SALT LAKE CITY – Sam Thomas erupted for a career-high 31 point on Friday night and helped lead Arizona to an 85-69 win over Utah on the road. The Wildcats have now won 22 of their first 26 of the season for the first time in school history.
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Three other Wildcats scored in double-figures as Lucia poured in a season-high 14 points,
Dominique McBryde had 12 and
Cate Reese had 11. Arizona shot 50% from the field and 52.6% from three.
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Arizona forced Utah to turn the ball over 17 times as
Amari Carter had three steals and Reese had three as well. McBryde stole the ball twice and Thomas had two blocks.
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Player of the Game
Sam Thomas – The junior had the best game of her career, scoring a career-high 31 points to go along with six rebounds and two blocks.
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By the Numbers
31 –
Sam Thomas scored a career-high 31 points on Friday night.
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50 – Arizona has shot at least 50% from theree in their last three games.
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22 – Arizona has won 22 regular-season games for the first time since the 2003-04 season.
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11 – Arizona has won 11 conference games for the first time since the 2004-05 season.
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Play of the Game
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The Cats will play their final regular-season road game on Sunday vs. Colorado.
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