Photos: Arizona leads from jump to buzzer, beats Kansas State 72-62, Big 12 basketball
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Kelly Presnell
Photojournalist
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Arizona get out fast, big, overwhelm KSU 72-62 to break their six game losing streak, February 4, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona guard Noelani Cornfield (4) gets stiff armed by Kansas State guard Taryn Sides (11) trying to drive the lane during the third quarter of their Big 12 game, February 4, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona guard Sumayah Sugapong (3) loses her grip after getting hit from behind by Kansas State guard Tess Heal (34) during the fourth quarter of their Big 12 game, February 4, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona forward Daniah Trammell (33) gets his on her shot attempt in the paint fighting Kansas State in their Big 12 game, February 4, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona guard Noelani Cornfield (4) tries to convince a game official the ball that went out wasn’t off her, to no avail, late against Kansas State, Feb. 4, 2026, in Tucson.
Arizona guard Sumayah Sugapong (3) bounces off Kansas State forward Nastja Claessens (4) drawing a blocking foul during their Big 12 game, February 4, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona guard Noelani Cornfield (4) breaks the press of Kansas State guard Gina Garcia (6), left, and guard Taryn Sides (11) during the third quarter of their Big 12 game, February 4, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona guard Tanyuel Welch (11) gets handled on her drive against Kansas State forward Nastja Claessens (4) during the third quarter of their Big 12 game, February 4, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona forward Nora Francois (13), left, forward Achol Magot (20) and guard Molly Ladwig (5) leap off the bench as the Wildcats get an and-one opportunity against Kansas State in their Big 12 game, Feb. 4, 2026, in Tucson.
Arizona guard Noelani Cornfield (4) gets hacked without a call in the last minutes of the fourth quarter, February 4, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona forward Blessing Adebanjo (14) looks for a passing option from the offensive paint against Kansas State, Feb. 4, 2026, in Tucson.
Arizona guard Molly Ladwig (5) and the bench celebrate a U of A run early in the third quarter against Kansas State, February 4, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona guard Noelani Cornfield (4) breaks past Kansas State guard Taryn Sides (11) after swiping the ball from her during the third quarter of their Big 12 game, February 4, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona forward Blessing Adebanjo (14) crashes to the floor after fighting for a rebound late against Kansas State, February 4, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona head coach Becky Burke voices her disagreement with a traveling call against her Wildcats during the fourth quarter against Kansas State in a Big 12 game, February 4, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona forward Blessing Adebanjo (14) gets tied up trying to heave a shot in the lane during the first quarter against Kansas State in their Big 12 game, February 4, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona guard Noelani Cornfield (4) just comes up short diving for a 50-50 ball near mid-court against Kansas State during the first quarter of their Big 12 game, February 4, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona guard Sumayah Sugapong (3) slashes into the lane to intercept a pass intended for Kansas State guard Tess Heal (34) during the first quarter of their Big 12 game, February 4, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona guard Sumayah Sugapong (3) looks to bring down a rebound between some of the taller players during the first quarter against Kansas State, February 4, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Kansas State head coach Jeff Mittie shows some frustration with his team after calling a time out during the third quarter of their Big 12 game at Arizona, February 4, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona forward Blessing Adebanjo (14) maneuvers for room to put up a shot in the paint against Kansas State center Ivona Scekic (99) during the third quarter of their Big 12 game, February 4, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona guard Sumayah Sugapong (3) forces her way to the baseline past Kansas State forward Nastja Claessens (4) during the second quarter of their Big 12 game, Feb. 4, 2026, at McKale Center.
Arizona guard Tanyuel Welch (11) tries to claw away a rebound from Kansas State forward Nastja Claessens (4) during the first quarter of their Big 12 game, February 4, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona guard Molly Ladwig (5), left, and guard Kamryn Kitchen (1) mug for a court side camera as the team begins to trickle in for pre-game warm ups and to face Kansas State, February 4, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona guard Mireia Jurado (8) takes a long shot during warm ups before the game against Kansas State, February 4, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Kelly Presnell
Photojournalist
