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.

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.