TUCSON β Sam Thomas scored 20 points, including hitting a career-high six 3-pointers, and Aari McDonald also had 20 points to help No. 10 Arizona run its winning streak to six games with a 75-53 Pac-12 victory over Washington on Sunday.
Cate Reese had 12 points, Shaina Pellington had 11 points and Thomas added a season-high seven rebounds for the Wildcats (14-2, 12-2), off to their best league start in program history.
Arizona shot 55.1% from the field, 63.6 in the first half, and made nine of their first 10 3-pointers. They finished 12 of 16 from three-point range.
Quay Miller had 13 points and nine rebounds and Haley Van Dyke had 12 points for the Huskies (5-11, 2-11), who broke an eight-game losing streak at Arizona State on Friday.
The Wildcats opened a 13-point lead in the first quarter, and Thomasβ fifth three gave them a 48-28 lead three minutes into the second half.
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McDonald, who played her freshman year at Washington, has scored in double figures in 82 consecutive games, the longest current streak in NCAA Division I. She added eight assists on Sunday.
The Wildcats have limited their last eight opponents to an average of 51.6 points a game and have benefited from 19.8 turnovers per game.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Aari McDonald (2) defends Washington Huskies center Quay Miller (0) in the second half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz., on February 14, 2021. Arizona won 75-53.
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Washington Huskies center Quay Miller (0) and Arizona Wildcats forward Cate Reese (25) grab for a loose ball in the first half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz., on February 14, 2021.
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Arizona Wildcats center Semaj Smith (34) and Arizona Wildcats forward Trinity Baptiste (0) defend Washington Huskies center Quay Miller (0) in the first half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz., on February 14, 2021.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Sam Thomas (14) is defended by Washington Huskies guard Nia Lowery (15) in the first half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz., on February 14, 2021.
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Arizona and Washington players jump for the rebound in the first half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz., on February 14, 2021.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Bendu Yeaney (23) looks to make a pass in the first half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz., on February 14, 2021.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Trinity Baptiste (0) and Washington Huskies center Quay Miller (0) both try and grab the rebound in the first half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz., on February 14, 2021.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Cate Reese (25) eyes the basket over Washingtin defenders in the first half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz., on February 14, 2021.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Aari McDonald (2) eyes the basket for a shot and runs by Washington defenders in the first half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz., on February 14, 2021.
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Washington Huskies forward Haley Van Dyke (11) looks to pass the ball as she's defended by Arizona Wildcats forward Lauren Ware (32) and Arizona Wildcats guard Helena Pueyo (13) in the first half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz., on February 14, 2021.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Cate Reese (25) gets a hand on the ball to grab the rebound over Washington Huskies guard Nia Lowery (15) in the second half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz., on February 14, 2021. Arizona won 75-53.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Trinity Baptiste (0) makes a layup past Washington Huskies guard Nia Lowery (15) in the second half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz., on February 14, 2021. Arizona won 75-53.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Aari McDonald (2) is defended by Washington Huskies forward Haley Van Dyke (11) in the second half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz., on February 14, 2021. Arizona won 75-53.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Helena Pueyo (13) and Arizona Wildcats guard Aari McDonald (2) double-team to defend Washington Huskies guard Tameiya Sadler (2) in the second half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz., on February 14, 2021. Arizona won 75-53.
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Arizona Wildcats head coach Adia Barnes gives instructiosn to her team in the second half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz., on February 14, 2021. Arizona won 75-53.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Sam Thomas (14) defends Washington Huskies forward Haley Van Dyke (11) in the second half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz., on February 14, 2021. Arizona won 75-53.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Shaina Pellington (1) passes the ball as she is defended by Washington Huskies center Quay Miller (0) in the second half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz., on February 14, 2021. Arizona won 75-53.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Sam Thomas (14) is all smiles after hitting another 3-pointer in the second half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz., on February 14, 2021. Arizona won 75-53.
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Washington Huskies forward Haley Van Dyke (11) eyes the basket as she's defended by Arizona Wildcats forward Cate Reese (25), Arizona Wildcats forward Sam Thomas (14) and Arizona Wildcats guard Helena Pueyo (13) in the second half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz., on February 14, 2021.Β Arizona wonΒ 75-53.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Trinity Baptiste (0) is embraced by Arizona Wildcats head coach Adia Barnes as she becomes emotional on senior day after a game against the Washington Huskies at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz., on February 14, 2021.Β Arizona wonΒ 75-53.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Trinity Baptiste (0) is all smiles as Arizona Wildcats head coach Adia Barnes shows Baptiste's framed jersey during senior day at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz., on February 14, 2021.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Sam Thomas (14) is cheered on as she walks towards center court during senior day at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz., on February 14, 2021.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Sam Thomas (14) blows kisses towards the cameras as Arizona Wildcats head coach Adia Barnes stands by during senior day at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz., on February 14, 2021.
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Arizona Wildcats head coach Adia Barnes and Arizona Wildcats guard Aari McDonald (2) embrace during senior day at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz., on February 14, 2021.
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