TUCSON, Ariz. (Interstat) — The Arizona women’s basketball team used a dominant first quarter to build a lead and held off a late challenge to defeat Kansas State 72-62 on Wednesday night at McKale Center.

Arizona opened with a 27-point first quarter, but Kansas State responded with an 18-6 second-quarter edge to close within four points at halftime. The home team rebuilt its advantage in the third and secured the win at the free-throw line late. Arizona’s Blessing Adebanjo scored 17 points and blocked six shots, while Lani Cornfield led all scorers with 21 points. Tess Heal paced Kansas State with 18 points. Both teams are now 12-12 overall. Attendance was 5,646.