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Arizona softball uses 6-run 7th inning comeback to sweep doubleheader at Iowa State

Easter Sunday featured a doubleheader between Arizona and Iowa State, two games that brought no shortage of excitement. In a 10-7 offensive explosion, the Wildcats took game one. In game two, a 6-run top of the 7th inning helped Arizona (29-8, 11-3 Big 12) complete the sweep over Iowa State (21-15, 3-8 Big 12). The […]

Arizona’s Tommy Lloyd named Naismith Coach of the Year

INDIANAPOLIS—Though it didn’t end the way it wanted, what Arizona accomplished during the 2025-26 season should be celebrated, particularly the job Tommy Lloyd did. Lloyd has been named the Naismith Men’s College Coach of the Year, the fifth national coaching award he’s won in five seasons with the Wildcats, second for this season. Last month […]

Arizona baseball outslugged by ASU in series finale

Arizona’s only scheduled game this season on linear television just happened to coincide with the men’s basketball team playing in its first Final Four in 25 years, which likely meant very few fans ended up tuning in (or showing up in person). That may have ended up being a blessed in disguise. Rival ASU scored […]

Arizona men’s basketball vs. Michigan in NCAA Final Four: Game time, TV schedule, odds, streaming and more

It’s Game Day! At the Final Four! The Arizona Wildcats (36-2) take on the Michigan Wolverines (35-3) in the national semifinals, with the winner advancing to the NCAA title game. Here’s all the info you need to watch, listen to or follow the game online: Arizona-Michigan game time, details: How can I watch Arizona-Michigan? Arizona-Michigan […]

7-run 7th inning propels Arizona baseball past ASU to even series

It was “Strangers Things” Night at Hi Corbett Field, and Arizona sent ASU to the upside down with one wild inning to even the rivalry series. The Wildcats scored seven times in the bottom of the 7th to beat the Sun Devils 7-4 on Friday. “It’s a great win against our arch rival,” said head […]

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Tommy Lloyd agrees to contract extension with Arizona, ending speculation about UNC opening

INDIANAPOLIS—Relax, Wildcat Nation. He’s not going anywhere. Arizona has announced a contract extension for men’s basketball coach Tommy Lloyd, locking him in through the 2030-31 season and putting an end to a 2-week saga where he was considered a top candidate for the opening at North Carolina. “I’m happy to announce I’m staying at Arizona,” […]

Possible ‘silver lining’ for Abigayle Martin, Arizona GymCats at Tempe Regional

It was a heartbreaking ending to the team’s season in NCAA Regionals on Wednesday. Arizona gymnastics went into the final rotation with almost a 0.400 lead over rival Arizona State to advance to the second round, then they had multiple falls and major balance checks on the balance beam. ASU came back to bring things […]

Arizona baseball drops series opener to ASU

Arizona keeps being just good enough to not win. The Wildcats fell 6-4 at home to ASU on Thursday night at Hi Corbett Field, the opener of a 3-game series, for their fifth consecutive loss. It was the 20th loss of the season for the UA, which didn’t get to that number until the College […]

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Where to watch the Arizona Wildcats in the Final Four

The Final Four is just two more days away. It’s time get gameday plans in order. Wildcats fans and alums all over the are setting up plans to watch Arizona play in first Final Four game in 25 years. Arizona will tip off against Michigan at 5:54 p.m. PST Saturday. The game will be televised […]

Arizona baseball renews rivalry with ASU for weekend series at Hi Corbett Field

With the 2026 season past the halfway point, all signs point to Arizona missing the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2019. Depending how this upcoming weekend goes, the Wildcats could surpass their loss total from a year ago with six weeks left in the regular season. But there’s still plenty to play for, […]

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