Matadors send 24 athletes to next level
It was a day of celebration at Arizona Western College, as the Matadors honored their sophomore soccer players with a sendoff marking the next step in their academic and athletic careers.
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Brawley celebrates three college commitments
It was a special morning at Brawley Union High School, as three student-athletes officially signed their letters of intent to continue their athletic careers at the next level.
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Late rally dooms Matadors softball in second game of double-header
Despite the strong start, the Matadors’ offense stalled late in the game. Southern Nevada rallied in the final inning, scoring three runs to secure a 4-2 victory. The Matadors move to 28-17 overall and an even 12-12 in the conference at the day’s conclusion.
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Matadors baseball completes sweep of Yavapai
#19 Arizona Western had a sweep of the Yavapai Roughriders on the horizon Saturday, securing an 8-7 victory. The win pushes them to 36-9 overall and 16-8 in conference play.
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Gila Ridge’s Duke finding her stride and her home in first season at Arizona
From Gila Ridge High School to a standout season at Arizona, Addison Duke is proving exactly that finding her place, embracing the moment, and making the most of a fresh start.
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Moreno earns ASU wrestling sophomore of the year
In college wrestling, former Kofa High School standout Damian Moreno is being recognized for his success at Arizona State University.
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Doumbia, Mason earn NJCAA All-American honors at Arizona Western
It’s been a historic year for Arizona Western basketball, with both the men’s and women’s programs producing NJCAA Division I Second Team All-Americans.
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Yaxel Lendeborg and the Wolverines returned to Ann Arbor with the NCAA Championship trophy
Michigan returned home as national champions, and Yaxel Lendeborg made sure to share the moment with the fans who helped fuel the run.
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Bruins win first Women’s NCAA Championship in program history backed by Jacquez’s 21-point double-double
UCLA delivered a performance for the ages Monday night, overwhelming South Carolina 79-51 to secure the first NCAA women’s basketball national championship in program history.
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Former AWC Star Yaxel Lendeborg leads Michigan to NCAA Title
The former AWC standout played a key role as Michigan Wolverines men’s basketball took down the UConn Huskies men’s basketball 69-63 to win the 2026 NCAA National Championship, the program’s first title since 1989.
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UCLA women’s basketball returns home following championship win
UCLA Bruins women’s basketball secured the championship with a dominant 79-to-51 victory over the South Carolina Gamecocks women’s basketball in Phoenix.
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Yaxel Lendeborg’s journey from Arizona Western to the National Championship
Long before he became a centerpiece for Michigan Wolverines men’s basketball on college basketball’s biggest stage, Yaxel Lendeborg was grinding inside a modest gym at Arizona Western College in Yuma, Arizona.
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Arizona Wildcats fall in Final Four in first trip since 2001
The Wildcats were back drove into the Final Four with high hopes and came to a crashing halt. The Michigan Wolverines were in control for the full 40 minutes and crossed the finish line with a 91-73 victory.
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Matadors split double-header in battle of top-25 teams
#15 Arizona Western had arguably their biggest test to date with a double-header against the #14 Cochise College Apaches. After suffering a 4-3 loss Friday night, the teams split Saturday’s double-header.
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South Carolina stuns undefeated UConn, UCLA punches ticket to first NCAA Championship
With the wins, South Carolina and UCLA advance to the national championship game, setting up a showdown between two of the tournament’s top teams after a full day of high-level basketball in Phoenix.
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Matadors split rivalry doubleheader with Eastern Arizona
The Arizona Western College softball team walked away with a split in a pivotal ACCAC matchup Thursday, using a strong offensive surge in Game 1 before coming up just short in a tightly contested Game 2 against Eastern Arizona at Charlie Dine Softball Field.
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AWC prepares for rematch at home against Cochise
The No. 15 ranked Arizona Western Matadors will face one of its toughest conference tests of the season this weekend when it hosts the No. 14 ranked Cochise College Apaches in a key Arizona Community College Athletic Conference series.
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Matadors climb into top 15 of NJCAA rankings
Arizona Western baseball is gaining momentum at a key point in the season and is once again climbing the national rankings.
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Arizona and Purdue set to face-off for Final Four bid
The Arizona Wildcats are back in the Elite Eight for the first time in more than a decade after a dominant run through the NCAA Tournament.
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Arizona dominates Arkansas to reach Elite Eight for first time since 2015
The Arizona Wildcats are heading to the Elite Eight for the first time since 2015 after a commanding 109-88 win over the Arkansas Razorbacks in the Sweet 16.
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