Guardians' Chase DeLauter hits 4th home run in 3rd career game, Guardians beat Mariners 6-5

SEATTLE (AP) — Rookie outfielder Chase DeLauter hit his fourth career home run to give Cleveland the lead for good in the 10th inning, and the Guardians beat the Seattle Mariners 6-5 on Friday night.

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DeLauter, who Thursday became the fifth player in the franchise's 126-year history tohit a home runin his first career regular-season at-bat, extended his arms on an elevated fastball from Mariners closer Andrés Muñoz (0-1) and deposited it beyond the left-field wall at T-Mobile Park for a two-run home run that made it 6-3.

DeLauter became the third player in major league history to hit a home run in each of his first three games, joining Seattle's Kyle Lewis (2019) and Colorado's Trevor Story (four straight in 2016).

Julio Rodríguez hit a two-out, two-strike RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning off Cade Smith (1-0) that made it 3-3.

Luke Raley homered for the third consecutive game, a two-run shot in the bottom of the 10th. Connor Brogdon, who came on to start the inning, struck out Leo Rivas and Cole Young to end it and earned his first save of the season.

Mariners starter Bryan Woo threw five scoreless innings before Cleveland pushed two runs across in the sixth, first on an RBI double by José Ramírez and then on an run-scoring single by Kyle Manzardo.

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Ramírez joined Tris Speaker (486) and Nap Lajoie (424) as the only players with 400 or more doubles in Cleveland's 126-year franchise history.

Woo pitched six innings and gave up two runs with nine strikeouts.

Seattle's Cal Raleigh got his first his first hit of the season with an RBI single in the first inning. The 2025 AL MVP runner-up, Raleigh struck out in each of his first eight at-bats to start the season.

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Dylan Strome scores in regulation and shootout as Capitals beat Golden Knights 5-4

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Dylan Strome scored once in regulation and the lone goal in the shootout as the Washington Capitals defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 5-4 on Saturday night.

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After squandering an early 3-0 lead, the Capitals erased a 4-3 deficit to force overtime and pull out the win.

Hendrix Lapierre, Justin Sourdif, Anthony Beauvillier and Strome scored for the Capitals, and Cole Hutson had his first career multi-point game. Former Golden Knight Logan Thompson stopped 25 shots.

Former Capital Nic Dowd, Rasmus Andersson, Jack Eichel and Mitch Marner scored for the Knights, and Adin Hill made 17 saves.

Washington seemingly had control of the game after opening a 3-0 lead by the midway point of the second period.

Lapierre gave Washington a 1-0 lead a little more than six minutes into the game, while Sourdig and Beauvillier scored inside the first seven minutes of the second period to make it 3-0.

But the Golden Knights answered with four unanswered goals and took a 4-3 lead just 31 seconds into the third period.

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After leaving the game late in the first period following a collision that left him bleeding from the head, Dowd got Vegas on the board with a short-handed goal. Andersson scored 25 seconds later for the team's fifth short-handed goal of the season.

Strome tied the gameon the power play at 8:54 of the third period off a feed from Hutson. The Capitals went 2-for-6 on the man advantage.

After losing their first six regular-season meetings in Vegas, the Capitals have now won their last two visits to T-Mobile Arena.

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Golden Knights: Host Vancouver on Monday.

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ALL NEW | 10/9c:Denise and Aaron Quinn Get the Last Word: A couple is attacked as they slept. They later team up with law enforcement and get their assailant to confess to more crimes. "48 Hours" correspondent Tracy Smith reports.

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ALL NEW | 10:00 PT:What the Neighbors Saw: Late at night a couple watches as a rolled-up carpet is carted out of a nearby home. Soon after they learn the combative neighbor who lived there is missing. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.

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ALL NEW | 10/9c:Sade Robinson and The Secret Beach: A teenage girl goes missing. Will evidence on a secluded beach reveal what happened? "48 Hours" correspondent Anne-Marie Green reports.

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ENCORE | 9/8c:Cati Blauvelt: Death of a Soldier's Wife: A soldier goes on the run after his wife is murdered. With him, his 17-year-old girlfriend. What does she know? "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.

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10/9c:The Rx Defense: A Texas teenager shoots two of his friends. He says a popular acne medication made him do it. "48 Hours" correspondent Tracy Smith reports.

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ALL NEW | 10/9c:The Sneak Attack on Katlyn Lyon: A mother goes viral on TikTok demanding justice for her murdered daughter. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.

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ENCORE | 9/8c:The Firefighter's Secret: A young woman is found dead in her burning home. She'd been involved with a firefighter - could he have set a fire to cover her murder? "48 Hours" contributor Nikki Battiste reports.

