Tag: Arizona

  • Arizona Stuns TCU 29-28 With a Late Field Goal

    Arizona Stuns TCU 29-28 With a Late Field Goal

    Introduction

    No. 22 Arizona beat TCU 29-28 on Friday night. The game was played at home in Tucson, Arizona. It was a Big 12 game, and it came down to the last minute. Arizona was behind by two points with less than two minutes to play. Then the Wildcats scored twice to win the game.

    What Happened

    Arizona started fast. Noah Fifita threw a 20-yard touchdown pass to Isaiah Mizell in the first quarter. Michael Salgado-Medina kicked a 43-yard field goal. Arizona led 10-0.

    TCU fought back in the second quarter. Jaden Craig ran 7 yards for a touchdown. Then Hudson Hooper ran back an interception 93 yards for a touchdown. TCU led 14-10 at half time.

    The teams traded scores in the third quarter. Fifita ran 9 yards for a touchdown, and Arizona led 17-14. Craig threw a 6-yard touchdown pass to Jordan Dwyer, and TCU led 21-17.

    TCU went up 28-20 in the fourth quarter. Craig ran 2 yards for a touchdown with about six and a half minutes left. Arizona answered fast. Fifita threw a 15-yard touchdown pass to Quincy Craig with 1:45 left. The two-point try failed, so Arizona trailed 28-26.

    Then came the big play. Arizona recovered an onside kick. An onside kick is a short kick that the kicking team tries to get back. The Wildcats got the ball back with good field position. Salgado-Medina kicked a 37-yard field goal with 38 seconds left. That made the final score 29-28.

    Fifita threw for 313 yards and two touchdowns. Giovanni Richardson caught 11 passes for 171 yards. Craig threw for 232 yards and one touchdown for TCU. Kari Ashley caught 14 passes for 95 yards.

    Why People Are Talking About It

    Arizona is now 7-2 for the season. The team is 4-2 in Big 12 games. TCU is 4-5 for the season and 2-4 in the Big 12. TCU was less than two minutes from a big upset win on the road. But Arizona’s late comeback saved the day. The onside kick recovery was the key play of the game. Arizona won in front of 40,501 fans at home.

    What Happens Next

    Arizona will try to keep winning. The Wildcats are in the race for the Big 12 title. TCU will try to bounce back in its next game. Both teams still have more games to play this season.

    Final Thoughts

    It was a wild finish in Tucson. Arizona never gave up, even when it was down late. The onside kick and the last field goal made it a game to remember. Arizona fans will talk about this win for a long time.

    Sources: ESPN box score: Arizona 29-28 TCU (Nov. 6, 2026)

  • Arizona Beats Cal Poly 104-84 as Motiejus Krivas Scores 30

    Arizona Beats Cal Poly 104-84 as Motiejus Krivas Scores 30

    Introduction

    No. 5 Arizona is back on track. The Wildcats beat Cal Poly 104-84 on November 5. Motiejus Krivas led the way with 30 points. It was his best game yet in college. Fans in Tucson had a fun night.

    What Happened

    Arizona played its home opener in Tucson. The Wildcats beat Cal Poly 104-84 on Thursday night. Arizona scored 59 points by halftime. The team made 55 in 100 shots from the floor. It was a strong night on offense.

    Motiejus Krivas scored a career high of 30 points. He made 10 of his 13 shots. He also grabbed 8 rebounds. Freshman Caleb Holt added 21 points. Ivan Kharchenkov had 16 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists.

    Arizona won the paint by a lot. The Wildcats scored 56 points close to the basket. Cal Poly scored only 26 points there. The win made Arizona 1-1 this season.

    Arizona lost its first game to UCLA. The score was 84-75 in Las Vegas. Krivas scored only 8 points in that game.

    Why People Are Talking About It

    Arizona had a hard night against UCLA on Monday. The team made only 7 of 30 three-point shots. The Bruins crowded around Krivas. On Thursday, the team looked new. Krivas was back to his best.

    College basketball had more big wins on the same night. Read our post on LSU beating Texas Southern 131-22 here: https://financewithrohan.com/2026/11/06/lsu-women-beat-texas-southern-131-22/ Both teams scored more than 100 points.

    What Happens Next

    Arizona will play Northern Arizona on Tuesday night. The game is at home in Tucson. Cal Poly will play at Grand Canyon on Wednesday night. Both teams will try to keep winning. Fans will watch Krivas closely.

    Bryce James also had a fun moment. He is the son of NBA star LeBron James. He scored his first college basket with a three-point shot.

    Final Thoughts

    This was a great night for Arizona. The team fixed its bad start fast. Krivas showed why he is a star. Fans will hope for more nights like this.

    Disclaimer: This article is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.

    Sources: Associated Press and CBS Sports.