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Arizona women’s basketball pulls away late to defeat Chicago State
The University of Arizona women’s basketball team (8-2) defeated Chicago State University (1-10) 89-70 on Monday, Dec. 15 in McKale Center. This marks the Wildcats’ second consecutive victory after snapping a brief losing streak last week.
Graduate guard Mickayla Perdue delivered a remarkable performance for the Wildcats, scoring a career-high 34-points. Her shooting ability was on full display as she converted four 3-pointers from well beyond the arc. Perdue’s long-range accuracy not only increased Arizona’s scoring output but also created opportunities for aggressive drives to the basket. Her assertiveness resulted in frequent trips to the free throw line, where she shot 10-of-12 from the charity stripe.
Redshirt junior combo guard Tanyuel Welch complemented Perdue’s efforts with an efficient double-double. Welch contributed 18 points and recorded 10 rebounds, showcasing her versatility on both ends of the floor. She was highly effective, shooting 70% from the field, which played a key role in helping the Wildcats maintain momentum and dictate the pace of the game.
For the Cougars, sophomore guard Aiyanna Culver emerged as the offensive leader, finishing with a team-high 23 points. Culver demonstrated her shooting range by going 5- for-10 from 3-point territory, providing a consistent scoring threat and keeping Chicago State competitive throughout the contest.
The Wildcats entered the game aiming to control the tempo and establish dominance from the outset. They capitalized on Chicago State turnovers to build a quick 7-0 lead. However, Arizona struggled with ball control in the second quarter, committing several turnovers that allowed Chicago State to close the gap.
Later in the first half, graduate guard Noelani Cornfield made a significant impact with multiple key steals, finishing the game with five takeaways alongside frequent trips to the free throw line. Her efforts helped Arizona maintain momentum and secure a 45-33 lead heading into halftime.
Chicago State came out of halftime with a surge of energy, led by Culver’s three triples in the quarter. The Cougars had multiple offensive rebounds which led to extended possessions and second chance points which helped keep the lead within reach.
The Wildcats went through a scoring drought during the first three minutes of the fourth quarter, which allowed the Cougars to reduce the deficit to just 2-points, their shortest gap since the opening tip.
Arizona responded by ramping up the tempo and embarked on a decisive 26-9 scoring run, highlighted by 13 points from Perdue in the final period. During this stretch, Chicago State struggled taking care of the basketball, committing nine turnovers in the fourth quarter and totaling 30 for the game.
Despite making several mistakes throughout the game, the Wildcats demonstrated tremendous resilience. Each time adversity struck, Arizona responded with tenacious defense and huge scoring runs. These efforts were largely fueled by the leadership and experience of their veteran players, who set the tone for the team.
Looking ahead
Arizona head coach Becky Burke will look for her team to clean up the turnovers as Arizona prepares for its final non-conference matchup against Bellarmine University. The game is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 18 in McKale Center and will be streamed live on ESPN+.
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PAGE, ARIZ., – A suspect has been arrested after two people were found shot to death inside a home near the Arizona-Utah border.
What we know:
On July 5 at 11:30 p.m., the Page Police and Fire Communications Center responded to a report that two people had been shot near Elm and El Camino.
Once at the home, officers found a man and a woman with gunshot wounds. They were pronounced dead at the scene.
“The suspect was unknown and not on scene when officers arrived,” police said.
Dig deeper:
Police secured the home and obtained a search warrant. Investigators then began processing the crime scene.
“Evidence collected provided investigators with a person of interest who may have been present when the shootings occurred,” police said. “Investigators located the person of interest and interviewed him but did not initially charge him with any crimes related to the double homicide investigation.”
The next day, the person of interest was arrested and booked into jail. He’s accused of two counts of first-degree murder.
What we don’t know:
No identities were released. Police didn’t release any details on what led up to the shooting.
Local perspective:
Police “do not believe there is any remaining threat to the community, as the alleged suspect and the weapon allegedly used have been seized by law enforcement.”
What you can do:
If anyone has information related to the investigation, they advise contacting Detective Terry TerEick at ttereick@pageaz.gov.
Map of the cross streets where the shooting occurred:
The Source: Information for this article was gathered from the Page Police Department’s Facebook page.
Arizona Diamondbacks (45-45, second in the NL West) vs. San Diego Padres (44-46, third in the NL West)
San Diego; Tuesday, 9:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Zac Gallen (0-0); Padres: TBD
LINE: Padres -131, Diamondbacks +108; over/under is 8 1/2 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The San Diego Padres are looking to end their three-game home slide with a victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
San Diego has a 44-46 record overall and a 23-22 record at home. The Padres have a 26-13 record in games when they record at least eight hits.
Arizona is 45-45 overall and 18-25 on the road. The Diamondbacks have gone 16-4 in games when they hit two or more home runs.
The teams match up Tuesday for the fourth time this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Manny Machado has 16 doubles and 18 home runs for the Padres. Fernando Tatis Jr. is 11 for 43 with three doubles, two home runs and five RBIs over the last 10 games.
Ketel Marte has 18 doubles, three triples and 17 home runs for the Diamondbacks. Geraldo Perdomo is 13 for 39 with three doubles and two home runs over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Padres: 1-9, .255 batting average, 8.02 ERA, outscored by 51 runs
Diamondbacks: 4-6, .222 batting average, 3.84 ERA, outscored by one run
INJURIES: Padres: Jason Adam: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Randy Vasquez: 15-Day IL (ankle), Freddy Fermin: 10-Day IL (head), Matt Waldron: 15-Day IL (arm), David Morgan: 15-Day IL (knee), Jeremiah Estrada: 15-Day IL (knee), Lucas Giolito: 15-Day IL (elbow), Nick Pivetta: 60-Day IL (elbow), Joe Musgrove: 60-Day IL (elbow), Ramon Laureano: 60-Day IL (hip), Bryan Hoeing: 60-Day IL (elbow)
Diamondbacks: James McCann: 10-Day IL (quadricep), Blake Walston: 60-Day IL (elbow), Jordan Lawlar: 10-Day IL (hamstring), A.J. Puk: 60-Day IL (elbow), Ryne Nelson: 60-Day IL (elbow), Mike Soroka: 15-Day IL (lower body), Corbin Burnes: 60-Day IL (elbow), Cristian Mena: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Andrew Saalfrank: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Justin Martinez: 60-Day IL (elbow)
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
MESA, AZ — For many seniors, scam texts and phone calls can be confusing, intimidating, and costly.
One Mesa teenager believes getting help shouldn’t be.
BASIS Mesa student Shilo Karakkattu created ScamSafe after watching older family members struggle to sort through suspicious messages.
The goal is straightforward: help people avoid becoming the next victim of fraud.
For many seniors, scam texts and phone calls can be confusing, intimidating, and costly. Karakkattu saw that the problem was affecting people he loves and decided to create a solution.
Now, organizations that work with seniors are taking notice of his invention, which could soon help thousands of people across Arizona stay one step ahead of scammers.
Watch in the player above to see the remarkable student whose latest project is protecting some of Arizona’s most vulnerable residents.
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