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Arizona softball walks off No. 15 Arkansas, run-rules Omaha to remain unbeaten

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February 17, 2024

Arizona softball walks off No. 15 Arkansas, run-rules Omaha to remain unbeaten

Arizona softball didn’t run-rule an opponent for the first time this season, but instead got its first victory over a ranked team in walk-off fashion.

The Wildcats beat No. 15 Arkansas 3-2 on Friday afternoon and followed that up with a 13-2 win over Omaha in the Bear Down Fiesta to improve to 9-0.

“Our offense one through nine is just amazing,” first baseman Carlie Scupin said. “Top to bottom. We have speed, we have power, we have it all. So, our mentality this year has just been pass the bat. If you can’t do it, the next person can do it.”

Here’s what happened in Friday’s two games:

Game 1

In game one for Arizona, sophomore Aissa Silva got her second start of the season. She went 3.1 without allowing a run and giving up only one hit in her first stint of pitching in the game.

Miranda Stoddard took over in relief for Arizona in the top of the fourth after Silva gave up her first hit of the game and a right-handed batter came up to the plate.

At the start of the sixth inning, Lowe decided to bring back Silva in relief to try and close this game out. Silva on the day ended with the win (4-0) by pitching 5.1 innings, allowing two hits, two earned runs in 55 total pitches (28 strikes).

Arizona’s offense stayed hot in the first inning against No. 13 as Dakota Kennedy in the lead-off hit a double into left field. Then a hit-by-pitch and two walks loaded the bases and drove home the first run of the game, 1-0.

A couple batters later Kaiah Altmeyer drove in another run on a groundout to the shortstop, 2-0.

In the fourth inning and a base runner on second for Arkansas, Kennedy made a jumping catch at the wall which saved a run and kept the Razorbacks scoreless.

“Honestly, defensive, offensive, can’t say enough. She’s just out there and she’s hungry for the ball,” Caitlin Lowe said on Kennedy’s play. “Whether she’s got a bat in her hand or glove in her hand. And I will say those were really tough plays, some of the hardest plays as an outfielder.”

Arkansas had the seventh inning as its last chance for runs and delivered a two-run shot to right-center field, 2-2.

In the bottom of the seventh Regan Shockey made it to first on an infield single, beating out any chance to throw her out at first and a walk by Kennedy brought up Carlie Scupin with a chance to end it.

Scupin ended up striking out swinging but the ball went into the dirt so Arkansas had to make the play at first for the out. On the throw from catcher to first base Shockey ran home and an indecisive moment by Arkansas allowed Shockey to win it for Arizona, 3-2 to stay perfect.

“Scup (Scupin) did a good job of getting down the line creating havoc, and it’s just I need to score for my team and let’s get this win,” Regan Shockey said.

Game 2

Freshman Brooke Mannon started on the mound for Arizona in game two against Omaha. In the game Mannon pitched 2.0 innings, allowed two hits, one earned run and one strikeout in 27 total pitches (15 strikes).

At the start of the third inning, UA brought in Ali Blanchard for relief. She ended up with the win pitching 3.0 innings, giving up four hits, struck out three on 64 pitches (37 strikes).

Omaha struck first in the first inning when Allie Skaggs made a dive in the infield to try and end the top of the first but her throw was just too late to first and Omaha scored, 1-0.

Arizona didn’t take long to strike back, adding a four run first inning.

Kennedy stayed hot in lead-off and hit a single and following her Scupin drove a ball against the wall for a double and brought home Kennedy, 2-1.

Following Scupin in the order Olivia DiNardo added another two runs with a home run to left field, 3-1.

Two batters later Altmeyer reached first by beating out the throw and using her speed and then stole second the very next pitch setting up an RBI single for Emily Schepp, 4-1.

UA followed up its four-run first inning with a seven-run second inning.

After two hits by Arizona, DiNardo drove a single down the middle which brought in a run, 5-1. Right after DiNardo, Skaggs came up to bat and drove a three-run home run to right center, extending their lead to 8-1.

In the same inning after hits by Blaise Biringer and Altmeyer, Schepp hit a three-run homer to left center field, 11-1.