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SATURDAY, JAN. 24, 2026 | DOUBLE FEATURE

ALL NEW | 10/9c:The Mother I Wish I Knew: A daughter whose mother was murdered is convinced her father is innocent."48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales reports.

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ENCORE | 9/8c:The Ivy League Murder: A newly engaged Yale graduate student is gunned down by an unknown attacker after a fender bender. Was it extreme road rage or was he targeted? "48 Hours" correspondent Anne-Marie Green reports

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SATURDAY, JAN. 17, 2026 | DOUBLE FEATURE | 27-minute delay in the east and central time zones.

ALL NEW | 10/9c:Melissa Rocuba's Final Moments: A woman dies after an "accidental" shooting in her bedroom. Eight years later, surveillance video upends the case. "48 Hours" correspondent Anne-Marie Green reports.

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ENCORE | 9/c:The Blackout Murder of Livye Lewis:A woman is discovered shot dead in her car with a blood covered man alive on the ground. The man says he has no memory of how he got there. Investigators unravel the strange scene. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.

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ALL NEW | 10/9c:The Gaslighting of Hannah Pettey: When a young woman nearly dies from poisoning, investigators focus on the two people she trusted the most. "48 Hours" correspondent Anne-Marie Green reports.

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ENCORE | 9/8c:Tracking the Killer of Mary Catherine Edwards: A schoolteacher is murdered in her own home. Years later investigators discover she was a bridesmaid at the killer's wedding. "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales reports.

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ALL NEW:Coached to Kill: Did a high school softball coach recruit one of her former players to kill? "48 Hours" correspondent Anne-Marie Green reports.

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ENCORE |Mystery on County Road M: Todd Kendhammer says his wife was killed in an accident — a pipe flew off a truck and crashed into their car. Authorities say the scene was staged. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.

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ALL NEW | 10/9c:Joe Hunter's Mission: A "Survivor" contestant believes his sister was murdered and is determined to be her voice. "48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales reports.

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ENCORE 9/8c:The Batman Intruder: Morgan Metzer is attacked in her home by a masked intruder disguising his voice to sound like Batman. Her ex-husband comes to her aid, but is he a hero? "48 Hours" contributor Nikki Battiste reports.

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ALL NEW | 10/9c:Help Find Molly Bish's Killer: With her sister's murder long unsolved, a woman turns to TikTok pleading for leads. Can you help? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.

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ENCORE 9/8c:It's About Danni: When 15-year-old Danni Houchins is found dead in a swamp, her family says they were led to believe she drowned. 24 years later, Danni's sister learns the terrible truth. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.

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SATURDAY, NOV. 29, 2025 | 10/9c

The Setup Murder of Kristil Krug: A stalker sends menacing messages to a young mother before she is murdered. The investigation reveals a sinister setup. "48 Hour" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.

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SATURDAY, NOV. 22, 2025 | SPECIAL TIME: 10:30/9:30c (30-minute episode; joined in progress on the east coast due to the NWSL Championship on CBS.)

Who Wanted Nicki Lenway Dead?A crime scene investigator is gunned down in broad daylight. The harrowing scene is captured on surveillance video. Who pulled the trigger? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.

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ALL-NEW | SATURDAY, NOV. 15, 2025 | 10/9c

Tracker Dakota Black: A detective hunts for answers when a woman goes missing. For Tracker Black it's personal. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.

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SATURDAY, NOV. 8, 2025 | DOUBLE FEATURE

ALL-NEW | 10/9c:The Han Family Murders: A beloved doctor and his family are murdered. A suspect emerges with a fantastical story of shadowy figures and intrigue straight out of a spy thriller. "48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales reports.

STREAM NOWSuspect in murder of California family asked online psychic: "will I get caught for what I did"?

UPDATE | 9/8c:Christy Martin - The Fight of her Life: A boxer is shot and stabbed by her husband but refuses to go down for the count. CBS News contributor David Begnaud reports.

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SATURDAY, NOV. 1, 2025 | "48 Hours" did not air due to college football on CBS: Washington State @ Oregon State.

ALL NEW | SATURDAY, OCT. 25, 2025 | 10/9c

Closing the Cold Case of Robin Lawrence: A young woman mourns her uncle's murder … and questions whether the convicted killer was the only one involved. "48 Hours" contributor Nikki Battiste reports.

STREAM NOWNew York man confesses to Virginia cold case murder, claiming he's "a serial killer who's only killed once"DNA left at crime scene links former soldier to Virginia artist's unsolved murder

ALL NEW | SATURDAY, OCT. 18, 2025 | 10/9c

My Uncle Joe's Murder: A young woman mourns her uncle's murder … and questions whether the convicted killer was the only one involved. "48 Hours" contributor Nikki Battiste reports.

