As the stakes get higher, Aari McDonald keeps getting better.
The senior guard had 33 points, 11 rebounds and four assists on 12-of-20 shooting as the Arizona Wildcats pulled away late to beat Indiana 66-53 in the Elite Eight and advance to their first-ever Final Four on Monday.
McDonald is now averaging 25 points per game in the NCAA Tournament, and just posted consecutive 30-point games for the first time in two years.
“We just beat a great team,” she said after cutting down the nets. “I mean, man, I’m proud of my team so much.