For the first time in program history, Northern Arizona women’s basketball won the first round of the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament, 71-69, against in-state opponent Arizona on Thursday in Tucson.Â
This was only the second time in program history that the Lumberjacks have defeated the Wildcats on the road.
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