TEMPE, Ariz. – Cate Reese recorded her fourth double-double of the season and Aari McDonald scored a game-high 20 points as the 18th-ranked Arizona Wildcats beat Arizona State 58-53 for their first win in Tempe since 2000.
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Sam Thomas hit some clutch free throws down the stretch to preserve the victory while Reese grabbed the game-sealing rebound in the fourth quarter. She is now eighth all-time in Arizona history with 11-career double-doubles.
The Wildcats did what they do best and held the Sun Devils to 30% shooting from three, including 11% from three.
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Player of the Game
Cate Reese – The sophomore scored 17 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for her fourth double-double of the season and helped carry the load early on as McDonald was in foul trouble.
By the Numbers
18 – Arizona extended their winning streak to 18 games, which is the longest active winning streak in the country.
19 – The Wildcats beat the Sun Devils on the road for the first time in 19 years.
Press Release courtesy of Arizona Communication Services – Adam Gonzalez
