Tucson, ARIZ - Inclement weather could not stop the No. 15 Arizona Wildcats from going 4-0 in the Cactus Classic to open the 2020 season. The Cats earned another sweep over Boise State, bringing their total to two on the season, and completed a 4-1 victory over Missouri State in the second day of game play. The Cats will be back on the court Feb. 28-29 for the Arizona Invitational to take on Colorado Mesa (Feb. 28 at 12 pm MST), Washington (Feb. 28 at 4 pm MST), and Stephen F. Austin (Feb. 29 at 12 pm MST).
Head Coach Steve Walker
On the 4-0 victory this weekend...
"I felt we really managed all the things that go into an opening weekend really well. I was even happier to see us execute those parts of the game we identified and addressed in practice this last week. We weren't perfect, but improved.
We have a number of things we will need to tighten up on the whole, but we're on the right path. We're looking forward to getting to work this week and showing even better play next weekend at Bear Down Beach."
Full Results:
Arizona 5, Boise State 0
1.
Brooke Burling/
Olivia Hallaran (ARIZ) def. Erin Martin/Lauren Ohlinger (BSU) 21-17, 21-15
2.
Natalie Anselmo/
Carly Lowry (ARIZ) def. Jensen Allen/Danielle Boss (BSU) 21-13, 21-15
3.
Sarah Blacker/
Alex Parkhurst (ARIZ) def. Katie Martin/Ellie McDonald (BSU) 21-17, 21-9
4.
Jonny Baham/
Halie Hess (ARIZ) def. Joey Benson/Alyssa Wissinger (BSU) 21-14, 21-4, 15-11
5.
Dana Parker/
Lauren Orlich (ARIZ) def. Shea Duffy/Allison Casillas (BSU) 21-8, 21-17
Arizona 4, Missouri State 1
1. Kelsey Larsen/Alaina Tinsley (MSU) def
Olivia Hallaran/
Brooke Burling (ARIZ) 21-17, 21-14
2.
Natalie Anselmo/
Carly Lowry (ARIZ) def. Chloe Tome/Kendra Sater (MSU) 21-14, 21-12
3.
Sarah Blacker/
Alex Parkhurst (ARIZ) def. Grace Cook/Rachel Tam (MSU) 19-21, 21-18, 15-11
4.
Jonny Baham/
Halie Hess (ARIZ) def. Kylee Davis/Pamela Jaime (MSU) 21-15, 21-13
5.
Dana Parker/
Lauren Orlich (ARIZ) def. Parker McAllen/Siena Brewster (MSU) 21-11, 21-11
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