TUCSON, Ariz. – Cate Reese scored a career-high 22 points on her birthday to lead Arizona (1-0) to a season-opening win over North Dakota (0-1) by a score of 74-42 on Tuesday night in McKale Center. The Wildcats were a force defensively, forcing 27 turnovers while outscoring the Fighting Hawks 44-16 in the paint.
Player of the Game
Cate Reese – The sophomore scored a career-high 22 points to go along with six rebounds and five steals on the night. She shot 10-20 from the field and played 28 minutes. Reese now has six 20-point games in her short career.
By the Numbers
3,540 – Arizona broke their school record for attendance in a season-opener as 3,540 fans flocked to McKale Center on Tuesday night to watch the Cats take down North Dakota.
27 – Arizona turned North Dakota over 27 times on Tuesday. Last season, Arizona's season-high in turnovers forced was 25.
22 –
Cate Reese's 22 points was a career-high for the sophomore. Last year, she scored 21 points three times, including in the season opener.
Play of the Match
Frameworthy
Quotable
"It feels good to win and it feels good to know that we had the best attendance for a season opener," said head coach
Adia Barnes. "It tells us that we're moving in the right direction, and for me, the most fun is the climb. It's a fun challenge."
Arizona will be back in action on Friday night vs. Santa Clara in McKale Center for a 6:30 p.m. MST tip.
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