NAU Upsets Arizona 71-69 in WBIT First Round

In a thrilling first-round matchup of the Women's Basketball Invitational Tournament, Northern Arizona University (NAU) upset the second-seeded Arizona Wildcats with a close 71-69 victory. Sophie Glancey led NAU with 23 points and 14 rebounds, while Taylor Feldman added 22 points, marking NAU's first postseason win in women's basketball history. The game saw eight ties and seven lead changes, with NAU gaining momentum in the second half after trailing at halftime. Despite Arizona's initial lead, they were unable to secure a shot in the final moments, ending their season with a record of 19-14. NAU will advance to face Belmont in the next round of the tournament. This victory marks NAU's second win over Arizona this season, having previously defeated them 92-75 in November.