TUCSON, Ariz. – Cate Reese scored a career-high 22 points on her birthday to lead Arizona (1-0) to a season-opening win over North Dakota (0-1) by a score of 74-42 on Tuesday night in McKale Center. The Wildcats were a force defensively, forcing 27 turnovers while outscoring the Fighting Hawks 44-16 in the paint.
 
Player of the Game
Cate Reese – The sophomore scored a career-high 22 points to go along with six rebounds and five steals on the night. She shot 10-20 from the field and played 28 minutes. Reese now has six 20-point games in her short career.
 
By the Numbers
3,540 – Arizona broke their school record for attendance in a season-opener as 3,540 fans flocked to McKale Center on Tuesday night to watch the Cats take down North Dakota.
 
27 – Arizona turned North Dakota over 27 times on Tuesday. Last season, Arizona's season-high in turnovers forced was 25.
 
22 – Cate Reese's 22 points was a career-high for the sophomore. Last year, she scored 21 points three times, including in the season opener.
 
Play of the Match

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"It feels good to win and it feels good to know that we had the best attendance for a season opener," said head coach Adia Barnes. "It tells us that we're moving in the right direction, and for me, the most fun is the climb. It's a fun challenge."

Arizona will be back in action on Friday night vs. Santa Clara in McKale Center for a 6:30 p.m. MST tip.
 
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