Although she might not consider herself clairvoyant, Christina Champagne had the foresight to recognize she was headed down the wrong path during her early high school years. 

It all began when her grandmother passed away after a two-year battle with cancer, and at age 10, Christina’s parents separated. These two tragic events set her on a course for self-destruction that culminated when she was 15. 

Ashley Walker was training for the Summer 2020 Olympics as a member of the Romanian national women’s basketball team when her dream of playing in Tokyo was cut short by an injury. 

It was a major blow to the power forward who had received dual citizenship in Romania for a chance to eventually play on the world stage. In an instant, Ashley’s 12-year career as a professional basketball player came to an abrupt end, and her future was in question.

“It is literally my one regret,” she admits.

As quickly as that uncertainty came, however, it passed. 

The world of sports has been interwoven throughout the personal and professional pursuits of alum Dr. Angel Brutus. In high school, she was a cheerleader who also competed in softball and volleyball. While an undergrad, she worked with athletes across a wide variety of sports via her role in her university’s recruiting department. 

Although she didn’t play on an athletic team in college, many of her friends who did turned to her for guidance and wisdom along the way. 

Welcome to our fourth annual Major Matchup! This year, we’re more excited than ever to celebrate the top degree programs at the University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC). That’s because we’re putting a new spin on the beloved game, which has become a tradition at the university. Read on to learn more about this year’s contest, and then be sure to cast your votes below to help us determine the 2021 UAGC Major Matchup winner!