USD Women Lose Nonconference Game to Arizona

Arizona dominated the boards at both ends Thursday night to beat the University of San Diego, 81-68, in a nonconference women’s basketball game in Tucson.

The Wildcats (10-2) led, 39-29, at halftime and extended their lead to 17 points early in the second half. The Toreros (5-7) rallied, but could not come closer than nine points.

Arizona’s Lava Acosta led all scorers with 22 points. Teammate Yolanda Turner added 19, mostly on inside shots. Kelly Behrens led USD with 16 points.