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Arizona softball sweeps Hillenbrand Invitational

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February 25, 2024

Arizona softball sweeps Hillenbrand Invitational

No. 22 Arizona softball team swept the Hillenbrand Invitational extending their record to 15-1 at Mike Candrea Field at Rita Hillenbrand Stadium between Feb. 22-25.

The Wildcats played six games against Drake University (6-3), University of Indiana (6-3) (10-9), Marshall University (12-4) (10-2) and Central Michigan University (5-4).

Along with the six games, Arizona also played one of its longest games in program history. It would come when facing Indiana for a second time when the game was sent to extra innings and would not be decided until the 14th inning.

Day 1: Thursday, Feb. 22

Game 1: Arizona vs. Drake at 6 p.m

In game one on Thursday, Feb. 22, the Wildcats took on Drake. Arizona sent Brook Mannon out as the starting pitcher. The game quickly became a pitching battle that lasted for five innings. In the bottom of the fifth however, the Wildcats would break the 0-0 stalemate putting 5 runs on the board after back-to-back home runs by Carlie Scupin and Olivia DiNardo. Mannon stayed out for the Wildcats till the seventh inning where she gave up two runs and was replaced by Aissa Silva who closed out the last inning.

Day 2: Friday, Feb. 23

Game 2: Arizona vs. Indiana at 4:50 p.m

Friday brought day two of the Hillenbrand Invitational and the Wildcats’ first double header of the tournament. The Wildcats took on Indiana first, sending out Miranda Stoddard as the starting pitcher. Indiana took the early lead in the top of the first inning but after another Scupin homer to centerfield, the ‘Cats got the lead back 2-1. After an Indiana 2-run homer in the top of the fourth inning, Stoddard would be replaced with Silva as pitcher. Arizona would answer again in the bottom of the inning scoring 3 runs of their own, reclaiming the lead. The Wildcats would score once more in the bottom of the sixth inning to help them win 6-3.

Game 3: Arizona vs. Marshall at 7:15 p.m

In its second game of the day and third game of the tournament, Arizona took on Marshall. The Wildcats sent Miranda Stoddard out as their starting pitcher. Marshall took the early lead, scoring a run in the top of the first inning, but Arizona’s Tayler Biehl answered with her first career home run to take the lead 2-1. After some back-and-forth scoring, the game would become tied 3-3, but in the bottom of the fifth inning, the Wildcats’ offense would put up 7 runs and in the bottom of the sixth inning, the Wildcats scored 2 more runs mercy ruling Marshall to win 12-4.

Day 3: Saturday, Feb. 24

On day three of the Hillenbrand Invitational, Arizona played the same two teams from the day before, Indiana and Marshall.

Game 4: Arizona vs. Indiana at 4:35 p.m

In game one of the day, Arizona faced Indiana again and sent out Silva as their starting pitcher. Indiana would take the early lead in the top of the second inning but the Wildcats answered in the bottom of the inning, tying the game at 1-1. Arizona would take its first lead of the day in the bottom of the third, scoring 2 runs. Indiana soon tied the game at 3-3 following a solo home run in the fifth inning. Arizona and Indiana would both score in the seventh inning, keeping the game tied and sending the Wildcats to their first extra innings battle of the season.

In extra innings, teams start with a player on second base and in this game, it was all about advancing the runner. Both teams scored runs in the eighth, tenth, eleventh and fourteenth innings. In the top of the 14 inning, the Wildcats gave up 2 runs to Indiana after a line drive hit made it back to the center field wall. The Wildcats, having played basically two games, entered the bottom of the 14th inning down 2 runs their largest deficit of the day.

After Mannon was hit by a pitch and Blaise Biringer was intentionally walked, Emily Schepp singled, advancing all the runners and scoring one for the Wildcats. Taylor Beihl then hit a sac-fly, scoring Mannon, who tagged and took off for home, scoring the second run to tie the game at 9-9. With runners on second and third, Jasmine Perezchica hit a ground ball to third base, beating the throw and allowing the winning run to cross the plate. Arizona ended the game on top 10-9 over Indiana. Silva was taken out of the game in the fourth inning but put back in in the seventh she finished the game for the Wildcats, pitching 10.1 innings and getting her seventh win of the season.