To start the top of the third inning with Blanchard in relief for Arizona, Omaha had two straight hits which allowed base runners on second and third. On the very next batter a wild pitch allowed a run to score, 11-2.

Shockey’s big night continued in the third inning after she reached first and stole second and power-hitter Scupin drove her home with a double to right center, 12-2.

With runners on the corners, Biringer drove a single to left center bringing home another insurance run for UA, 13-2.

UA ended this one early after the top of the fifth inning, 13-2.

Next up

Arizona again faces Arkansas at 2 p.m. MT Saturday, then wraps up the Bear Down Fiesta Sunday at 11:30 a.m. MT against Omaha.

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Arizona Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 results for March 3, 2026

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March 4, 2026

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Arizona Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 results for March 3, 2026

The Arizona Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.

Here’s a look at Tuesday, March 3, 2026 results for each game:

Winning Mega Millions numbers

07-21-53-54-62, Mega Ball: 16

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Winning Pick 3 numbers

2-0-8

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Winning Fantasy 5 numbers

02-05-18-27-41

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Winning Triple Twist numbers

11-14-17-19-23-24

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Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news and results

What time is the Powerball drawing?

Powerball drawings are at 7:59 p.m. Arizona time on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.

How much is a Powerball lottery ticket today?

In Arizona, Powerball tickets cost $2 per game, according to the Arizona Lottery.

How to play the Powerball

To play, select five numbers from 1 to 69 for the white balls, then select one number from 1 to 26 for the red Powerball.

You can choose your lucky numbers on a play slip or let the lottery terminal randomly pick your numbers.

To win, match one of the 9 Ways to Win:

5 white balls + 1 red Powerball = Grand prize.
5 white balls = $1 million.
4 white balls + 1 red Powerball = $50,000.
4 white balls = $100.
3 white balls + 1 red Powerball = $100.
3 white balls = $7.
2 white balls + 1 red Powerball = $7.
1 white ball + 1 red Powerball = $4.
1 red Powerball = $4.

There’s a chance to have your winnings increased two, three, four, five and 10 times through the Power Play for an additional $1 per play. Players can multiply non-jackpot wins up to 10 times when the jackpot is $150 million or less.

Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize

All Arizona Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $100 and may redeem winnings up to $599. For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at Arizona Lottery offices. By mail, send a winner claim form, winning lottery ticket and a copy of a government-issued ID to P.O. Box 2913, Phoenix, AZ 85062.

To submit in person, sign the back of your ticket, fill out a winner claim form and deliver the form, along with the ticket and government-issued ID to any of these locations:

Phoenix Arizona Lottery Office: 4740 E. University Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85034, 480-921-4400. Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, closed holidays. This office can cash prizes of any amount.

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Check previous winning numbers and payouts at https://www.arizonalottery.com/.

This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by an Arizona Republic editor. You can send feedback using this form.

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Autopsies show Arizona teens were both shot in the head while camping

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March 3, 2026

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Autopsies show Arizona teens were both shot in the head while camping

Two teenagers were fatally shot while camping northeast of Phoenix in May 2025.
Both Evan Clark, 17, and Pandora Kjolsrud, 18, were shot in the head, autopsy reports said.
A 31-year-old man was arrested and indicted on two counts of first-degree murder in connection with the deaths.

A 17-year-old boy who was fatally shot while camping with a female classmate northeast of Phoenix died from gunshot wounds to the head, according to the first page of his autopsy report.

Evan Clark, 17, and Pandora Kjolsrud, 18, were camping just off State Route 87 near Mount Ord when the two were shot and killed. Investigators discovered their bodies, which had been moved into nearby brush to conceal them, on May 26, 2025.

The first page of Clark’s autopsy report, which The Arizona Republic obtained March 3, found that his death was a homicide with multiple gunshot wounds to the head. The first page of Kjolsrud’s autopsy report also ruled her death a homicide with her cause of death being gunshot wounds to the head and upper body.

Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office detectives ultimately arrested Thomas Brown, 31, of Chandler on Oct. 2, 2025, in connection with their deaths. Brown was indicted on two counts of first-degree murder and remained in jail on a $2 million cash-only bond.

