
UCLA vs Arizona
Arizona Wildcats guard Aarion McDonald (2) cracks up with Arizona Wildcats guard Helena Pueyo (13) and other teammates on the bench during a game against the UCLA Bruins at the McKale Center, on Jan. 31, 2020. The Wildcats took the win from the eighth ranked team with a final score of 92-66.
UCLA vs Arizona
The Arizona Wildcats take to the court for their game against the UCLA Bruins at the McKale Center, on Jan. 31, 2020.
UCLA vs Arizona
Arizona Wildcats forward Sevval Gul (12) tries to get the ball to the basket as UCLA Bruins forward Brynn Masikewich (5) reaches in the air to block during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 31, 2020. The Wildcats took the win from the eighth ranked team with a final score of 92-66.
UCLA vs Arizona
Arizona Wildcats forward Sam Thomas (14) ices her nose as she sits next to Arizona Wildcats forward Dominique McBryde (20) on the bench during a game against the UCLA Bruins at the McKale Center, on Jan. 31, 2020. The Wildcats took the win from the eighth ranked team with a final score of 92-66.
UCLA vs Arizona
Arizona Wildcats guard Aarion McDonald (2) dances following a win against the UCLA Bruins at the McKale Center, on Jan. 31, 2020. The Wildcats took the win from the eighth ranked team with a final score of 92-66.
UCLA vs Arizona
Arizona Wildcats guard Aarion McDonald (2) celebrates with her teammates after their win over the UCLA Bruins during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 31, 2020. The Wildcats took the win from the eighth ranked team with a final score of 92-66.
UCLA vs Arizona
Arizona Wildcats center Semaj Smith (34) high-fives fans as she and the rest of the team exit the court following their win against the UCLA Bruins during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 31, 2020. The Wildcats took the win from the eighth ranked team with a final score of 92-66.
UCLA vs Arizona
The Arizona Wildcats take to the court for their game against the UCLA Bruins at the McKale Center, on Jan. 31, 2020.
UCLA vs Arizona
UCLA Bruins forward Lauryn Miller (33) bumps Arizona Wildcats guard Aarion McDonald (2) as she celebrates a basket during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 31, 2020.
UCLA vs Arizona
UCLA Bruins forward Lauryn Miller (33) tries to block Arizona Wildcats forward Cate Reese (25) from the basket during a game at the McKale Center, on Jan. 31, 2020.
UCLA vs Arizona
Arizona Wildcats guard Helena Pueyo (13) passes the ball during a game against the UCLA Bruins at the McKale Center, on Jan. 31, 2020.
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