If No. 14 Arizona women’s basketball had any hopes of hosting the opening rounds of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament, it probably had to win both games this weekend. Instead, the Wildcats became the team that ended Oregon’s seven-game losing streak and Oregon State’s nine-game losing streak. Even worse, they lost key reserve Helena Pueyo to an injury with 3:10 left in the first half.
The Wildcats were able to battle back after falling behind by 20 points, but the shorthanded team couldn’t overtake Oregon State in the 78-70 loss. It was redemption for the Beavers, who squandered a 12-point third-quarter lead in Tucson in a loss earlier in the season.