Slow starts have plagued the Arizona Wildcats more times than they care to admit this season. The opening round of the NCAA Tournament was no different. The Wildcats had to overcome 20 percent shooting in the opening quarter to defeat the UNLV Lady Rebels 72-67 and advance to the second round.
“I thought that we struggled defensively in some points of the game,” said Arizona head coach Adia Barnes. “I think they hit some really big shots, tough shots. I thought the first half the (UNLV) post players were way too comfortable inside, hitting some tough shots, but I think it was too easy in the beginning of the game, then they got really confident.