STREAM NOWFormer homecoming queens reunite to discuss murder case"48 Hours" contributor finds herself in uncharted territory investigating D.C.-area murderFamily of murdered D.C. photographer wonders if his convicted killer acted alone

ALL NEW | SATURDAY, OCT. 11, 2025 | 10/9c

A Death in the Stairwell: A masked killer spray paints security cameras to hide his crime. "48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales reports.

STREAM NOWIndiana police say a dog may have been used to conceal a murder weapon, but are they wrong?Police say an Indiana man's death was no accident; His wife fights to prove she's no murderer.

ALL NEW | SATURDAY, OCT. 4, 2025 | 10/9c

Murder in the Parking Garage: A masked killer spray paints security cameras to hide his crime. "48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales reports.

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SEASON PREMIERE | SATURDAY, SEPT. 27, 2025 | 10/9c

The Boy Who Killed His Twin: A teenager stabs his sister - a crime with no known motive. His defense says he was sleepwalking. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.

STREAM NOWA Texas teen stabbed his twin sister to death. It's a mystery why.Did a Texas teen stab his twin sister to death while he was sleepwalking?

SATURDAY, SEPT. 20, 2025 | "48 Hours" will not air due to The Home Depot College Football on CBS: Washington @ Washington State. Join us Saturday, Sept. 27 for our season premiere.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 13, 2025

ENCORE | 10/9c:Murder at Sea?: Devastated after the FBI bows out of the case, the family of missing cruise ship honeymooner George Smith vows to fight for answers. "48 Hours" correspondent Richard Schlesinger reports.

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ENCORE | 9/8c:A Long Way From Home: From the archive: "48 Hours" investigates the case of Amanda Knox, the American student who was jailed in Italy for her roommate's murder. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. (This episode was preempted on the east coast due to a sports delay.)

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SATURDAY, SEPT. 6, 2025

ENCORE | 10/9c:The Death of Todd Stermer: A woman accused of setting her house on fire and then intentionally running over her husband as he escaped the flames speaks out for the first time. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.

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Slain college student’s mother vows ‘fight for justice’ after illegal immigrant charged in Chicago killing

The mother of slain college student Sheridan Gorman is speaking out, vowing a "fight for justice" after the 18-year-old was allegedly murdered by an illegal immigrant earlier this month in Chicago.

Jessica Gorman delivered emotional remarks Saturday at a vigil in Yorktown Heights, New York, honoring her daughter, aLoyola University Chicagofreshman whose life was cut short in what authorities describe as a sudden, violent attack.

"I want to say this gently, but honestly, as a mom. I'm angry," Jessica Gorman said. "I'm like completely heartbroken, and we are going to fight for justice for our sweet Sheridan, and we're going to fight for change."

While acknowledging that "not everyone" will see the situation the same way, Jessica Gorman underscored what she described as a universal truth shared by parents.

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"At the heart of all of this, we all want the same thing — for your children and for ours to be safe, to be protected, and to come home," Jessica Gorman said. "Because, at the end of the day, that's what this is all about. All of our kids, every single one of them, protecting them, loving them, showing up for them. And that is how we honor her."

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Sheridan Gorman, a New York native,was killedat around 1:06 a.m. March 19 while with friends near a pier in Chicago's Rogers Park neighborhood.

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Officials allege Jose Medina-Medina, 25, anillegal immigrant from Venezuela, fired one shot at the Loyola University Chicago student, killing her.

Gorman was reportedly only a few months away from completing her freshman year.

Medina-Medina was apprehended by the U.S. Border Patrol on May 9, 2023, and was released into the U.S. under theBiden administration, according to the Department of Homeland Security.

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At the vigil, the family's attorney, Thomas Tripodianos, warned against what he described as growing complacency about public safety.

"If we accept this, even silently, then we are accepting a reality where young people are not as safe as they should be. And that is not acceptable," Tripodianos said. "And there must be justice. Real justice."

Family members and friends also shared memories of Sheridan, remembering her impact on those around her.

"Sheridan, you are deeply loved at Loyola," Steven Betancourt, director of campus ministry at Loyola University Chicago, said. "You are deeply missed, and you will live on in the lives you touched and forever changed."

Angel Parents Slam Illinois Sanctuary Laws After 'Preventable' Tragedy In Student's Death

The Gorman family has sharply criticizedChicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, arguing that their daughter's death "demands accountability."

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"She was doing something entirely normal — walking near her campus with friends. She should be here," the Gorman family said regarding comments by Johnson.

