Photos: Arizona women's basketball defeats NAU and honors Aari McDonald
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Mamta Popat
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Arizona defeated NAU 87-76 while also honoring its greatest player on βAari McDonald Night.β McDonald spoke to the crowd at halftime on November 21, 2025.
Mickayla Perdue had a team-high 27 points, including a 3-pointer in front of the broadcast table while McDonald was being interviewed during the second quarter.
Arizona improved to 4-0 under first-year coach Becky Burke. The Wildcats host Northern Colorado on Tuesday.
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Former Arizona Wildcat Aari McDonald comes back to McKale Center for 'Aari McDonald Night' on Nov. 21, 2025.
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Arizona guard Molly Ladwig (5) is defended by Northern Arizona guard Audrey Taylor (11) in the first half at McKale Center on Nov. 21, 2025.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Noelani Cornfield (4) performs a little dance after scoring a basket and drawing a foul in the second half during a game against NAU at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on November 21, 2025. Arizona Wildcats guard Mickayla Perdue (0), Arizona Wildcats guard Sumayah Sugapong (3) and Arizona Wildcats forward Nora Francois (13) laugh along. Arizona won 87-76.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Daniah Trammell (33) maneuvers past Northern Arizona Lumberjacks forward Layla Davis (7) to attempt a shot in the first half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on November 21, 2025.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Mickayla Perdue (0) passes the ball over Northern Arizona Lumberjacks guard Audrey Taylor (11) in the first half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on November 21, 2025.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Daniah Trammell (33) is defended by Northern Arizona Lumberjacks forward Layla Davis (7) in the first half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on November 21, 2025.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Molly Ladwig (5) and Arizona Wildcats forward Daniah Trammell (33) defend Northern Arizona Lumberjacks forward Layla Davis (7) in the first half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on November 21, 2025.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Tanyuel Welch (11) makes a drive towards the basket as Northern Arizona Lumberjacks guard Simone Morris (35) defends in the first half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on November 21, 2025.
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Arizona guard Tanyuel Welch (11) and Northern Arizona guard Naomi White (25) grab at the ball as Arizona Wildcats head coach Becky Burke makes a jump ball gesture towards the referees in the first half on Nov. 21, 2025.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Mickayla Perdue (0) is defended by Northern Arizona Lumberjacks guard Audrey Taylor (11) in the first half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on November 21, 2025.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Tanyuel Welch (11), Northern Arizona Lumberjacks guard Madison Watts (3), Northern Arizona Lumberjacks forward Emma Dasovich (0) and Arizona Wildcats forward Daniah Trammell (33) reach for a rebound in the first half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on November 21, 2025.
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Aari McDonald returned to McKale Center for 'Aari McDonald Night' and addressed the crowd during halftime on Nov. 21, 2025. Arizona defeated NAU 87-76.
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Arizona women's basketball head coach Becky Burke talks with UA guard Tanyuel Welch in the second half at McKale Center on Nov. 21, 2025. Arizona won 87-76.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Nora Francois (13) gets her hand on the ball as Northern Arizona Lumberjacks guard Audrey Taylor (11) takes a shot in the second half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on November 21, 2025. Arizona won 87-76.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Mickayla Perdue (0) is all smiles after hitting a three and drawing a foul in the second half during a game at McKale Center on Nov. 21, 2025. Arizona won 87-76.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Blessing Adebanjo (14) breaks through the NAU defense to try for a basket in the second half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on November 21, 2025. Arizona won 87-76.
Mamta Popat
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The Arizona womenβs basketball team defeated NAU 87-76 Friday night, but Wildcats coach Becky Burke was none too pleased with her teamβs effort and execution on defense.
