Photos: Adia Barnes wins 100th game, Aari McDonald is honored and No. 4 Arizona beats WSU
Arizona squeaked out a win over Washington State, 60-52, at Mckale Center Friday night. Adia Barnes won her 100th game while former Wildcat Aari McDonald returned to watch her name be added to the Arizona Ring of Honor.
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Arizona Wildcats head coach Adia Barnes talks to her players on the court in the second half during a game against Washington State at Mckale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on January 7, 2022. Arizona won 60-52.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Cate Reese (25) eyes the basket as she's defended by Washington State Cougars guard Johanna Teder (21) in the first half during a game at Mckale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on January 7, 2022.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Sam Thomas (14) passes the ball as she's defended by Washington State Cougars guard Krystal Leger-Walker (4) in the first half during a game at Mckale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on January 7, 2022.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Helena Pueyo (13) is defended by Washington State Cougars center Bella Murekatete (55) as she eyes the basket in the first half during a game at Mckale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on January 7, 2022.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Cate Reese (25) fends off Washington State Cougars center Bella Murekatete (55) to make a basket in the first half during a game at Mckale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on January 7, 2022.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Cate Reese (25) and Arizona Wildcats forward Sam Thomas (14) chase after Washington State Cougars guard Krystal Leger-Walker (4) in the first half during a game at Mckale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on January 7, 2022.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Helena Pueyo (13) and Arizona Wildcats forward Koi Love (5) double up on Washington State Cougars guard Krystal Leger-Walker (4) in the first half during a game at Mckale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on January 7, 2022.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Sam Thomas (14) defends Washington State Cougars guard Charlisse Leger-Walker (5) in the first half during a game at Mckale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on January 7, 2022.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Sam Thomas (14) and Washington State Cougars forward Ula Motuga (15) collide with each other while chasing a loose ball in the first half during a game at Mckale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on January 7, 2022.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Cate Reese (25), Arizona Wildcats guard Madison Conner (4), Arizona Wildcats forward Sam Thomas (14) and Arizona Wildcats guard Bendu Yeaney (23) walk back to their bench in the second half during a game at Mckale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on January 7, 2022. Arizona won 60-52.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Cate Reese (25) and Arizona Wildcats guard Helena Pueyo (13) celebrate a foul called against Washington State in the second half during a game at Mckale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on January 7, 2022. Arizona won 60-52.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Helena Pueyo (13) launches a shot over Washington State Cougars center Bella Murekatete (55) and Washington State Cougars guard Charlisse Leger-Walker (5) in the second half during a game at Mckale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on January 7, 2022. Arizona won 60-52.
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A security guard walks through the crowd holding a sign to remind fans to wear their masks in the second half during a game at Mckale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on January 7, 2022. Arizona won 60-52.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Bendu Yeaney (23) eyes the basket as she's defended by Washington State Cougars center Bella Murekatete (55) in the first half during a game at Mckale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on January 7, 2022.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Sam Thomas (14) takes foul shots after Washington State was called for a foul and a technical foul late in the second half during a game at Mckale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on January 7, 2022. Arizona won 60-52.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Cate Reese (25) bangs the drum after Arizona's win over Washington State at Mckale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on January 7, 2022. Arizona won 60-52.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Madison Conner (4) releases the ball for a shot in the second half during a game at Mckale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on January 7, 2022. Arizona won 60-52.
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“Thank you for falling in love with our team,” Aari McDonald told fans after Friday’s win. “I’m forever in debt with Tucson and their fans, so thank you.”
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Aari McDonald's name is lit up in the Arizona Ring of Honor at Mckale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on January 7, 2022. McDonald was honored after Arizona beat Washington State.
Mamta Popat
Photojournalist
Adia Barnes notched her 100th career win and Aari McDonald was inducted into the Arizona Ring of Honor as the fourth-ranked Wildcats beat WSU 60-52 in their first game since Dec. 17.
Helena Pueyo committed no turnovers and no fouls against a Cougars team that is known for pressuring the point guard.
The Star columnist checks in to explain why McKale Center "is trending toward the kind of crowd you get at an ASU-Cal game," the steps to retiring Aari McDonald's jersey, and why Arizona Stadium is in dire need of reconstruction.