The No. 11 Arizona Wildcats put their foot on the gas against No. 10 Oregon as soon as Thursday's game tipped off and didn't let up, running away with a 57-41 victory.
The 16-point win marks the second time the Cats have defeated a top-10 opponent at home this season.
The numbers show how they got it done.
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Arizona got out of the gates fast, jumping out to a 14-2 lead. The Wildcats scored 22 points in the first 10 minutes of the game.
The Ducks were held to 2 of 12 shooting in the first quarter, while the Cats hit 8 of 16 shots — including three 3-pointers.
UA held a 15-point advantage going into the second quarter.
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The combined efforts of Aari McDonald, Trinity Baptiste and Sam Thomas yielded 40 points — 70% of Arizona's total points.
McDonald, Arizona's All-American guard, paced UA's offense with 16 points. Baptiste followed with 14 and Thomas got six of her 10 at the free throw line. Fourteen of McDonald's points came in the first half.
Arizona Wildcats guard Bendu Yeaney (23) tosses the ball over Oregon Ducks guard Te-Hina Paopao (12) for a shot at the basket in the first half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz., on January 14, 2021.
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The Ducks were held to just 41 points, the fewest they've scored since Jan. 27, 2017. Arizona's defense stymied an Oregon offense that's averaged 83 points in its first 11 games of the season.
Arizona forced 23 turnovers, turning them into 26 points. The Ducks shot 7 for 22 from the field in the first half and 8 for 24 in the second half.
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Arizona got to the free throw line often Thursday night, hitting 66.6% of their shots. Thomas made six, and Baptiste added four.
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Thursday's win marks the first time Adia Barnes has beaten the Ducks as head coach of the Wildcats. It also ends Arizona's 10-game losing streak vs. Oregon.
Photos: No. 11 Arizona Wildcats beat No. 10 Oregon Ducks
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Arizona Wildcats guard Shaina Pellington (1) passes the ball as she's surrounded by defenders in the second half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz., on January 14, 2021. Arizona won 57-41.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Aari McDonald (2) is all smiles after she was fouled by an Oregon player in the first half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz., on January 14, 2021.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Trinity Baptiste (0) takes a shot over Oregon Ducks forward Erin Boley (21) in the first half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz., on January 14, 2021.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Lauren Ware (32) is defended by Oregon Ducks forward Kylee Watson (22) and other Oregon players in the first half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz., on January 14, 2021.
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Oregon Ducks forward Nyara Sabally (1) is surrounded by Arizona defenders in the first half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz., on January 14, 2021.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Trinity Baptiste (0) eyes the basket over Oregon Ducks forward Angela Dugalic (25) in the first half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz., on January 14, 2021.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Lauren Ware (32) gets her hand on the ball as Oregon Ducks guard Sydney Parrish (33) tries to make a shot in the first half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz., on January 14, 2021.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Shaina Pellington (1) makes a drive past Oregon Ducks forward Angela Dugalic (25) in the first half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz., on January 14, 2021.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Aari McDonald (2) tracks Oregon Ducks guard Te-Hina Paopao (12) in the first half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz., on January 14, 2021.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Aari McDonald (2) passes the ball past Oregon Ducks guard Te-Hina Paopao (12) in the first half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz., on January 14, 2021.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Trinity Baptiste (0) is defended by two Oregon players in the second half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz., on January 14, 2021. Arizona won 57-41.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Sam Thomas (14) eyes the basket as Oregon Ducks guard Taylor Chavez (3) goes down in the second half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz., on January 14, 2021. Arizona won 57-41.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Trinity Baptiste (0) holds onto the ball as Oregon Ducks forward Angela Dugalic (25) grabs at it in the second half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz., on January 14, 2021. Arizona won 57-41.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Aari McDonald (2) stops dead in her tracks as she's defended by Oregon Ducks guard Te-Hina Paopao (12) in the first half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz., on January 14, 2021.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Cate Reese (25) jumps for the basket as she's defended by Oregon Ducks forward Nyara Sabally (1) in the first half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz., on January 14, 2021.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Lauren Ware (32) is defended by Oregon Ducks forward Kylee Watson (22) and Oregon Ducks guard Taylor Chavez (3) in the first half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz., on January 14, 2021.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Lauren Ware (32) defends Oregon Ducks forward Angela Dugalic (25) in the first half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz., on January 14, 2021.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Trinity Baptiste (0) takes a shot as she's defended by Oregon Ducks forward Sedona Prince (32) and Oregon Ducks forward Nyara Sabally (1) in the first half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz., on January 14, 2021.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Bendu Yeaney (23) tosses the ball over Oregon Ducks guard Te-Hina Paopao (12) for a shot at the basket in the first half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz., on January 14, 2021.
