Photos: ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats stay perfect with Hillenbrand Invitational win over Long Beach State
The ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats host Long Beach State in the opening of the Hillenbrand Invitational.
Hillenbrand Invitational: UA vs. Long Beach State
Alyssa Palomino-Cardoza, of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, slides safely into third base as Emily Salazar, of Long Beach State, loses control of the ball in the first inning during the Hillenbrand Invitational at Hillenbrand Stadium on February 14, 2020.
Hillenbrand Invitational: UA vs. Long Beach State
Mariah Lopez, pitcher, of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, throws the ball to first base to make the out against a player of Long Beach State in the first inning during the Hillenbrand Invitational at Hillenbrand Stadium on February 14, 2020.
Hillenbrand Invitational: UA vs. Long Beach State
Isabella Dayton, of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, makes the catch in the first inning during a game against Long Beach State in the Hillenbrand Invitational at Hillenbrand Stadium on February 14, 2020.
Hillenbrand Invitational: UA vs. Long Beach State
Jessie Harper, of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, slides safely back into second base as Naomi Hernandez, of Long Beach State, misses the ball in the first inning during the Hillenbrand Invitational at Hillenbrand Stadium on February 14, 2020.
Hillenbrand Invitational: UA vs. Long Beach State
Isabella Dayton, of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, jumps for joy as the umpire calls her safe after beating the throw to first base during a game against Long Beach State in the fourth in the Hillenbrand Invitational at Hillenbrand Stadium on February 14, 2020.
Hillenbrand Invitational: UA vs. Long Beach State
Reyna Carranco, of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, eyes first base to make the double play as Emily Salazar, of Long Beach State, slides into second base in the fifth inning during the Hillenbrand Invitational at Hillenbrand Stadium on February 14, 2020.
Hillenbrand Invitational: UA vs. Long Beach State
Mariah Lopez, pitcher, of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, pitches in the third inning during a game against Long Beach State in the Hillenbrand Invitational at Hillenbrand Stadium on February 14, 2020.
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