Arizona
Arizona women’s basketball hosts Northern Colorado
The University of Arizona women’s basketball team (4-0) prepares for their matchup against the University of Northern Colorado (5-1) on Tuesday, Nov. 25, at 6 p.m. in McKale Center in a nonconference matchup. The Wildcats look to continue their streak to 6-0.
Northern Colorado players to watch
The Bears are a highly efficient team, converting 44.2% of their 2-point shots and pairing this offensive prowess with a strong defensive effort. They consistently hold opponents to under 55 points per game, making them a formidable opponent in any matchup.
Leading the way is sophomore guard Neenah George, who averages 12.8 points per game and serves as the team’s primary ball handler and perimeter threat. George is particularly adept in late-game situations, using her quick first step to get by defenders and excelling both as a creator and catch-and-shoot player.
Anchoring the frontcourt is Tatum West, a reliable option who averages 11.5 points and 8.3 rebounds per game while shooting an impressive 63.4% from the field. West’s skill set complements George’s, as they often pair well in ball-screen actions, with West taking advantage of opportunities to roll to the rim, secure rebounds and score second-chance points. Standing at 6-foot-2, West is at her best when she gets touches with her back to the basket, where she can utilize her drop-step or hook shot and consistently draw fouls to get to the free throw line.
Wildcats to watch
The Arizona Wildcats’ offensive strategy is centered around Mickayla Purdue, a senior guard who transferred from Cleveland State University. Purdue has made an immediate impact, ranking 13th nationally by averaging 22.5 points per game. Her scoring versatility was on full display with a remarkable 31-point outing against University of California, Irvine. Whether in isolation, coming off of screens or finishing easy layups in transition, Purdue consistently finds ways to put points on the board and remains the focal point of the Wildcats’ attack.
Supporting Purdue is Noelani Cornfield, a transfer guard from the University of Buffalo, who serves as the team’s primary facilitator. Cornfield leads the Wildcats with an average of 8.5 assists per game, orchestrating the offense and ensuring her teammates are involved. While she may not be a high-volume scorer, Cornfield contributes significantly in clutch situations, ranking in the top 10 nationally with a free throw percentage of 91.7%. Her steady hand is also felt on defense, where she averages two steals per game, providing leadership and versatility on both ends of the floor.
Head coach Becky Burke has emphasized the need for defensive improvement following a recent game in which the Wildcats allowed 76 points to NAU, a team she expected to hold below 60. Burke underscored the importance of playing with pride and intensity on defense.
“You can be dynamic on offense and also be dynamic on defense,” Burke said. “You got to have pride on that end of the floor. It’s got to matter to you just as much when nobody’s necessarily cheering for what you’re doing on the defensive end.”
With this mindset, the Wildcats aim to set the tone early against Northern Colorado by
forcing turnovers and capitalizing on their opponent’s vulnerability to giveaways. Generating turnovers will allow Arizona to push the pace, get out in transition and play their preferred fast-paced style of basketball.
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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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