A perfect week on the court has helped the Arizona Wildcats in the polls.
The UA moved up three spots from No. 18 to No. 15 in the latest Associated Press poll, released Monday morning. Among Pac-12 teams, only Stanford (at No. 2) is rated higher.
The Wildcats (4-0) won both of last week's games, defeating Loyola Marymount by 36 points and Long Beach State by 22 in McKale Center. They'll head to San Diego this week for games against Cal Baptist and San Diego in the USD Thanksgiving Classic.
Photos: Arizona Wildcats defeat Long Beach State, women's basketball
Arizona forward Esmery Martinez defends Long Beach State guard Kianna Hamilton-Fisher in the second half of their Nov. 20 game in McKale Center.
Arizona Wildcats guard Lauren Fields (23) and other players hop off the bench to cheer on their temmates in the second half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on November 20, 2022. Arizona won 86-64.
Shaina Pellington is shooting 56% from the field and averaging a career-high 15.6 points per game this season.
Arizona Wildcats guard Shaina Pellington (1) is fouled by Long Beach State 49ers guard Kianna Hamilton-Fisher (25) as she jumps for the basket in the first half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on November 20, 2022.
Arizona Wildcats guard Lauren Fields (23) looks to make a pass as she's defedned by Long Beach State 49ers guard Malia Bambrick (1) in the first half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on November 20, 2022.
Arizona Wildcats forward Esmery Martinez (12) is defended by Long Beach State 49ers guard Tori Harris (12) and Long Beach State 49ers guard Kianna Hamilton-Fisher (25) in the first half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on November 20, 2022.
Arizona Wildcats guard Jade Loville (30) is defended by Long Beach State 49ers guard Malia Bambrick (1) and Long Beach State 49ers guard Kianna Hamilton-Fisher (25) in the first half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on November 20, 2022.
Arizona Wildcats guard Helena Pueyo (13) is defended by Long Beach State 49ers guard Malia Bambrick (1) in the first half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on November 20, 2022.
Arizona Wildcats forward Esmery Martinez (12) is defended by Long Beach State 49ers guard Tori Harris (12) in the first half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on November 20, 2022.
Arizona Wildcats guard Lauren Fields (23) defends Long Beach State 49ers guard Malia Bambrick (1) in the first half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on November 20, 2022.
Arizona Wildcats guard Helena Pueyo (13) passes the ball as she's defended by Long Beach State 49ers guard Tori Harris (12) in the first half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on November 20, 2022.
Arizona Wildcats guard Jade Loville (30) releases the ball for a three-point shot in the first half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on November 20, 2022.
Arizona guard Jade Loville, left, eyes the basket as Long Beach State guard Ma'Qhi Berry defends in the first half on Nov. 20, 2022, at McKale Center.
A young fan relaxes and takes advantage of the extra seats in the first half of the Arizona women's basketball game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on November 20, 2022.
Arizona Wildcats forward Cate Reese (25) eyes the basket as she's defended by Long Beach State 49ers guard Malia Bambrick (1) in the second half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on November 20, 2022. Arizona won 86-64.
Arizona Wildcats head coach Adia Barnes yells out to her team on the floor in the first half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on November 20, 2022.
Arizona Wildcats guard Lauren Fields (23) keeps control of the ball as she's defended by Long Beach State 49ers guard Malia Bambrick (1) in the second half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on November 20, 2022. Arizona won 86-64.
Arizona Wildcats forward Cate Reese (25) eyes the basket over Long Beach State 49ers guard Kristyna Jeskeova (11) in the second half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on November 20, 2022. Arizona won 86-64.
Arizona Wildcats head coach Adia Barnes talks to her players on the court in the second half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on November 20, 2022. Arizona won 86-64.
Arizona Wildcats guard Lauren Fields (23) looks to Arizona Wildcats forward Esmery Martinez (12) for the pass in the second half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on November 20, 2022. Arizona won 86-64.
