STILLWATER — It was a 30-foot putt that saved Arizona's life, and a 4-footer that made the Wildcats national champions.
Arizona junior Haley Moore rolled in a short birdie putt on the first extra hole of her match against Alabama's Lakareber Abe — who had missed a similar putt moments earlier — on the 18th green Wednesday at Karsten Creek Golf Club to set off the victory celebration at the NCAA women's golf championships.
Arizona was one shot away from missing the cut for the match play bracket on Monday night. Bianca Pagdanganan made the 30-foot eagle putt that carried the Wildcats to a playoff with Baylor.