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The Arizona Wildcats had the chance to win their fourth straight volleyball match when they travelled to face their in-state rivals at Arizona State. Two of their three wins have come against ranked teams, but the No. 8 Sun Devils the highest-ranked team they have faced this season. A slow start and an inability to […]
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There was no shortage of benefits to Arizona’s move from the Pac-12 to the Big 12, but one major drawback was the potential loss of one of the best rivalries in college basketball. When the Wildcats and UCLA would meet it was always a battle, regardless of records and rankings. Arizona’s last two Pac-12 Tournament […]
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She made the Final Four as a member of the Louisville Cardinals in 2024, but when it was time to find a place where she could train and get advice, former Arizona volleyball star Sofia Maldonado Diaz came back to Tucson to join forces with the Wildcats and head coach Rita Stubbs. The former Arizona […]
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Editor’s note: With several sports going on, Wildcat Wrap serves as a recap that focuses on the Arizona programs that we do not have the time to cover on a regular basis but are certainly worthy of recognition. Arizona swimming and diving put together a strong showing in a home meet versus USC last Friday, […]
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With bowl eligibility locked up, Arizona heads into the final quarter of the season looking to improve its resume in order to end up in the best postseason game possible. It’s remaining opponents are a combined 18-9 overall and 9-6 in the Big 12, so it won’t be an easy finish. First up is No. […]
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Arizona baseball has unveiled its 2026 recruiting class, the fifth put together by Chip Hale and his staff but the first since new roster limits went into place in college sports. The Wildcats signed 15 players, 13 from the high school ranks and two out of junior colleges. The prep portion of their class is […]
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Becky Burke’s first class at Arizona includes four players who are ranked as four-star recruits by at least one recruiting service. The 2026 class will step in to replace at least three and possibly four current Wildcats who are listed as seniors or above on the 2025-26 roster. The top-ranked player in the class is […]
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Arizona volleyball head coach Rita Stubbs signed a class of three for 2026 on Wednesday, pulling in middle blocker Marina Vosloo, outside hitter Hayden Reeder, and libero/defensive specialist Gigi Whann from across the country. She also addressed needs that can be difficult to fill from the transfer portal. Going into each offseason, one of the […]
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D1 Softball and Softball America are in agreement. The Arizona Wildcats signed a top 25 class on Wednesday with D1 ranking it No. 24 and SA putting it at No. 25. In both instances, it’s the top class in the Big 12. Arizona got help all over the field with pitcher Lilly Hauser, infielders Natalie […]
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With just over six and a half minutes remaining in Tuesday night’s blowout of NAU, a game Arizona would lead by as many as 41 and win by 35, a chant began from the Zona Zoo student section behind the north basket inside McKale Center. It’s the same one that started around the same time […]
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Arizona men’s basketball is off to a 3-0 start to the season after its 84-49 win over NAU on Tuesday night. Dwayne Aristode tied the Arizona school freshman 3-point record going 6 for 9 from behind the arc to score 18 points. Here’s what Tommy Lloyd, Jaden Bradley and Aristode had to say following the […]
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It took Dwayne Aristode almost two full games to attempt his first collegiate shot. But since that first take he’s hardly missed. Aristode tied a school freshman record with six 3-pointers, five in the second half, en route to 18 points to lead No. 5 Arizona to am 84-49 win over NAU on Tuesday night […]
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It’s Game Day! The Arizona Wildcats are home to take on the NAU Lumberjacks, their first meeting since 2021. Here’s all the info you need to watch, listen to or follow the game online. Come chat with us! Arizona-NAU game time, details: How can I watch Arizona-NAU? Arizona-NAU will be shown on ESPN+. Daron Sutton […]
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Fixing the offensive line was very high on Arizona’s list of offseason priorities after going 4-8. The Wildcats signed eight transfers, including ones with starting experience at Power 4 schools, and even moved a defensive lineman to the other side to help shore up the line. The results have been mostly good, if not inconsistent. […]
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When Arizona joined the Big 12 a year ago it meant facing some new opponents in football. Last season the Wildcats played UCF and West Virginia for the first time, losing on both occasions. The last team left in the league for the UA to battle is Cincinnati, which itself has only been in the […]
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It’s Game Day! The Arizona Wildcats are home to take on the NAU Lumberjacks, their first meeting since 2021. Here’s all the info you need to watch, listen to or follow the game online: Arizona-NAU game time, details: How can I watch Arizona-NAU? Arizona-NAU will be shown on ESPN+. Daron Sutton (play-by-play) and Matt Muehlebach […]
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A lot has happened for Arizona in the first week of the 2025-26 season. The Wildcats knocked off defending NCAA champion Florida in Las Vegas, which bumped them up to No. 5 in the latest Associated Press poll. Over the weekend they got a commitment from 4-star guard Cameron Holmes and are among the finalists […]
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After beating Kansas to get to six wins, the video boards inside Arizona Stadium proudly proclaimed the Wildcats were “going bowling.” Players mimicked bowling motions on the field, and in the locker room giant cardboard bowling pins were passed around in celebration. That was on Saturday evening, and a little into Sunday, but not Monday. […]
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After dropping 30 points in his debut, doing so on a national stage against the defending champions, Tommy Lloyd referred to the launch of Koa Peat’s collegiate career as “a really loud start.” Peat then followed that up with a “pretty solid performance” in Arizona’s home opener. Put those two together and you get a […]
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Arizona men’s basketball began the week with a big commitment from Cameron Holmes on Sunday. Tommy Lloyd and his staff could close the week with an even bigger commitment. Five-star power forward Cameron Williams, the No. 4 player in the class of 2026, will announce his commitment on Friday between Arizona, Duke and Texas. Williams […]
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Quincy Craig was on the field for less than half of Arizona’s offensive plays on Saturday, spending most of that time serving as a blocker on run or pass plays. But on the few occasions he got the ball in his hands he made the most of it. The junior had two touchdowns on just […]
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Arizona men’s basketball didn’t need long to establish itself in the eyes of AP voters. Just one week into the season, the Wildcats have jumped to No. 5 in the AP Top 25 after beating reigning champion Florida last night Monday in Las Vegas. Arizona (2-0) entered the year ranked No. 13 with many writers […]
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Officially bowl eligible, Arizona knows it will have one more game after the regular season ends later this month. But with dozens of postseason bowl games, which ones could the Wildcats play in? That depends on what happens with some of the UA’s old Pac-12 friends. Despite being in the Big 12 Conference, Arizona and […]
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We all hoped Arizona would come out against Kansas and play well because we believed the Wildcats needed to in order to win and secure bowl eligibility. They didn’t. And they didn’t. Uneven performance. Victory earned. Bowl game achieved. The Wildcats got on the board first in their second possession but from there it was […]
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Consistent offense and rebounding. Those were difficult for Arizona in their exhibitions and first regular season -game, but the Wildcats improved in both aspects in their 75-61 win over UC Irvine on Sunday afternoon. The offense didn’t start out great. The Wildcats hit just 2 of 13 shots in the first quarter. They went 0 […]
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