Thursday, October 28
Tucson, Ariz.
6:00 PM
University of Arizona
0-0,0-0Pac-12
84
vs
25
Eastern new Mexico (Exhibition)
0-0,0-0Lone Star
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern N.M. | 5 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 25 |
| Arizona | 20 | 23 | 27 | 14 | 84 |
Photo by: Mike Mattina / Arizona Athletics
Arizona Beats Eastern New Mexico 84-25 in First Exhibition
10/28/2021 | Women's Basketball
TUCSON, Ariz. – After a historic run in the NCAA tournament last spring, Arizona Women's Basketball opened up the 2021-22 season at home against Eastern New Mexico in an exhibition game, winning by a score of 84-25.
Junior transfer Taylor Chavez and freshman Madison Conner each matched the game high 12 points, contributing to Arizona's 52 points from off the bench.
The Wildcats were a problem for ENMU defensively, scoring a staggering 44 points off 37 turnovers. Shaina Pellington and Bendu Yeaney each picked up four steals a piece, adding to a team total of 21.
The Cats started off strong from behind the three, shooting 42.9% in the first quarter and 80% in the second after going 4-5. Chavez led the way, shooting 4-7 for the game.
Cate Reese and senior transfer Ariyah Copeland dominated on the board, combining for 11 rebounds. Arizona also topped ENMU in second chance points by 13-6.
Next up, the Cats will face off against Arizona Christian in another exhibition game on November 5th at 6:30 p.m. in McKale Center.
Junior transfer Taylor Chavez and freshman Madison Conner each matched the game high 12 points, contributing to Arizona's 52 points from off the bench.
The Wildcats were a problem for ENMU defensively, scoring a staggering 44 points off 37 turnovers. Shaina Pellington and Bendu Yeaney each picked up four steals a piece, adding to a team total of 21.
The Cats started off strong from behind the three, shooting 42.9% in the first quarter and 80% in the second after going 4-5. Chavez led the way, shooting 4-7 for the game.
Cate Reese and senior transfer Ariyah Copeland dominated on the board, combining for 11 rebounds. Arizona also topped ENMU in second chance points by 13-6.
Next up, the Cats will face off against Arizona Christian in another exhibition game on November 5th at 6:30 p.m. in McKale Center.
Players Mentioned
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/ Women's Basketball
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/ Women's Basketball
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/ Women's Basketball
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/ Women's Basketball
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/ Women's BasketballTeam Stats
EastNM
UA
FG%
.188
.471
3FG%
.250
.333
FT%
.400
.529
RB
37
44
TO
37
16
STL
2
21
Game Leaders
Pts
12
FGM
4
3FGM
4
FTM
0
Pts
12
FGM
5
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Pts
11
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
1
Pts
9
FGM
4
3FGM
1
FTM
0
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