SAN DIEGO – The Arizona Wildcats (6-1) won their fifth-straight game against San Diego State (4-4) on Sunday afternoon in the Viejas Arena by a score of 69-60. Aari McDonald and Lucia Alonso led the way with a combined 44 points with McDonald leading the way with 29 points.
 
After shooting 29% in the first quarter, the Wildcats shot 49% the rest of the way and outscored San Diego State by 56-41 in the final three quarters. Both Alonso and McDonald tied their career-highs with five three-pointers on the day. Alonso has made nine threes over her last two games.
 
McDonald stuffed the stat sheet with 29 points, nine rebounds, four assists and four steals.
 
San Diego State got out to a hot start in the first quarter, holding the Wildcats to 29% shooting from the field and took a 19-13 lead into the second quarter. Arizona made a run in the second period to cut the lead to three, but the Aztecs finished off the quarter on a strong note and were up 37-31 heading into the locker room.
 
The Wildcats had an outstanding third quarter, pouring in 21 points and allowing San Diego State to score just 13. Alonso hit a three with about four seconds on the clock to take a 52-50 lead into the fourth quarter.
 
Arizona finished the job in the fourth quarter, outscoring San Diego State 17-10 in the fourth quarter. The Wildcats went 4-7 from three in the fourth quarter and made 12 threes on the day.

Next up for the Cats will be School Day on Wednesday, Dec. 5 against Montana at 11 a.m. MST.
 
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