Head coach Caitlin Lowe said she was so proud of the team and happy to see them stay in the game all the way through. “It took guts […] I was so proud of the team and [Aissa], especially for each inning being like, ‘yep, I got this,’” said Lowe.

Game 5: Arizona vs. Marshall at 8:40 p.m

The second game on Saturday, was decided in five innings, with the Wildcats mercy ruling Marshall again. Arizona sent Stoddard out for the start. She was relieved in the third inning by Ali Blanchard, who closed out the game for the Wildcats. After a slow start for the ‘Cats, giving up 2 runs in the top of the first, the Wildcats got on the board with 2 runs in the bottom of the second inning. It would be the bottom of the fifth inning where Arizona put Marshall away, scoring 6 runs, including back-to-back home runs again by Scupin and DiNardo. Arizona claimed their late-night victory 10-2 over Marshall.

Day 4: Sunday, Feb. 25

Game 6: Arizona vs. Central Michigan at 11:30 p.m

On the last day of the Hillenbrand Invitational, the Wildcats took on Central Michigan. Arizona sent out Brook Mannon for the start. However, she was replaced by Blanchard in the third, who also would be replaced by Stoddard in the third inning. Central Michigan got out to the early lead, scoring 1 run in the first inning and another 2 runs in the third. Arizona battled back, scoring a run in the bottom of the third, fifth and sixth innings. With no one scoring in the seventh, the Wildcats went to extra innings for the second time this weekend. Silva was brought in to pitch again, only giving up 1 run in the top of the eighth. Arizona would respond and get the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning, winning 5-4.

Looking ahead:

Arizona now goes on the road to the Crimson Classic in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Games to watch next week in the Crimson Classic are both matchups against No. 10 ranked Alabama on Friday at 5:30 and Saturday at 2:30.

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Here’s how to give public comment on future Colorado River plans

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March 1, 2026

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Here’s how to give public comment on future Colorado River plans

PHOENIX — After years of negotiations, Arizona still doesn’t know what its long-term water future will look like, and now the federal government is preparing to step in.

States across the Colorado River Basin have failed to reach a deal on how to share the shrinking river after current operating rules expire in 2026. With no state-led agreement in place, federal officials are moving forward with their own plan, one that could bring steep cuts to Arizona’s water supply.

And for Arizonans, the clock is ticking to weigh in. Public comment remains open until March 2. To submit your comment on what the government should do, send your comments in email to crbpost2026@usbr.gov.

Additional information is available online. The project website can be accessed here, along with links to YouTube videos published by the government, recorded in January and February which walk through of the options available.

Many Arizona leaders have already offered their public comments, which are overwhelmingly negative.

“We were very disappointed with that document,” said Brenda Burman, the Central Arizona Project General Manager “If any of those alternatives were implemented, it would be very difficult, and perhaps devastating for Arizona.”

Arizona’s top Colorado River negotiator, Tom Buschatzke, echoed those concerns.

“None of those alternatives are very good for the state of Arizona,” Buschatzke said. “I’m not seeing how we’re going to break that stalemate.”

Congressman Juan Ciscomani also criticized the proposals, saying the impacts of Colorado River cuts extends into Pinal, and Pima counties.

“That’s not an acceptable solution for us,” Ciscomani said. “We want to play ball, but we want to make sure everyone across the board uses less and becomes more efficient.”

Some of the federal alternatives would reduce Arizona’s Colorado River supply by 40%, 50%, or in the most extreme case up to 70%.

Experts at ASU Kyl Center for Water Policy say part of the problem lies upstream.

“The reason for this current impasse is because the upper basin states have refused to take cuts in their Colorado River use,” said Sarah Porter, the center’s director.

Upper Basin states like Colorado and Utah rely on different water rules than Arizona and other Lower Basin states, complicating negotiations that have dragged on for years.

Arizona has already been living with cuts for several years. Since 2021, the state has faced an 18% reduction in Colorado River water deliveries due to a Tier 1 shortage declaration. Most of those cuts have fallen on Central Arizona Project users, including agriculture and some tribal communities.

Buschatzke argues that pushing Arizona into deeper reductions would violate long-standing Western water law.

“We will be protecting the state of Arizona,” he said. “And if that has to be litigation, it will be litigation.”

That means a lawsuit against the federal government, or upper basin states is now a real possibility if the final plan moves forward unchanged. The state legislature has put $3 million in a state fund for potential litigation on the Colorado River.