The suspect appeared in court Friday and was ordered to remain in custody, according toFOX 32 Chicago.

He faces multiple charges, including first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, aggravated assault and unlawful possession of a gun.

Fox News Digital's Adam Sabes contributed to this report.

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What we know on Day 30 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran: More US troops arrive in the region

Adding to the military presence in the Middle East, a US Navy ship carrying 3,500 sailors and Marines has arrived in the region.

And a new front has opened in the war after Iran proxy the Houthis fired missiles at long-time foe Israel.

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Here's the latest.

What are the main headlines?

• US deployment: The USS Tripoli, carrying 3,500 sailors and Marines, has arrived in the Middle East, said US Central Command, as the Pentagon weighs its next steps. CNN reported earlier this month that a Marine Expeditionary Unit would be deployed to the region. Such units have traditionally been used for missions like large-scale evacuations and amphibious operations that require ship-to-shore movements, including raids and assaults.

• Houthis enter war: The Houthi rebels – a Yemen-based, Iran-backed militia – waded into the expanding Middle East conflict, firing two missiles at Israel. The movement previously disrupted shipping lanes in the region, attacking vessels in the Red Sea in retaliation for Israel's war in Gaza. Its involvement now raises the specter of further disruption for a global shipping industry already buffeted by Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

• Strait latest: Iran has agreed to allow 20 ships under Pakistani flags to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, Islamabad's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said in a post on X. Under the agreement, two ships will cross the strait daily, he added.

What's happening on the ground?

• Tehran hit: Iranian state-affiliated media is reporting heavy bombardment across Tehran, including in civilian areas, saying explosions hit multiple parts of the capital on Saturday evening. Parchin – a site linked to military activity – was reportedly among areas targeted.

• Campus threat: Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it will target American- and Israeli-affiliated universities in the region in retaliation for recent attacks on Iranian higher-education centers. The IRGC said the institutions are now considered "legitimate targets until two universities are struck."

• Health workers killed: Nine paramedics were killed and seven wounded in five separate attacks in southern Lebanon on Saturday, the World Health Organization said, marking one of the deadliest days for medical workers this month.

• Fire and sirens in the Gulf: Nations in the Gulf were again under air-raid sirens early Sunday. Bahrain's Ministry of Interior urged citizens to take shelter and "remain calm" as it sounded its alarm. Kuwait News Agency reported that the Ministry of Defense was responding to what it described as "hostile missile and drone attacks." Authorities were battling a massive blaze at Kuwait International Airport after a drone attack hit fuel tanks there, the Kuwaiti army said.

• Israel attacked: Israel's military said it was working to intercept missiles launched from Iran. Earlier, falling debris from a missile interception injured 11 people and damaged several buildings in Eshtaol, central Israel, according to the country's national emergency service.

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DHS funding lapse is now the longest government shutdown in U.S. history

The ongoingfunding lapseat the Department of Homeland Security crossed into new territory Sunday when it became the longest partialgovernment shutdownin U.S. history.

The DHS shutdown is now in its 44th day, breaking theprevious recordwhen the department and the rest of the federal government went without funding from October until mid-November. This time around, the rest of the federal agencies and departments are funded.

Negotiations to re-open DHS were dealt a major setback Friday afterHouse Republicans votedto pass a short-term funding bill that has no viable path in the Senate. That came hours after the Senatepassed a bipartisan billto fund all of DHS except Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection. House GOP leadership rejected the bill, with Speaker Mike Johnson calling it "a joke."

The House-passed bill to fund all of DHS is not likely to become law. The Senate has repeatedly tried and failed to advance an identical bill since the shutdown began, falling short of the 60-vote threshold required to push it forward. Republicans hold a 53-47 majority, requiring some Democratic buy-in to advance legislation. Democrats are demanding specific guardrails on immigration enforcement operations before supporting full funding for DHS, which includes Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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The shutdown, which began Feb. 14, is affecting travelers across the U.S. as some airport security lines have stretched for hours due to TSA staffing shortages. TSA officers have not received paychecks during the standoff in Washington despite showing up for work. That's led to hundreds of officers quitting and thousands calling out of work.

President Donald Trump signed an order Friday directing the Department of Homeland Security to pay TSA workers, with paychecks expected to land as early as Monday, according to a DHS spokesperson.

ICE agents, some of whom are now stationed atairportsin an effort to help TSA, have continued to receive pay during the DHS shutdown since they're drawing on funding from Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill that was signed into law last year.

The prospects of a quick end to the shutdown are unlikely. The Senate is scheduled to be out of town until April 13, and the House is set to be out until April 14.

