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NCAA men’s tennis: Arizona to host Oklahoma in Super Regionals
At 24-4, Arizona is tied for the second-fewest losses among teams left in the NCAA Tournament. Three of the teams that beat the Wildcats are still left in the field, including the one who handed them their first defeat to open the 2026 season. Eighth-seeded Arizona will host No. 9 Oklahoma (20-6) in the Super […]
NCAA men’s tennis: Arizona outlasts Clemson to advance to 4th straight Sweet 16, will host for first time
For the fourth season in a row, Arizona got to host the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament and for the fourth straight time it will be playing in the Sweet 16. But instead of having to plan a road trip for the next round, the Wildcats will be staying in Tucson. No. 8 seed […]
Two Arizona volleyball players enter transfer portal
The first portal period for volleyball comes in December. That’s when the bulk of players announce their intentions to move on. After spring tournaments, there’s another round of entries. The Arizona Wildcats have two departing in this second round, freshmen Paige Thies and Chloe Giehtbrock. Thies is an outside hitter from Oregon who got a […]
Smith Bailey exits early in Arizona baseball loss at No. 11 Kansas
It was a long shot at best that Arizona would be able to take a series at the top team in the Big 12, but any chance of that went out the window when one of its most consistent players came out of the game early. Sophomore right-hander Smith Bailey lasted only two innings in […]
Arizona women’s basketball: Two transfers head to SEC
The book on the players who appeared for last year’s Arizona women’s basketball team is closed. While one player who did not appear on the court last season is still unclaimed, the last two Wildcats who contributed on the court made their announcements on Friday evening. Both will play in the SEC. Guard Tanyuel Welch […]
Utah softball shuts down No. 19 Arizona to even series
Utah needed a win to hold onto any hopes of getting into the Big 12 Softball Tournament. A lackluster outing by the No. 19 Arizona Wildcats gave them that hope. The Utes dominated in all aspects of play on the way to a 5-1 victory in Salt Lake City. Arizona managed just five hits. One […]
Arizona women’s tennis falls to Notre Dame in opening round of NCAA Tournament
Arizona women’s tennis’ season came to an end Saturday with a 4-3 loss to Notre Dame in the NCAA Tournament opening round in Columbus, Ohio. The Wildcats jumped out to a 1-0 lead by winning the doubles point. Pairs Zoya Chulak and Ciara Moore and Josie Usereau and Maria Garcia won their double matches. Notre […]
Arizona lands commitment from 3-star California WR Braylen Ross
After losing a member of the 2027 class a couple of days ago in 3-star defensive back Jalani Culpepper, the Arizona Wildcats received some good news late Friday evening. Braylen Ross, a 3-star wide receiver from Crean Lutheran High School in Southern California, announced his commitment to the Wildcats. Ross is a big kid, measuring […]
Arizona softball exploits Utah miscues to start series on right foot
The No. 19 Arizona Wildcats can control their own destiny as far as seeding for the Big 12 Tournament if they take care of business in Salt Lake City. They just need to sweep the series at Utah. That means the first game is vital to set the tone. Arizona set that tone with a […]
Arizona baseball drops series opener at Big 12 leader Kansas
Close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades, not in losses. Arizona lost 4-2 at Big 12 leader Kansas on Friday night to open a weekend series, dropping to 6-12 this season in games decided by two or fewer runs. That includes the last two contests during what’s now a 4-game losing streak. The Wildcats […]
NCAA Men’s Tennis Tournament: Arizona sweeps NAU, will face Clemson in 2nd round
Death, taxes and Arizona men’s tennis making it past the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The 8th-seeded Wildcats beat NAU 4-0 on Friday at the LaNelle Robson Tennis Center, winning their opening NCAA match for the sixth consecutive seasons. The UA (22-4) will take on Clemson, a 4-3 winner over Ole Miss, in the […]
Arizona women’s basketball secures top 20 recruiting class
Arizona women’s basketball head coach Becky Burke considers the 2025-26 season to be “Year 0” because of the late start, particularly on the recruiting trail. Year 1 could be quite impressive and it all starts with a top 20 recruiting class. Both 247sports and ESPN have published their class rankings for incoming freshmen. 247 ranks […]
How Arizona softball stacks up against Utah Utes
The end of the regular season is upon the college softball world. There’s still a lot to be determined for most of the Big 12. The Utah Utes and No. 19 Arizona Wildcats will determine it at Dumke Family Softball Stadium in Salt Lake City. Arizona controls its own destiny as far as where it […]
