No. 14 Arizona Dominates Howard With Four Home Runs

Wildcats score all runs off homers in 9-0 run-rule victory

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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No. 14 Arizona run-ruled Howard 9-0 in five innings on Saturday in the Hillenbrand Invitational, scoring all of their runs via four home runs. Tayler Biehl hit two homers and drove in five runs, while Sydney Stewart and Addison Duke also went deep for the Wildcats. Former Canyon del Oro standout Julia Holt, daughter of late Arizona football player Julius Holt, pitched two innings of relief for Howard.

Why it matters

The dominant performance by No. 14 Arizona showcases the team's offensive firepower, as they were able to score all of their runs via the long ball. This win also honors the legacy of the Holt family, as the Wildcats recognized Julia Holt and her late father Julius before the game.

The details

Arizona struck first with a two-run home run from Biehl in the first inning. The Wildcats then exploded for seven runs in the fourth inning, with Duke driving in three runs with her first career home run, Biehl hitting her second homer of the game to add three more runs, and Stewart following with a solo shot. Jalen Adams earned the win for Arizona after pitching four scoreless innings, while Jenae Berry completed the shutout in the fifth.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Hillenbrand Stadium in Tucson, Arizona.
  • Arizona honored the Holt family before the game.

The players

Tayler Biehl

An Arizona player who hit two home runs and drove in five runs in the game.

Julia Holt

A former standout at Canyon del Oro High School and the daughter of late Arizona football player Julius Holt, who pitched two innings of relief for Howard.

Julius Holt

A late Arizona football player who was also a community activist and led the Tucson Youth Football organization for many years.

Jalen Adams

The Arizona pitcher who earned the win after throwing four scoreless innings.

Jenae Berry

The Arizona pitcher who completed the shutout in the fifth inning.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

Arizona will close out the Hillenbrand Invitational against Long Beach State on Sunday at 11:30 a.m.

The takeaway

This game showcases Arizona's offensive firepower, as they were able to score all of their runs via the long ball. The win also honors the legacy of the Holt family, highlighting the impact Julius Holt had on the Tucson community.