Arizona Women's Basketball Secures First Big 12 Home Win, Defeats Cincinnati 72-62

The Arizona Wildcats secured their first Big 12 home victory, defeating the Cincinnati Bearcats 72-62 at McKale Center. Arizona initially dominated, building a 15-2 lead in the first quarter and holding a 32-22 advantage at halftime. Cincinnati mounted a comeback effort in the fourth quarter, narrowing the gap to just two points, but strong performances from Skylar Jones and Jada Williams helped Arizona pull away again. Jones led the Wildcats with 16 points, while Jada Williams contributed 14 points. Despite Arizona facing foul trouble and an injury to Lauryn Swann, they managed to hold off Cincinnati, who was led by Tineya Hylton and Jillian Hayes, each scoring over 20 points. Arizona's rebounding advantage and defensive efforts were crucial in maintaining their lead throughout the game.