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Arizona gymnastics notebook: On the GymCat Showcase, preseason awards, recruiting, and more
Last year was full of many firsts for the Arizona GymCats in a highly successful season. A much younger team hopes to live up to that standard in the program’s 50th year. That pursuit starts tomorrow in McKale Center at 2 p.m. MST. The GymCat Showcase McKale Center is a busy place this winter. Volleyball […]
What to watch for when Arizona men’s basketball faces No. 12 Alabama
For the first time in two years, Arizona is ranked No. 1 in the country. It is the 40th week since the Associated Press began its Top 25 poll in 1949 that the UA has been 1st, which is 9th-most in Division I. It’s a badge of honor for everyone in Wildcat Nation, though fans […]
Arizona volleyball notebook: On hires, transfers, portal needs, and AVCA honors
Arizona volleyball’s successful season may be over, but that doesn’t mean the news out of the program has ceased. This week was especially busy. Head coach Rita Stubbs now has a complete staff, another player is leaving the Wildcats, and Jordan Wilson continues to get postseason love. Arizona has a full staff at last Stubbs […]
Arizona football general manager Gaizka Crowley leaving for Arkansas, per report
While Arizona’s coaching staff remains intact for the time being it now has a big hole to fill in its front office if it wants to maintain the momentum it’s built this season. John Brice of Football Scoop is reporting that general manager Gaizka Crowley is leaving to take the same position at Arkansas under […]
Arizona football notebook: Wildcats assistant in running for FCS opening, backup QB to enter portal
With the success Arizona has had this season it was inevitable that one or more of its assistants would garner interest for coaching openings across the country. That appears to be the case with running backs coach/assistant head coach Alonzo Carter, who is among the top candidates for the head coaching opening at Sacramento State. […]
Arizona women’s basketball holds on to defeat Eastern Kentucky
On Tuesday, Arizona women’s basketball head coach Becky Burke talked about how she “loved me a good kids’ day game.” On Wednesday morning, the Wildcats held on to defeat Eastern Kentucky 87-83 in front of thousands of Tucson school kids at McKale Center. “It was amazing,” Burke said. “The kids were great. It’s a different […]
Former Arizona baseball star Daniel Susac acquired by Giants
Since being selected by the Oakland Athletics in the first round of the 2022 MLB Draft, Daniel Susac has made a steady climb through the minor leagues. But his path to the majors with the A’s was blocked by other catchers in the system. As a result, the A’s did not put Susac on their […]
Arizona football notebook: Noah Fifita nominated for Polynesian Player of the Year, Danny Gonzales snubbed by Broyles Award
During Jedd Fisch’s tenure as head coach he re-established Arizona’s Polynesian pipeline, a trend that has continued under Brent Brennan. And for the second year in a row the Wildcats have a finalist for an award given to the sport’s best player of Polynesian descent. Quarterback Noah Fifita is one of 10 players up for […]
Alabama expert previews the Arizona men’s basketball game, makes a score prediction
Arizona has returned to the No. 1 spot in the Associated Press poll, its first appearance there since December 2023. And just like two years ago, the Wildcats will immediately put that top ranking on the line in a tough road environment. The UA is headed to Birmingham for a Saturday night clash with No. […]
Setter Avery Scoggins announces intent to transfer from Arizona volleyball
The risk of trying to develop a team from within is already coming to fruition for Arizona volleyball head coach Rita Stubbs. Starting setter Avery Scoggins announced her intent to transfer mere hours after Arizona’s season ended in the second round of the NCAA Division I Volleyball Championship. Unconfirmed rumors of other players being shopped […]
Arizona men’s basketball ranked No. 1 in AP Top 25
From the opening night of the season, Arizona men’s basketball has played like the best team in the country. Associated Press poll voters have finally come around to that conclusion. Arizona is ranked No. 1 in this week’s AP Top 25, receiving 33 first-place votes. Michigan is ranked No. 2, followed by No. 3 Duke, […]
What to know about Arizona’s Holiday Bowl opponent SMU
ACC football probably isn’t among the first things that comes to mind when you think SMU. The Mustangs aren’t geographically situated near the Atlantic coast, and until a decade ago they were mired down in a Group of Six conference. With the help of a former Arizona offensive coordinator (Sonny Dykes) and a seemingly bottomless […]
What Brent Brennan said about Arizona’s selection to the Holiday Bowl
