In a women's basketball game, Arizona started strong with Esmery Martinez leading the team with points and rebounds. Arizona maintained their lead against ASU but faced challenges as ASU closed the gap in the third quarter. However, Arizona rallied in the fourth quarter, securing a 63-52 victory. Esmery Martinez and Helena Pueyo were standout performers for Arizona, while Jalyn Brown led ASU's scoring. In another game, Stanford dominated early against Arizona, with Maxime Raynaud excelling. Despite a comeback attempt by Arizona, Stanford maintained control and secured a 50-44 lead. KJ Lewis provided a spark for Arizona, but Stanford's three-point shooting remained a threat. Stanford ultimately won 57-52.
Stanford is 7-27 from the field this half. It was 9-19 from three in the first half alone.
Four-point game with 3:43 left. Stanford is good for multiple threes still. Kylan Boswell needs to be better right now. Love putting up bad shots that are basically turnovers. Rough few minutes for them.
KJ Lewis has been the spark. Dunks, layups, steals, manning up on D. Arizona 57, Stanford 52, 10:23 left.
Stanford 50, Arizona 44, 16:01 left. Oumar Ballo has 14 point and 9 rebounds and is the only Wildcat to attempt a free throw.
After Arizona fought back to take the lead, Stanford has gone on a 12-0 run, making six field goals in as many attempts to take a 42-32 lead with under 2:00 left 1H.
Stanford's Maxime Raynaud has 18 points on 7-of-9 shooting. Cardinal 34, Wildcats 32, 3:49 left 1H.
Arizona is on a 7-0 run. It's tied, 28-28. Better, more sustained defensive effort. Stanford 3-balls aren't going in as often. Also better ball movement on offense, leading to some easy looks inside. Larsson has 7 points. Love and Boswell each have 6.
Stanford 26, Arizona 17, 11:58 left 1H. Cardinal shooting 67% from the field, 86% from 3. Stanford offense demands disciplined, sustained defensive effort. Wildcats aren't defending for the full 30 seconds every possession, and it shows.
Missed shots, turnovers, and just like that, Arizona is down 12-6 to Stanford. Keshad Johnson also favoring his left arm. Might have gotten elbowed on the Cardinal's last basket.
Stanford up 9-2 over UCLA early, feels like a game where the Card are gonna be able to pound the paint all they want.
FINAL: Arizona 63, ASU 52 Fourth quarter: UA 18, ASU 11 FG%: UA 46%, ASU 36% 3FG: UA 2-6, ASU 5-18 FT: UA 9-17, ASU 7-19 Points off turnovers: UA 21, ASU 12 Points in paint: UA 42, ASU 28 Esmery Martinez 18 points, 15 rebounds Helena Pueyo 11 points, 6 rebounds, 4…
Arizona is on a 13-0 run - 9-0 in 4Q - fueled by defense. It's 54-41 with 6:29 to play.
END 3Q: Arizona 45, ASU 41 Esmery Martinez 17 points, 14 rebounds Helena Pueyo 7 points, 3 assists, 3 steals, 3 blocks ASU leading scorer Jalyn Brown 4-15 FG (Pueyo primary defender)
A combination of cold shooting and turnovers has allowed ASU to pull within two, 43-41, with 1:46 left 3Q. Wildcats are 4-12 this quarter with four giveaways.
ASU is chipping away. It's 38-34 with 5:55 left 3Q. Could be worse for the Wildcats as the Sun Devils are just 2 of 7 from the FT line this quarter.
Arizona started and is now ending the second quarter on a run. Wildcats up 31-24, 21.3 left 1H (although there's currently a review)
Arizona has outscored ASU 7-0 to start 2Q - included a banked 3 by Esmery Martinez. Martinez has 11 points and 8 boards. Wildcats up 21-13.
Esmery Martinez is doing work early. She has six of Arizona's eight points, plus three rebounds.
Half Cal 38, Arizona State 26 Not a good start. Bright spot, Shawn Phillpis with 6 pts, 3 reb, 2 ast in 10 minutes. Jamiya Neal 10 points. Rest of the team from field 3-18 from the field