Arizona
Utah runs away from Arizona State in second half for 99-73 win
The Utah Runnin’ Utes secured a decisive 99-73 victory over Arizona State on Saturday night at the Huntsman Center, marking interim head coach Josh Eilert’s first win at the helm.
This victory snapped a two-game losing streak for Utah, capping off an emotional week following the firing of head coach Craig Smith on Monday. Eilert, who previously served as interim coach at West Virginia last season, stepped in for the final three games of Utah’s regular season.
The game showcased a strong second-half performance by Utah, scoring 58 points to pull away from the Sun Devils. Freshman Ezra Ausar led the charge with 25 points, contributing significantly to the Utes’ offensive surge.
Utah’s dominance in the paint was evident, particularly with Arizona State struggling due to injuries, including the absence of freshman forward Jayden Quaintance. The Utes capitalized on this, outscoring the Sun Devils and shooting an impressive 56.5% from the field, including 10 of 25 from three-point range.
Keanu Dawes and Mason Madsen led a strong bench performance. Dawes recorded a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds, while Madsen added 13 points, knocking down two critical three-pointers. Mike Sharavjamts also contributed 14 points, hitting 3 of 6 from beyond the arc.
Utah men’s basketball interim coach Josh Eilert going out strong in final games
Arizona State started strong, holding a 43-41 halftime lead behind Joson Sanon’s hot shooting. Sanon finished with a career-high 28 points, but the Sun Devils faltered in the second half, shooting just 29% from the field. Utah used a decisive 16-2 run to take control of the game, and Arizona State could not recover.
The Utes (16-13, 8-10 Big 12) will look to build on this momentum as they close out the regular season against West Virginia on Tuesday, aiming to strengthen their position ahead of the postseason.
Arizona
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Arizona
Arizona man accused of kidnapping, sexual assault in case involving Utah teen
Armando Sanchez-Lopez (Courtesy: Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office)
PHOENIX – Sheriff’s officials in Maricopa County say a man has been arrested in connection with a case involving a Utah teen who was reported missing in late April.
What we know:
According to a May 5 statement from MCSO, 30-year-old Armando Sanchez-Lopez was arrested on April 29, after he was seen with the missing teen.
Investigators said the teen left Lehi City, Utah on April 24 in an unknown vehicle.
“Information provided by a family acquaintance indicated the juvenile may have been in Arizona and possibly being held against her will,” read a portion of the statement.
Dig deeper:
MCSO said it was determined that on the night of April 24, the acquaintance had provided transportation for the juvenile to a home in the area of Dysart Road and Maryland Avenue in Litchfield Park.
“The juvenile requested to be dropped off a short distance away and proceeded on foot. When the acquaintance attempted to follow, an unidentified adult male confronted him and reportedly brandished a rifle, prompting the acquaintance to leave the area,” read a portion of MCSO’s statement. “In the days following, the acquaintance received messages from the juvenile indicating she was being held against her will and was in need of assistance.”
On April 29, investigators said they received “updated information that the juvenile had returned to a residence in the area and had subsequently left on foot with an adult male toward another nearby address.” They later contacted the teen and the man, who turned out to be Sanchez-Lopez.
What’s next:
Per MCSO, Sanchez-Lopez has “five prior sexual related accusations involving several victims.” He is accused of sexual assault, sexual conduct with a minor, kidnapping, aggravated assault, custodial interference, and failure to comply with a court order.
Officials say MCSO’s Special Victims detectives are still investigating the case.
The Source: Information for this article was gathered from a statement released by the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office.
Arizona
2 Arizona Cardinals losing presumed starting jobs to draft picks
With the Arizona Cardinals’ top two draft picks, two players likely losing their starting jobs.
The Arizona Cardinals added seven new draft picks last month. With these additions, some players already on the roster could have new roles.
Two players in particular, who were slated to be starters, now likely find themselves in a backup role.
RB Tyler Allgeier
Allgeier finds himself in a similar situation to when he was in Atlanta. He played second fiddle to Bijan Robinson, one of the best running backs in the NFL. He signed a two-year, $12.25 million deal to join the Cardinals, expecting to start or at least have a prominent role in the offense.
But the Cardinals selected Jeremiyah Love third overall, so Allgeier finds him behind a young, dynamic back again.
OL Isaiah Adams
Adams began last season and ended last season as the starting right guard. He was slated to be the starting right guard again, but the Cardinals used their second-round pick to select guard Chase Bisontis. With the addition of Isaac Seumalo in free agency, both guard spots seem set, sending Adams to the bench.
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