TUCSON, Ariz. – Arizona women's basketball closed out the regular season with a 71-59 victory over in-state rival Arizona State on Saturday afternoon at Desert Financial Arena. The win marked the Wildcats' 10th conference victory and secured their 19th win of the season under head coach Adia Barnes.

Four Wildcats scored in double figures, led by Lauryn Swann's 18 points, as she knocked down six three-pointers. Isis Beh followed with 15 points, adding eight rebounds and three blocks in her fourth straight game in double-figures. Jada Williams contributed 13 points, including a pair of threes, while Paulina Paris chipped in nine points, five assists, and three steals.

Arizona controlled the game defensively, limiting ASU to just 38.3% shooting and forcing 13 turnovers. The Wildcats dominated from beyond the arc, shooting 53.6% (15-for-28) from three-point range, their best three-point shooting performance of the season.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Arizona and ASU went back and forth early, with seven lead changes and three ties in the first half. The Wildcats erased a one-point first-quarter deficit and took control in the second quarter, outscoring ASU 21-12 to enter halftime with a 37-29 lead.

Arizona broke the game open in the third quarter, using an 8-0 run to extend its lead to as many as 20 points. Swann's three-pointer at the 1:19 mark capped off the dominant period, as the Wildcats outscored ASU 22-15.

ASU made a push in the fourth, cutting the deficit to 11 points late, but clutch threes from Swann and Williams helped Arizona seal the victory.

NOTABLES

• Arizona hit a season-high 15 three-pointers, shooting 53.6% from deep.
• Freshman Lauryn Swann led the team with 18 points, going 6-for-8 from three. Swann played 29 minutes while freshman Katarina Knezevic played over 30 minutes for a career high.
• Isis Beh recorded 15 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 blocks, her sixth double-figure scoring game in the last eight outings.
• Jada Williams posted her fourth straight game in double figures with 13 points.
• Arizona's bench outscored ASU's 26-3, providing key depth in the win.
• Adia Barnes secured her seventh straight season with 18 or more wins as Arizona improved to 19-12 (10-8 Big 12).

The Wildcats now turn their attention to the Big 12 Tournament, set to begin next week in Kansas City, Mo. As the No. 8 seed, Arizona earned a first-round bye and will face the winner of No. 9 seed Colorado and No. 16 seed Houston in the second round on Thursday, March 6, at 12:30 p.m. MST.