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How Arizona players' halftime talk ended 25 years of March Madness heartbreak

SAN JOSE, CA — "Here we go again."

It was the collective thought nearly everyArizonafan had when the Wildcats went into halftime of their Elite Eight matchup against Purdue down seven points. One of the best teams in program history was on the verge of a familiar result that had plagued the program for 25 years: falling short of the Final Four.

Athletic director Desireé Reed-Francois was nervous. Mix Master Mike was sweating. Families were stressed.

But while Bear Down nation was anxious, all was calm inside the Wildcats locker room.

Everyone rushed in, awaiting to hear what coach Tommy Lloyd would say to flip the script. The inspirational pep talk made for cinema.

But he didn't have anything to say.

Instead, he turned the attention to his players. Let them figure out what they need to do to change course.

That conversation changed the entire narrative of Arizona basketball.

The rallying of the Wildcats was the secret ingredient needed to get over the hump, propelling Arizona to a thunderous second half that turned the tension into elation,ending years of miserywiththe program's first Final Four trip since 2001.

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When Lloyd left the microphone open, it was the veterans that grabbed it.

Jaden Bradley, Tobe Awaka, Ivan Kharchenkov and Motiejus Krivas, all players that had experienced the shortcomings and were set on making surethe talented freshmen accompanying themwouldn't suffer the same fate.

"They all talked to us and just told us to keep going. You know, we've been through adversity this season," said freshman Koa Peat. "Can't get too high or too low. Just stay even-keeled."

Lloyd and the coaching staff just listened, and couldn't be prouder how the veterans addressed the situation. It was something he'd done a few times during the regular season, but the situation absolutely called for it, because they needed to figure it out.

"The most powerful thing in a team sport is a player-led program. The coach, you have to help them navigate it, but when you can get the players to kind of own these moments, you are just so much better," he said.

By the time the players said their piece, the confidence in the room was beaming. This team was ready to get back on the court. Lloyd had one last message for them.

"Let's go kick their ass," Lloyd said.

It was a literal tale of two halves as Arizona suffocated Purdue in the final 20 minutes, turning the SAP Center into McKale Center West, the pro-Wildcats crowd rocking the entire arena.

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Arizona needed just five minutes to turn a seven-point deficit into a lead it would hold onto the rest of the way, leading by as much as 15 points late to stop any thoughts of a Boilermakers comeback.

The shots were going in, 3-pointers were falling, and the Wildcats got to the foul line just like they wanted to.

But really, the story was the defense.

Purdue got a halftime lead thanks to seven 3-pointers, but the perimeter was closed in the second half. It missed its next seven attempts, only making one 3-pointer, coming with eight seconds left when Arizona was already celebrating.

In fact, Purdue's shooting was just off. It shot 32.1% in the second half, making just nine shots, just above the seven free throws it made in the same time frame.

The Boilermakers were exceptional at taking care of the ball, with the best assist-to-turnover ratio in the country at 2.22. Arizona forced turnovers, with Purdue turning it over 11 times, resulting in 15 Arizona points that only added to the pressure.

Arizona took Purdue out completely, resulting in a 22-point advantage in the last 20 minutes.

"We had a couple of turnovers here and there, and then obviously missed shots. Then we weren't able to get a couple of stops," said Purdue guard Braden Smith. "Obviously, credit to Arizona. They're an unbelievable team."

An unbelievable team that pulled off a result that was starting to seem unachievable.

Arizona has had so many good squads this century that were capable of reaching the Final Four, but it felt like some sort of hex prevented the Wildcats from getting there. Since 2010, Arizona has the fourth-most wins in Division I ... but was the only program in the top five that had not made a Final Four.

That's why, when the buzzer officially sounded, there was a collective exhale that was 25 years in the making.

"I am speechless," Reed-Francois told USA TODAY Sports. "Just feels like a sense of joy. It's just pure joy, and look at all these people around here that are just so excited."

A joy that Lloyd and company can't wait to soak in; there likely will be quite the crowd awaiting the team when it lands back at Tucson International Airport.

"Making it to the Final Four is big," Bradley said. "We appreciate Tucson, the supporters and everybody behind the scenes. We just are happy that we get to reward them with this."

After dominating the regular season and West Region, Arizona has proven this isn't the same old Arizona. It's no longer a team that chokes in the tournament.

It's a national power again. And a team not just satisfied with breaking the Final Four drought, but out to win the program's second national title, and first since 1997.

That's thanks to a halftime conversation that changed everything for the Wildcats.

"We're still fighting, and we're still fighting to get better and see if we can get a little bit better before next Saturday," Lloyd said.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Inside halftime talk that lifted Arizona basketball to Final Four

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