The Washington State Cougars (9-5, 1-2 in Pac-12) took the No. 4 Arizona Wildcats (11-0, 1-0) to the wire in Tucson, but fell just short in the final minute as the Wildcats escaped with a 60-52 win.
After struggling throughout the first three quarters, Charlisse Leger-Walker buried a huge three with 50 seconds to go to pull WSU within two. On the ensuing defensive possession, Johanna Teder was whistled for a touch foul. WSU coach Kamie Ethridge, understandably upset over the call, received a technical foul that gave Arizona four free throw attempts and possession.