Cate Reese added 15 points for the Wildcats, who will take on North Carolina on Monday for a chance to play in the Sweet 16.
Arizona Daily Star Shaina Pellington scored a game-high 30 points and the fourth-seeded Arizona Wildcats overcame a five-point deficit in the fourth quarter top 13th-seeded UNLV 72-67 in Saturday night’s first-round NCAA Tournament game in McKale Center.
Reese hit 6 of 12 shots and added three rebounds in her first game since she suffered a dislocated shoulder last month. Her step-through layup with 3:20 remaining gave Arizona a 6-point lead, 62-56, and — finally — some much-needed breathing room. UNLV was led by forward Desi-Rae Young, who scored 16 points and grabbed 11 rebounds before fouling out in the fourth quarter. Guard Essence Booker finished with 12 points and five assists.Up next • What: NCAA Tournament, second round: No. 5 seed North Carolina at No. 4 seed ArizonaRespond: Write a letter to the editor | Write a guest opinion
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