Notes from Arizona's 71-66 win over UCLA:
-The win over No. 14 UCLA was the third of the 2022-23 season for the Wildcats and the 19th under head coach Adia Barnes.
-Friday marked the first time since Jan. 16, 2005 that Arizona has defeated a ranked UCLA team (#19 UCLA, 84-73).
-Three Wildcats were perfect from the free throw line with Esmery Martinez and Shaina Pellington each making five and Madison Conner hitting four.
-Arizona recorded a free throw percentage of at least 85.0% for the second game in row, hitting 17 of 20 from the charity stripe.
-Shooting 41.7% against the Bruins, Arizona moves to 17-2 in games where it tallies a field goal percentage of at least 40.0%.
-The game against UCLA was Arizona's first overtime game of its 2022-23 campaign.
-The Wildcats outscored UCLA in the paint 38-16, its 18th time this season holding the edge in the category.
-Arizona held the Bruins to 30.6% shooting from the field, tying their lowest field goal percentage of the season.
-Shaina Pellington charted her second 20-point game of the year, totaling 21 points (season high) to go with three rebounds and assists and one steal. She made all five free throws she attempted.
-Jade Loville poured in 13 points on 5-of-9 shooting (3-of-6 from behind the arc) for her 16th double-digit scoring performance of the season
-Esmery Martinez recorded her sixth double-double as a Wildcat, tallying 17 points and 13 rebounds. The senior additionally grabbed three steals and made three assists.
-Cate Reese continued a strong season for the Cats, adding nine points and pulling down seven rebounds.
-Shaina Pellington, Lauren Fields, and Madison Conner grabbed three rebounds apiece.
-Esmery Martinez, Cate Reese and Shaina Pellington each played over 38 minutes in the game, all setting season highs in the category.
