Photos: University of Arizona put to the test in a 61-54 victory against Washington in Pac-12 women's basketball
The Wildcats have to claw their way back into the game in the second half to drop the Huskies 61-54 win at McKale Center, January 27, 2023, Tucson, Ariz,.
Arizona forward Cate Reese elbows her way into the lane against Washington in their Pac 12 game at McKale Center on Jan. 27, 2023.
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Arizona guard Kailyn Gilbert (15) gets stripped by Washington guard Jayda Noble (3) on her drive at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., January 27, 2023.
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Arizona forward Cate Reese (25) yells after drawing a foul on her shot for a three-point play against Washington in the fourth quarter of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., January 27, 2023.
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Washington forward Lauren Schwartz, left, and Arizona guard Helena Pueyo race for the ball during their Pac-12 game at McKale Center on Jan. 27, 2023.
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Arizona forward Esmery Martinez (12) batters Washington forward Lauren Schwartz (2) trying to win back the ball at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., January 27, 2023.
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Arizona guard Shaina Pellington (1) claws the ball out of the hands of Washington forward Lauren Schwartz (2) in the third quarter of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., January 27, 2023.
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Arizona forward Esmery Martinez (12) smacks into Washington guard Jayda Noble (3) in the fourth quarter of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., January 27, 2023.
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Arizona forward Cate Reese (25), left, and guard Lauren Fields (23) throw a blanket over Washington forward Lauren Schwartz (2) at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., January 27, 2023.
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A member of the Pride of Arizona uses a tablet to harass Washington center Emma Grothaus (21) on her free throw attempt against Arizona in the fourth quarter of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., January 27, 2023.
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Arizona guard Shaina Pellington (1) reverses a shot against /w14 in their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., January 27, 2023.
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Arizona guard Shaina Pellington (1) pushes her way past Washington guard TT Watkins (25) in their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., January 27, 2023.
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Arizona head coach Adia Barnes talks with guard Shaina Pellington (1) during a free throw attempt in the fourth quarter against Washington at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., January 27, 2023.
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Arizona forward Esmery Martinez (12) and the Wildcats keeping their eye on the Huskies as they get set to tip against Washington at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., January 27, 2023.
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Arizona guard Shaina Pellington (1) finds a seam in the Washington defense to drive the paint in the first quarter of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., January 27, 2023.
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Arizona forward Cate Reese (25) loses the fight for the rebound to Washington forward Haley Van Dyke (11), left, and forward Dalayah Daniels (14) in the first quarter of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., January 27, 2023.
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Arizona forward Esmery Martinez, left, and Washington guard Trinity Oliver tangle for a rebound in their Pac-12 game at McKale Center on Jan. 27, 2023.
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Arizona guard Kailyn Gilbert, right, makes her way to the bucket past Washington guard Hannah Stines at McKale Center on Jan. 27, 2023.
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Arizona guard Helena Pueyo (13) tries to steal the ball from Washington forward Lauren Schwartz (2) near mid-court in the first quarter of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., January 27, 2023.
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Arizona guard Helena Pueyo (13), top, and forward Esmery Martinez (12) team up to force Washington forward Lauren Schwartz (2) into a shot clock violation in their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., January 27, 2023.
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Arizona guard Shaina Pellington drives to the basket on a Wildcat fast break against Washington in their Pac-12 game at McKale Center on Jan. 27, 2023.
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Washington guard Trinity Oliver (33), left, and guard Jayda Noble (3) jam up Arizona guard Kailyn Gilbert (15) in their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., January 27, 2023.
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