Wildcats Fall Short in Big Twelve, Look Ahead to Next Season

0:00On March 5th, the Arizona Wildcats women's basketball team fell short in the first round of the Big 12 tournament, losing to Arizona State by A-Dies, score a 54-51. This marks their third defeat against the Sun Devils this season, wrapping up a tough year with an overall record of 12 wins and 18 losses, including just three wins and 15 losses in conference play. Earlier this week in Kansas City, the Wildcats showed fight in another nail-biter, but couldn't overcome their rivals' edge. Coach Becky Burke highlighted how the team faced a string of tight contests all season, battling through injuries and challenges without ever backing down. Burke praised her players for their grit, especially seniors Lonnie Cornfield, Nora Francois, and Mickey Perdue in their final year. She noted the group's resilience in a demanding Big 12 schedule, saying they gave everything they had despite the setbacks. On that final possession, the Wildcats struggled against Arizona State's physical style,

1:01which has been a recurring issue in all three matchups. Being undersized made it tough to imbound the ball and execute under pressure, preventing a potential comeback. Looking ahead, Burke expressed excitement for next season, grateful for the strong support at Arizona and confident in the program's potential to, Chase Big 12 and National Titles with some targeted improvements.