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Postgame Notes - Arizona vs. Utah

Notes following Arizona's 82-72 win over No. 4 Utah:

-Arizona moves to 20-6 on the season for its fifth consecutive 20-win season, the longest streak in program history.

-The win over No. 4 Utah was Arizona's first over a top-five opponent since defeating No. 1 UConn in the Final Four in 2021.

-Arizona held the Utes to 72 points, holding them well below their scoring average of 84.7

-The win over Utah is head coach Adia Barnes' 20th over a ranked opponent.

-The Cats held a massive advantage in fast break points, outscoring the Utes 24-2 in the category.

-With the win, Arizona moves to 10-5 in conference play. 2022-23 marks the fifth-straight year in which the Cats have secured at least 10 conference wins.

-Arizona has not lost a game when it scores 80+ points. The win over Utah is Arizona's 12th this season scoring 80 or more points.

-For the 18th game in a row and the 23rd time this season, at least three Wildcats scored in double digits. Shaina Pellington (31), Cate Reese (16) and Helena Pueyo (10) all had 10+ points.

-Shaina Pellington tallied a career-best 35 points (13-of-18) for her third 30-point game as a Wildcat. That point total ties the sixth-most in a single game in program history. She also grabbed eight rebounds, five steals and made two assists.

-Shaina Pellington is the only player in the Pac-12 this season to record a game with at least 35 points, at least 8 rebounds and at least 5 steals.

-Cate Reese posted her 19th double-digit scoring performance of the season with with 16 points on 7-of-11 shooting.

-Shaina Pellington's 23 first-half points were the most in a single half by a Wildcat this season. She did not miss from the field in the first half, going 10-of-10.

-Helena Pueyo made a strong showing, adding 12 points on 3-of-6 shooting. The senior pulled down four rebounds to go with two steals and two assists.

-Esmery Martinez grabbed seven rebounds on the night.

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Players Mentioned

Shaina Pellington

#1 Shaina Pellington

G
5' 8"
Fifth Year
Cate Reese

#25 Cate Reese

F
6' 2"
Fifth Year
Helena Pueyo

#13 Helena Pueyo

G
6' 0"
Senior
Esmery Martinez

#12 Esmery Martinez

F
6' 2"
Senior

Players Mentioned

Shaina Pellington

#1 Shaina Pellington

5' 8"
Fifth Year
G
Cate Reese

#25 Cate Reese

6' 2"
Fifth Year
F
Helena Pueyo

#13 Helena Pueyo

6' 0"
Senior
G
Esmery Martinez

#12 Esmery Martinez

6' 2"
Senior
F
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