UArizona women’s NCAA Tournament run defies odds, builds for future
They were a No. 3 seed. They have one of the lowest budgets of NCAA Sweet 16 teams. Little was expected of them. And yet the Arizona Wildcats played in the NCAA Women's Tournament national championship game.
Scottsdale’s Carlee Turner, Boston Pride overcome adversity to win National Women’s Hockey League title
PHOENIX – Despite thoughts of retirement amid a COVID-19 outbreak, Carlee Turner and her Boston Pride teammates overcame adversity to win the NWHL’s Isobel Cup.
‘Sorry, buddy’: Athletes saying ‘no’ to autograph seekers symbolic of COVID-19 era
PHOENIX – People with time during a pandemic are revisiting their sports memorabilia collections and that business is booming. Getting those collectibles autographed is another story, though.
ASU women’s basketball struggled in postseason but believes experience will pay off
TEMPE — In four games of postseason play, the ASU women’s basketball team had their weaknesses exposed. However, the postseason experience was necessary for the development of Charli Turner Thorne’s young Sun Devils.
In the NCAA Women’s Tournament, those who spend big win big (only Arizona defies odds)
PHOENIX — Data collected from the U.S. Department of Education reveals a correlation between the spending habits of a Sweet 16 team and how far it advances in the NCAA Women’s Tournament.
Underdogs? Disrespected? Despite obstacles, UArizona women find themselves in Final Four
TUCSON — Coach Adia Barnes’ long road has led her to the Final Four, where her team is the lowest seed still remaining in the NCAA Tournament and hopes to continue to surprise the sports world.
Limited Cactus League attendance has ripple effect on local businesses
TEMPE – For plenty of Arizona businesses, March is the busiest month of the year thanks to an influx of tourists for spring training. But in 2021, with the pandemic limiting Cactus League attendance, restaurants didn’t see the same sales spike they usually do.
Navigating college recruiting process proved challenging for sand volleyball standout during pandemic
PHOENIX – A lack of spots due to funding, limited campus tours, and being evaluated solely on film are just some of the obstacles that Arcadia High School senior Lauren Sayre encountered while deciding where she would play sand volleyball at the collegiate level.
Tuesday Morning Sun Devil: Lucas pushes teammates, tells them, ‘I came back here to be legendary’
TEMPE – ASU wrapped up its spring season Sunday at Sun Devil Stadium. Coaches and players are confident they have the leadership and talent to succeed in the fall.
Need rescue? Hikers lost or lacking supplies can find help from satellite communication device
PHOENIX – SPOT is a company that makes a tracking device hikers can use to call for help when in desolate areas. But the Coconino County Sheriff’s office says it has its positives and negatives.
‘We’ve peaked at the right time’: UArizona women roll to first Final Four in program history
The Arizona women’s basketball team advanced to the first Final Four in program history to face perennial power UConn in national semifinals.
