Arizona women's basketball falls 68-61 at ASU, ending 7-game win streak in series

The Wildcats lost their fifth in a row and are winless (0-5) on the road this season.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 11:15pm

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The Arizona women's basketball team surged ahead of ASU in the third quarter, but the Sun Devils responded and pulled away for a 68-61 victory in Tempe. ASU (18-4, 5-4 Big 12) ended a seven-game losing streak in the series, notching its first win vs. Arizona (10-10, 1-8) since February 2022.

Why it matters

This loss marks the fifth straight defeat for the Wildcats, who are still searching for their first road win of the season. The rivalry between Arizona and Arizona State is an intense one, and this result shifts the balance of power in the series.

The details

Down 33-26 at halftime, Arizona opened the third quarter with a 13-0 run to take a 43-35 lead. However, the Sun Devils responded with a 10-2 run to retake the lead 50-49 heading into the fourth quarter. ASU then pulled away in the final minutes, scoring the last six points while holding Arizona scoreless over the final 2:13 to secure the victory.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, January 29, 2026.
  • Arizona's last win against ASU was on February 11, 2022, ending a 7-game losing streak in the series for the Wildcats.

The players

Noelani Cornfield

Arizona guard who had a team-high 19 points on 7-of-9 shooting with 6 assists.

Kamryn Kitchen

Arizona freshman guard who made her first career start and had 14 points and 4 rebounds.

Sumayah Sugapong

Arizona guard who had 10 points and 4 rebounds.

Gabby Elliott

ASU player who had a game-high 22 points, including a pair of free throws in the final minute to seal the win.

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What’s next

The two teams will meet again on February 14 at McKale Center. Arizona begins the second half of Big 12 play on Sunday at home against Oklahoma State.

The takeaway

Arizona's struggles on the road continue, as they have now lost five straight games and are winless away from home this season. The rivalry between the Wildcats and Sun Devils remains intense, with ASU snapping a 7-game losing streak against their in-state rival. Arizona will look to rebound at home in their next matchup against Oklahoma State.