After completing a weekend sweep of the L.A. schools, which included a top-10 win over ninth-ranked UCLA, the Arizona Wildcats women's basketball team climbed one spot to No. 6 in the latest Associated Press Top 25 poll.Β
The Wildcats' latest ranking in the AP Top 25 is the highest in program history.Β
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— Arizona Women's Basketball (@ArizonaWBB) December 7, 2020
Sixth-ranked Arizona is the second-highest ranked team in the Pac-12, behind No. 1 Stanford, which received 24 first-place votes. Louisville, UConn, N.C. State and South Carolina round out the top five.Β
The 3-0 Wildcats have wins over Northern Arizona, No. 9 UCLA and USC to start the season. Up next, the Wildcats will be another element to Territorial Cup week as the UA prepares to face Arizona State on Thursday at 4 p.m. in Tucson.Β
Photos: Arizona Wildcats pick up win against USC Trojans
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USC Trojans guard Amaya Oliver (10) and Arizona Wildcats forward Lauren Ware (32) reach for a rebound during a game at the McKale Center, on Dec. 6, 2020.
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USC Trojans center Angel Jackson (15) tries to block Arizona Wildcats forward Lauren Ware (32) from moving up court during a game at the McKale Center, on Dec. 6, 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Aari McDonald (2) drives the ball to the basket during a game against the USC Trojans at the McKale Center, on Dec. 6, 2020.
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USC Trojans guard Endyia Rogers (4) and Arizona Wildcats center Semaj Smith (34) watch the ball bounce away after a scramble under the basket during a game at the McKale Center, on Dec. 6, 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Cate Reese (25) is introduced during the starting line up before a game against the USC Trojans at the McKale Center, on Dec. 6, 2020.
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USC Trojans center Angel Jackson (15) and Arizona Wildcats forward Cate Reese (25) prepare to leap for the tipoff during a game at the McKale Center, on Dec. 6, 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Cate Reese (25), USC Trojans center Angel Jackson (15) and Arizona Wildcats forward Trinity Baptiste (0) reach for a rebound during a game at the McKale Center, on Dec. 6, 2020.
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USC Trojans guard Alyson Miura (25) shoves Arizona Wildcats guard Aari McDonald (2) during a game at the McKale Center, on Dec. 6, 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Cate Reese (25) is blocked by USC Trojans center Angel Jackson (15) on her way towards the basket during a game at the McKale Center, on Dec. 6, 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Cate Reese (25) drives the ball to the basket during a game against the USC Trojans at the McKale Center, on Dec. 6, 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Helena Pueyo (13) tries to get the ball through a group of USC Trojans during a game at the McKale Center, on Dec. 6, 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats head coach Adia Barnes talks with her team during a timeout in a game against the USC Trojans at the McKale Center, on Dec. 6, 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Aari McDonald (2) reaches for a USC Trojans rebound during a game at the McKale Center, on Dec. 6, 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Aari McDonald (2) point towards a teammate while running the ball up court during a game against the USC Trojans at the McKale Center, on Dec. 6, 2020.
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USC Trojans forward Jordan Sanders (5) attempt to guard Arizona Wildcats guard Aari McDonald (2) as she runs the ball up court during a game at the McKale Center, on Dec. 6, 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats head coach Adia Barnes sanitizes her hands during a game at the McKale Center, on Dec. 6, 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Shaina Pellington (1) stands with her team as the huddle for a timeout during a game against the USC Trojans at the McKale Center, on Dec. 6, 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Cate Reese (25) takes a free throw during a game against the USC Trojans at the McKale Center, on Dec. 6, 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Aari McDonald (2) runs the ball up court during a game against the USC Trojans at the McKale Center, on Dec. 6, 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Aari McDonald (2) passes the ball down court to a teammate after being block off by USC Trojans guard India Otto (2) during a game at the McKale Center, on Dec. 6, 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Lauren Ware (32) tosses the ball up court during a game against the USC Trojans at the McKale Center, on Dec. 6, 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Lauren Ware (32) reacts after scoring a basket during a game against the USC Trojans at the McKale Center, on Dec. 6, 2020.
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USC Trojans guard Endyia Rogers (4) and Arizona Wildcats guard Aari McDonald (2) take a tumble during a game at the McKale Center, on Dec. 6, 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Cate Reese (25) put the ball in the basket as USC Trojans attempt to stop the point during a game at the McKale Center, on Dec. 6, 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Cate Reese (25) gestures at the referee following a call during against the USC Trojans game at the McKale Center, on Dec. 6, 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Trinity Baptiste (0) moves the ball around USC Trojans forward Jordan Sanders (5) during a game at the McKale Center, on Dec. 6, 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Aari McDonald (2) is blocked on her way to the basket by USC Trojans guard Kyra White (22) during a game at the McKale Center, on Dec. 6, 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Bendu Yeaney (23) looks for an open pass to a teammate as she is guarded closely by USC Trojans forward Jordan Sanders (5) during a game at the McKale Center, on Dec. 6, 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Aari McDonald (2) drives the ball to the basket during a game against the USC Trojans at the McKale Center, on Dec. 6, 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Bendu Yeaney (23) pushes the ball away from herself after a tumble during a against the USC Trojans game at the McKale Center, on Dec. 6, 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Aari McDonald (2) and USC Trojans guard Madison Campbell (23) take a fall during a game at the McKale Center, on Dec. 6, 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Aari McDonald (2) is helped up by Arizona Wildcats guard Helena Pueyo (13) during a game at the McKale Center, on Dec. 6, 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Aari McDonald (2) hits the winning drum following a game against the USC Trojans at the McKale Center, on Dec. 6, 2020.
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The Arizona Wildcats wave as they leave the arena of the McKale Center following a game against the USC Trojans, on Dec. 6, 2020.
