Photos: Arizona Wildcats knock off Seattle 89-52 in nonconference finale, women's college basketball
The Arizona Wildcats beat the Seattle Redhawks, 89-52, Sunday at McKale Center in the Wildcats' 2023-24 nonconference finale. While the UA women's basketball team is already 1-0 in Pac-12 play (a mid-December win over ASU) the Wildcats conference schedule kicks into gear this coming week.
Arizona Wildcats guard Jada Williams (2) breaks through some Seattle defense in the first half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on December 31, 2023.
Arizona Wildcats guard Kailyn Gilbert (15) eyes the basket as she’s defended by Seattle Redhawks guard Asta Blauenfeldt (4) in the first half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on December 31, 2023.
Arizona Wildcats forward Breya Cunningham (25) passes the ball as she’s defended by Seattle Redhawks forward Ramona Jagger (13) in the first half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on December 31, 2023.
Seattle Redhawks forward Mya Moore (14) makes a grab for the ball as Arizona Wildcats guard Kailyn Gilbert (15) tries to maintain control as Seattle Redhawks guard Julianna Walker (1) comes up from behind in the first half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on December 31, 2023.
Arizona Wildcats guard Jada Williams (2) defends Seattle Redhawks forward Lisa Michaelsen (34) in the first half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on December 31, 2023.
Arizona Wildcats forward Breya Cunningham (25) talks with Arizona Wildcats head coach Adia Barnes in the second half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on December 31, 2023. Arizona won 89-52.
Arizona Wildcats forward Isis Beh (33) and Arizona Wildcats guard Helena Pueyo (13) puts the pressure on Seattle Redhawks guard Julianna Walker (1) in the second half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on December 31, 2023. Arizona won 89-52.
Arizona Wildcats forward Isis Beh (33) eyes the basket as she’s defended by Seattle Redhawks forward Lisa Michaelsen (34) and Seattle Redhawks guard Peyton Howard (11) in the second half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on December 31, 2023. Arizona won 89-52.
Arizona Wildcats guard Jada Williams (2) tosses up the ball as Seattle Redhawks forward Lisa Michaelsen (34) defends in the second half during a game at McKale Center on Dec. 31, 2023. Arizona won 89-52.
Arizona Wildcats forward Esmery Martinez (12), Seattle Redhawks guard Asta Blauenfeldt (4) and Arizona Wildcats guard Jada Williams (2) battle for a loose ball in the second half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on December 31, 2023. Arizona won 89-52.
Seattle Redhawks forward Mya Moore (14) passes the ball as Arizona Wildcats forward Isis Beh (33) and Arizona Wildcats guard Courtney Blakely (1) put the defense pressure on in the second half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on December 31, 2023. Arizona won 89-52.
Arizona Wildcats head coach Adia Barnes speaks her a team during a timeout in the second half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on December 31, 2023. Arizona won 89-52.
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The Arizona Wildcats played tight defense and was anchored by the contributions of Jada Williams (18 points) and Kailyn Gilbert (17 points, 10 rebounds) as they routed Seattle 89-52 Sunday in the UA's 2023-24 nonconference finale.
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