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Arizona softball sweeps Coastal Carolina, Utah Valley at Bear Down Fiesta

On a busy day in Tucson, the Arizona softball team played a doubleheader in the Bear Down Fiesta and pulled off a sweep. The Wildcats beat Coastal Carolina 9-1 in the opener and then Utah Valley 15-0 in the second, both via the run rule. “We were playing too tight from the beginning of the […]

24 days ago | 4 reads

Arizona falls to 0-2 after bullpen struggles against Oregon State

Pitching was expected to be Arizona’s strength this season, but so far it’s been the source of several poor performances already. The Wildcats’ bullpen couldn’t hold a 5-2 lead, giving up five runs in the bottom of the 7th inning of a 7-6 loss to Oregon State on Saturday afternoon at Surprise Stadium. The UA […]

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24 days ago | 1 read

Arizona women’s basketball falls to ASU in overtime

The long day at McKale Center started with College Gameday’s appearance, but the real action got underway with the Arizona-Arizona State women’s basketball game. The Wildcats had a four-point lead to go with 43 seconds to go in regulation but couldn’t maintain it as ASU came back to take a 75-69 victory in overtime. Point […]

24 days ago | 2 reads

Arizona men’s basketball vs. Texas Tech fan discussion

It’s Game Day! The Arizona Wildcats are no longer unbeaten but still No. 1 in the country as they host the Texas Tech Red Raiders. ESPN’s College GameDay was in town, and Caleb Love will be inducted into the Ring of Honor during halftime. Here’s all the info you need to watch, listen to or […]

24 days ago | 2 reads

Arizona baseball falls to Stanford in season opener

SURPRISE—Arizona began last season with three consecutive losses but ended up making it to the College World Series. Something to consider when evaluating the first result of the season. The Wildcats dropped their 2026 opener on Friday night, losing 10-7 to Stanford at Surprise Stadium. It snapped a 6-game win streak against their former Pac-12 […]

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25 days ago | 7 reads

Cloudy day for No. 17 Arizona softball ends with upset by Coastal Carolina

Coastal Carolina made the NCAA postseason last year, but it was still a bit of a surprise to see them come out and jump on the No. 17 Arizona Wildcats. After escaping an upset bid from Drake on Thursday, Arizona couldn’t pull a rabbit out of the hat a second time in the 6-2 loss […]

25 days ago | 3 reads

What to watch for in Arizona baseball’s 2026 season-opening tournament

Getting to the College World Series is a goal of every program, but only eight get to do so each year. Those are long odds in a sport with more than 300 schools competing at the Division I level. Arizona has done so 19 times, most recently last June when it continued a recent trend […]

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26 days ago | 8 reads

Arizona softball outlasts Drake in double-header

The Arizona Wildcats moved up to No. 15 in three of four polls this week, but they almost dropped the ball immediately against Drake on Thursday afternoon. The ‘Cats fought back to take game one 7-6 before winning 7-1 in the late game. Arizona’s transfers once again combined with a few of the holdovers to […]

26 days ago | 3 reads

Arizona softball: What to watch for at Bear Down Fiesta

After an opening weekend that saw Arizona softball run-rule Southern Utah and then go toe-to-toe with Oklahoma, the Wildcats have an easier but by no means lighter workload ahead of them in the coming days. No. 17 Arizona (3-2) hosts the Bear Down Fiesta beginning Thursday, when it takes on Drake in a doubleheader. Arizona […]

26 days ago | 5 reads

Arizona men’s basketball unveils alternative uniforms for ‘Galaxy Slam’

If men’s basketball is the University of Arizona’s most well-known export, space science isn’t far behind. The university is celebrating its acclaimed space program through ‘Galaxy Slam,’ a week-long series of community activities and on-campus events running from Feb. 14-21. Arizona men’s basketball is taking part by wearing special uniforms for the Feb. 18 game […]

27 days ago | 3 reads

Shorthanded Arizona women’s basketball manhandled by Cincinnati Bearcats

This was a game that should have been competitive. The Arizona Wildcats and Cincinnati Bearcats came in bringing up the bottom quarter of the Big 12 standings. They have both had their ups and downs this season and are building towards the future. The initial player availability reports suggested that problems lay ahead for the […]

28 days ago | 5 reads

Arizona football sets date for Spring Showcase

The 2026 season is still more than six months away, but there will be a chance to check out the next version of Arizona football a lot earlier. The UA has announced its Spring Showcase for April 25, a hybrid football/party event in Casino del Sol Stadium that will serve as the end of spring […]

28 days ago | 6 reads

Arizona closer Tony Pluta to undergo Tommy John surgery, miss 2026 season

Arizona would not have made it to the College World Series last season without Tony Pluta. If it wants to get back there this spring it will have to do so without its lockdown closer. Pluta will miss the 2026 season after sustaining a UCL injury to his right elbow, one that will require Tommy […]

28 days ago | 4 reads

Arizona baseball: 2026 squad to lean on pitching experience as offense develops

With a veteran lineup and a pitching staff full of upside, expectations were high for Arizona entering the 2025 season. The Wildcats more then met those, returning to the College World Series. But the year after getting to Omaha can often be a rough one, particularly for teams that saw the bulk of their best […]

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28 days ago | 4 reads