After the comment period closes, the federal government is required to review public feedback and issue a formal ‘Record of Decision’, likely sometime this summer. Advocacy groups say public feedback matters.

“I just encourage Arizonans to look at this document, understand what that means for your family, your businesses, and what it means for the future,” said Kyle Roerink of the Great Basin Water Network. “Then figure out if you want to advocate for one scenario over another.”

A new operating plan must be in place by October 1, setting the rules for how the Colorado River will be managed for years to come, and shaping Arizona’s water future in the process.

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Arizona Lottery Powerball, The Pick results for Feb. 28, 2026

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20 hours ago

March 1, 2026

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Arizona Lottery Powerball, The Pick results for Feb. 28, 2026

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

Here’s a look at Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026 results for each game:

Winning Powerball numbers

06-20-35-54-65, Powerball: 10, Power Play: 4

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Winning The Pick numbers

09-12-15-25-31-35

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Winning Pick 3 numbers

6-1-8

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Winning Fantasy 5 numbers

07-10-22-30-36

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Winning Triple Twist numbers

08-09-14-17-30-41

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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.

Tucson Arizona Lottery Office: 2955 E. Grant Road, Tucson, AZ 85716, 520-628-5107. Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, closed holidays. This office can cash prizes of any amount.

Phoenix Sky Harbor Lottery Office: Terminal 4 Baggage Claim, 3400 E. Sky Harbor Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85034, 480-921-4424. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Sunday, closed holidays. This office can cash prizes up to $49,999.

Kingman Arizona Lottery Office: Inside Walmart, 3396 Stockton Hill Road, Kingman, AZ 86409, 928-753-8808. Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, closed holidays. This office can cash prizes up to $49,999.

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

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Kansas Jayhawks at Arizona Wildcats odds, picks and predictions

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February 28, 2026

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Kansas Jayhawks at Arizona Wildcats odds, picks and predictions

The No. 14 Kansas Jayhawks (21-7, 11-4 Big 12) visit the No. 2 Arizona Wildcats (26-2, 13-2) Saturday afternoon for a 4 p.m. ET (ESPN) tip from McKale Memorial Center in Tucson, Arizona. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NCAA basketball odds around the Kansas vs. Arizona odds and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions for the best bets.

Kansas got back in the win column on Monday with a 69-56 victory over Houston, covering as a 2.5-point home underdog with the Under (137.5) hitting. G Tre White led all scorers with 23 points while F Bryson Tiller (11 points, 10 rebounds) added a double-double in the much-needed victory after the Jayhawks had dropped 2 of their previous 3.

Arizona has won 3 in a row after taking down Baylor 87-80 on Tuesday, narrowly failing to cover as a 7.5-point road favorite with the Over (154.5) hitting. G Jaden Bradley scored a team-high 25 points, G Brayden Burries added 24, and F Tobe Awaka (10 points, 13 rebounds) added a double-double.

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Kansas at Arizona odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated 9:40 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Kansas +400 (bet $100 to win $500) | Arizona -550 (bet $550 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Kansas +9.5 (-110) | Arizona -9.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 149.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Kansas at Arizona picks and predictions

Prediction

Arizona 76, Kansas 69

PASS.

There is minimal value on the Wildcats (-550) to win at home on Saturday against a Jayhawks team that is 5-4 on the road this season.

BET KANSAS +9.5 (-110).

The Jayhawks are 18-10 ATS this season, including 9-3 ATS over their last 12. They are 3-1 ATS over their last 4 on the road, as well, and are coming off a massive win over No. 5 Houston to build momentum heading into another tough contest.

The Wildcats have failed to cover in 4 of their last 5 games, including each of their last 4 as favorites and back-to-back games at home.

With a near double-digit spread, the advantage belongs to the road squad.

BET UNDER 149.5 (-105).

The Wildcats have hit the Under in 7 of their last 10 games, including 3 of their last 4. They have scored 78 or fewer points in 4 of their last 5 games while allowing 68 or fewer in 5 of their last 10, including 2 of their last 3.

The Jayhawks have hit a 19-9 Under record this season and have also hit the Under in 7 of their last 10. They have scored 69 or fewer points in 3 of their last 4 while allowing 75 or fewer in 7 of their last 10.

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