Aari McDonald scored 26 points and lead a smothering defensive effort for Arizona as the Wildcats beat Connecticut, 69-59,Friday night to advance to the NCAA tournament women’s championship for the first time in school history.
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Aari McDonald scored 26 points and lead a smothering defensive effort for Arizona as the Wildcats beat Connecticut, 69-59,Friday night to advance to the NCAA tournament women’s championship for the first time in school history.