For just over a week following the win over ASU in Tempe, Arizona has been awaiting its bowl destination and opponent. Today the Wildcats found out that San Diego will be the destination and the SMU Mustangs will be the opponent. Arizona will have a chance to earn its tenth win of the season. It […]
What Becky Burke, Lani Cornfield and Tanyuel Welch said after Arizona’s loss to New Mexico
Arizona women’s basketball dropped its second consecutive game with a 72-69 to New Mexico on Sunday afternoon. While the Wildcats made some improvements from their disappointing loss to Southern four days prior, they trailed for the majority of the game and couldn’t tie it up in the closing minute. Arizona coach Becky Burke believes it’s […]
Comeback falls short for Arizona women’s basketball in 2nd straight loss
Another slow start and a hot-shooting New Mexico Lobos dealt the Arizona Wildcats their second straight loss on Sunday afternoon in McKale Center. Arizona fought back from double-digit deficits on several occasions, but UNM came out on top 72-69. “I was encouraged by what I saw today,” Arizona head coach Becky Burke said. “I think […]
Arizona opens as small favorite in Holiday Bowl vs. SMU
In a season full of projected close games, why not one more? Arizona has opened as a 1.5-point favorite over SMU in the Holiday Bowl, set for Jan. 2 in San Diego, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. It marks the eighth consecutive game the Wildcats have either been a 1-score favorite or underdog,l. The UA (9-3) […]
Arizona football: Wildcats to face SMU in Holiday Bowl
During its 5-game win streak to wrap up the regular season Arizona got the best of Buffaloes, Jayhawks, Bearcats, Bears and Sun Devils. Now the Wildcats will need to pony up to beat their next opponent. Arizona will face the SMU Mustangs in the Holiday Bowl on Jan. 2 in San Diego. It is the […]
What Tommy Lloyd, Arizona players said after win over Auburn
Arizona continued its perfect start to the season after a 97-68 win over Auburn in a packed McKale Center. The Wildcats are now 8-0 and await a tough road matchup against Alabama next week. Here is what head coach Tommy Lloyd, Ivan Kharchenkov, Jaden Bradley, and Koa Peat had to say following the win over […]
Serve receive dooms Arizona volleyball in 2nd round of NCAA Tournament
The Stanford Cardinal didn’t have their starting setter against Arizona on Saturday evening, but they did have a powerful serve. The Wildcats couldn’t handle or match it in a 3-1 (25-16, 25-27, 25-17, 25-20) loss in the second round of the 2025 NCAA Volleyball Tournament. It wasn’t a disappointment for Arizona head coach Rita Stubbs, […]
Arizona men’s basketball crushes No. 20 Auburn for 4th win over ranked opponent
After beating three ranked opponents in its first five games, something no college basketball team had done in more than 35 years, Arizona soared to No. 2 in the Associated Press Top 25. Getting to the top spot would require some help. That assistance came in the form of fellow Big 12 school Iowa State […]
Arizona men’s basketball vs. Auburn fan discussion
It’s Game Day! The Arizona Wildcats wrap up their November schedule by hosting the 20th-ranked Auburn Tigers. Here’s all the info you need to watch, listen to or follow the game online. Come chat with us! Arizona-Auburn game time, details: How can I watch Arizona-Auburn? Arizona-Auburn will be shown on ESPN. Dave Pasch (play-by-play) and […]
Arizona to play in Holiday Bowl, per report
San Diego here they come. Brett McMurphy of On3.com is reporting that Arizona will play in the Holiday Bowl, representing the Pac-12 against an opponent from the ACC. The game is set for Jan. 2 at 6 p.m. MT with Fox airing the contest. Arizona (9-3) will be making their third appearance in the Holiday […]
Arizona men’s basketball vs. Auburn: Game time, odds, streaming info and more
It’s Game Day! The Arizona Wildcats wrap up their November schedule by hosting the 20th-ranked Auburn Tigers. Here’s all the info you need to watch, listen to or follow the game online: Arizona-Auburn game time, details: How can I watch Arizona-Auburn? Arizona-Auburn will be shown on ESPN. Dave Pasch (play-by-play) and Sean Farnham (analyst) will […]
Arizona volleyball wins first NCAA Tournament match since 2016
The Arizona Wildcats had one big goal this year: get to the NCAA Volleyball Tournament. No one talked about what would happen once they got there. They let their play do the talking in a strong 3-1 (25-21, 22-25, 25-15, 25-15) victory over the 7th-seeded South Dakota State Jackrabbits. “We came out focused,” Arizona head […]
What to watch for when Arizona men’s basketball hosts No. 20 Auburn
Arizona went 7-0 in November, beating a trio of ranked teams to garner quite a bit of national attention and climb to No. 2 in the Associated Press poll. It’s the fourth time in five seasons the Wildcats have been perfect in the opening month of the season. But there are still three more months […]
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