6 former Arizona men’s basketball players invited to NBA Draft combine
Through graduation and early entry, Arizona has six players from the Final Four team eligible for the 2026 NBA Draft. And four of them are on the list of invitees to the annual NBA Draft Combine. Seniors Tobe Awaka and Jaden Bradley and freshmen Brayden Burries and Koa Peat are among the 73 players invited […]
4 players that shined for Arizona football during spring practice
Over the last month, players for Arizona football were able to take steps forward in their development with spring ball. While some players sat out for recovery and health purposes, the mix of newcomers and young players got a chance to showcase their skills and football I.Q. The team gets a month off in May […]
Arizona women’s tennis: Q&A with coach Ryan Stotland ahead of NCAA Tournament
For a third consecutive year, Arizona women’s tennis is competing in the NCAA Tournament. Ryan Stotland’s program has steadily risen over his eight years as head coach, and now the Wildcats are on the precipice of winning an NCAA Tournament match for the first time since 2012 when they take on Notre Dame on Saturday […]
Arizona baseball visits 1st-place Kansas while clinging to last spot in Big 12 Tournament
There are only 10 games left on the schedule, and as it stands now Arizona will finish with a losing record for the first time since 2014. To finish above .500 would require the Wildcats making a deep run in the Big 12 Tournament, getting into which isn’t a guarantee. Arizona (16-27, 7-14) currently sits […]
Former Arizona wing Dwayne Aristode commits to Oregon
Dwayne Aristode will be continuing his college basketball career out west. The former Arizona Wildcats forward announced Thursday he is committing to Oregon. Aristode will have three remaining years of eligibility. The 6-foot-8 wing appeared in 35 games as a freshman, averaging 3.8 points, 1.7 rebounds and 0.7 assists in 13.2 minutes. Aristode missed a […]
Arizona men’s basketball to face St. John’s in NYC, per report
This past season Arizona made it back to the promised land, reaching the Final Four for the first the in 25 years. Next season it’s headed to the mecca of college basketball. College hoops insider Jon Rothstein is reporting that the UA will face St. John’s at Madison Square Garden in New York City on […]
The players are different, but approach to roster building still the same for Arizona men’s basketball
You won’t find Arizona men’s basketball listed in the top 10 or 15 or even 25 of the 2026 transfer portal class rankings, where the program currently sits at No. 57. The same could be said for the 2025 list, where Arizona was tied for 138th. The 2024 transfer class was 36th, while in 2023 […]
Arizona women’s golf selected for NCAA regional, men’s squad takes 2nd at Big 12 Tournament
The run continues for Arizona women’s golf, which has earned a spot in the NCAA Tournament for the 39th consecutive time. And the UA men’s squad should be on its way back to the postseason after a strong performance at the Big 12 tourney. Despite a disappointing Big 12 Tournament finish last week, when it […]
Arizona’s Sydney Stewart named finalist for USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year
USA Softball has whittled its Collegiate Player of the Year nominees down to 25, and the No. 19 Arizona Wildcats once again have a representative. All-American catcher Sydney Stewart is one of the 25 college players who is in the running for the honor. Stewart leads Arizona in WAR at 5.12. That is fifth in […]
ESPN: NBA teams view Arizona’s Koa Peat as ‘excellent candidate’ to return to college
With top college basketball players making well into the seven figures, it’s never been more tempting for underclassmen to return to school. Could Arizona’s Koa Peat be the next notable college player to return for more year? Some NBA teams think so, according to the most recent NBA mock draft from ESPN’s Jeremy Woo. ESPN […]
Arizona baseball loses at GCU in walkoff fashion
PHOENIX – In a season where very little has gone right for Arizona baseball, the Wildcats’ Tuesday night loss at GCU serves as a microcosm for the past two months. Arizona overcame a sluggish start offensively to take a 4-run lead into the bottom of the ninth inning, only to watch its lead dissolve into […]
Arizona’s Sydney Stewart, Rylie Holder receive Big 12 Softball weekly honors
It was a great weekend for Arizona softball’s battery. Senior catcher Sydney Stewart didn’t get a lot of opportunities to hit last weekend against Houston, but she was a danger every time she stepped into the box. Freshman pitcher Rylie Holder had her best conference weekend so far. Both were honored for their performances. Stewart […]
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