Detectives found Brown’s DNA on gloves inside Clark’s SUV that had Kjolsrud’s blood on them as well, the Sheriff’s Office said.

Partial autopsy reports made available following legal fight

While The Republic has obtained the first pages of both Clark’s and Kjolsrud’s autopsy reports, the remaining pages appeared to remain sealed as of March 3 since Simone Kjolsrud, Pandora’s mother, petitioned to have the autopsy reports sealed or redacted. Simone Kjolsrud argued that various details about her daughter and aspects of her personal life, potentially included in such documents, should remain private and outweigh the public’s right to know.

A Sept. 25, 2025, motion that sought to block the report’s release argued the report could contain information law enforcement hasn’t yet shared and could impair the ongoing criminal investigation.

“Simone Kjolsrud fears that, if released, her daughter’s Medical Examiner’s Report may end up on the internet or be broadcast on the news, which would undoubtedly cause additional trauma and even jeopardize her constitutional right to justice in this case,” the motion stated.

Kjolsrud asked that Clark’s autopsy be sealed as well, arguing that it would likely contain details similar to her daughter’s.

Matthew Kelley, an attorney representing The Republic and other Arizona media outlets, previously objected to the autopsies being sealed and asked that the temporary protective order be vacated.

“To be sure, these killings are particularly traumatic for a surviving family member,” Kelley wrote in his objection. “But the pain felt by a family member cannot override the public’s right to inspect public records reflecting the performance of law enforcement and other public agencies entrusted with investigating such crimes. A veil of secrecy only raises unnecessary speculation about such public performance.”

It was not immediately clear whether Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Geoffrey Fish, who initially ordered the autopsies remain sealed as he reviewed their contents, would unseal additional pages in their entirety or with redactions.

Reach the reporter Perry Vandell at perry.vandell@arizonarepublic.com or 602-444-2474. Follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter, @PerryVandell.

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No. 2 Arizona tops Iowa State to win outright Big 12 title

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March 3, 2026

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No. 2 Arizona tops Iowa State to win outright Big 12 title

TUCSON, Ariz. — Jaden Bradley scored 17 points, Motiejus Krivas had 13 and No. 2 Arizona clinched the outright Big 12 regular-season title with a 73-57 win over No. 6 Iowa State on Monday night.

The Wildcats (28-2, 15-2) secured at least a share of the conference crown by using big runs in each half to beat No. 14 Kansas 84-61 on Saturday.

Arizona earned it outright by smothering Iowa State defensively to give Tommy Lloyd his 140th victory, most in NCAA history in a coach’s first five seasons.

“The Big 12 is the best basketball conference in the country,” Lloyd said while addressing the home crowd after the game, “and to win it by a couple of games, it’s pretty impressive. So take your hats off to these guys right here.”

Coming off their first home loss of the season, the Cyclones (24-6, 11-6) labored against Arizona’s physical defense, shooting 29% from the field, including 7-of-30 from 3-point range.

During his postgame news conference, Lloyd called out the narrative surrounding his team when discussing the Wildcats’ toughness and physicality.

“I think the narrative that we were soft is lazy. I mean, look at our stats, look at our analytics — we’ve always been a great rebounding team, we’ve always pounded the paint,” Lloyd said. “If you want to just be lazy and not pay attention and say we’re soft because we’re on the West Coast, be lazy, and I’d love to play against you.”

Tamin Lipsey led Iowa State with 17 points, but leading scorer Milan Momcilovic was held to five points on 2-of-8 shooting. The nation’s best 3-point shooter at 51%, Momcilovic went 1-for-5 from beyond the arc.

Neither team could make much of anything, due to good defense and poor shooting.

Iowa State shot 9-of-33 from the field and 4-of-20 from 3 in the first half.

Arizona labored most of the half as the Cyclones focused on defending the paint before the Wildcats closed on a 15-3 run to lead 37-25 at halftime.

It only got worse for Iowa State to start the second half. The Cyclones missed their first eight shots as Arizona stretched the lead to 16.

Iowa State briefly found an offensive rhythm, using a 10-1 run to pull to within 44-37, but didn’t hit a field goal for more than five minutes as Arizona stretched the lead back to 15.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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