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Arizona men’s basketball avoids late collapse to win at BYU, tie best start in school history
At one point Monday night, Arizona looked like it was going to blow a ranked opponent off its home court. Then suddenly the Wildcats were on the verge of an epic collapse. In the end, the perfect record remained intact. On a night when he scored a career-high 29 points, a late block by Brayden […]
Arizona men’s basketball at BYU fan discussion
It’s Game Day! The top-ranked Arizona Wildcats hit the road for a Big Monday matchup against No. 13 BYU. The Wildcats won in Provo last season. Here’s all the info you need to watch, listen to or follow the game online. Come chat with us! Arizona-BYU game time, details: How can I watch Arizona-BYU? Arizona-BYU […]
Start times changed for Arizona softball, gymnastics on Feb. 6
Arizona Athletics has announced changes for softball and gymnastics start times on Feb. 6 to avoid conflicts. The changes mean that the Wildcats will no longer host Oklahoma softball and Utah gymnastics at the same time. The Wildcats’ second day of action on the softball field was supposed to feature the Oklahoma Sooners at Rita […]
Arizona men’s basketball extends run atop AP poll
For the seventh straight poll, Arizona men’s basketball sits atop the Associated Press rankings. Whether the Wildcats can stay there for another week will likely come down to Arizona’s top 15 matchup at BYU tonight. Arizona is the unanimous No. 1 team for the second straight week. Prior to last week, the UA had never […]
Arizona men’s basketball at BYU: Game time, TV schedule, odds, streaming and more
It’s Game Day! The top-ranked Arizona Wildcats hit the road for a Big Monday matchup against No. 13 BYU. The Wildcats won in Provo last season. Here’s all the info you need to watch, listen to or follow the game online: Arizona-BYU game time, details: How can I watch Arizona-BYU? Arizona-BYU will be shown on […]
What to watch for when top-ranked Arizona men’s basketball visits No. 13 BYU
Arizona is off to the second-best start in school history, winning its first 20 games by an average of 22.2 points. The run began with the Wildcats navigating a nonconference gauntlet, one that included five ranked opponents including defending national champion Florida and UConn, the team that claimed the two titles before that and which […]
BYU men’s basketball expert previews the Arizona game, makes a score prediction
Arizona fans have very long memories when it comes to opponents that beat the Wildcats, particularly ones that do so in the NCAA Tournament or at McKale Center. BYU falls into the latter category, winning in Tucson last February on a controversial foul call in the final seconds. It’s the same coach as last year, […]
What Tommy Lloyd, Koa Peat and Tobe Awaka said after Arizona’s blowout win over West Virginia
Before a big time matchup against BYU on Monday, Arizona men’s basketball took care of business against West Virginia with an 88-53 win. Here is what head coach Tommy Lloyd, Koa Peat, and Tobe Awaka had to say following the win over the Bearcats: Lloyd on the ability to play inside and outside : “We walked […]
Iowa State women’s basketball takes advantage of Arizona fouls, turnovers in blowout win
The shorthanded Iowa State Cyclones came into Saturday’s nationally televised game 3-5 in the Big 12. They had lost four of their last five games since losing forward Addy Brown to injury. None of that mattered against an overmatched Arizona Wildcats, who fell behind by 24 at the half on the way to a 90-65 […]
The perfect start might end soon for Arizona men’s basketball, and that could be for the best
A friend of mine sent me a message during Arizona’s demolition of West Virginia for win No. 20 on the season Saturday afternoon. “I actually want to see us lose a game just to see the blueprint because right now I don’t see one,” he wrote. That’s a fair sentiment, especially after watching the Cats […]
Arizona men’s basketball improves to 20-0 with blowout of West Virginia
When Arizona fans walked into McKale Center late Saturday morning they were greeted by small posters on every seat with a giant ‘3’ on it. It’s like the marketing department knew the Wildcats’ game plan. Top-ranked Arizona hit 10 3-pointers, most in a Big 12 game this season, and improved to 20-0 with an 88-53 […]
How and what to watch as Arizona women’s basketball takes on Iowa State
The Iowa State Cyclones were supposed to be one of the best teams in the country this year. A lot of that was due to junior post player Audi Crooks. It turned out that Addy Brown was the piece the team couldn’t do without. The Cyclones have fallen out of the rankings and are just […]
Arizona men’s basketball vs. West Virginia fan discussion
It’s Game Day! The top-ranked Arizona Wildcats look to continue their perfect start to the season when they host the West Virginia Mountaineers, who are making their first trip to Tucson since 1992. Here’s all the info you need to watch, listen to or follow the game online. Come chat with us! Arizona-West Virginia game […]
Arizona men’s basketball vs. West Virginia: Game time, TV schedule, odds, streaming and more
It’s Game Day! The top-ranked Arizona Wildcats look to continue their perfect start to the season when they host the West Virginia Mountaineers, who are making their first trip to Tucson since 1992. Here’s all the info you need to watch, listen to or follow the game online: Arizona-West Virginia game time, details: How can […]
Arizona GymCats rebound from road struggles with season high score
In a year when a late change to the rules made road meets more important than ever, the Arizona GymCats didn’t need what happened last week at Texas Woman’s University. The team scored a 193.350 to lose to both TWU and Denver in a nonconference matchup against the Pioneers. They rebounded with gusto against Towson, […]
Arizona men’s basketball to honor 25th anniversary of 2001 Final Four team
Arizona fans will have an opportunity next month to expression their appreciation for one of the best teams to ever grace McKale Center. Members of the 2000-01 Final Four team will be honored during halftime of Arizona men’s basketball’s Feb. 7 game vs. Oklahoma State. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Wildcats’ last […]
What to watch for when Arizona men’s basketball hosts West Virginia
Arizona ended up blowing out Cincinnati on Wednesday night, winning by 26 thanks to a 37-13 run over the final 14 minutes. Before that it was a slugfest, as most of the games have been during Big 12 play and how they all figure to be from here on out. Throw in the fact the […]
Wildcat Wrap: Arizona men’s tennis to host ITA Kickoff Weekend
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 men’s tennis will host the ITA Kickoff Weekend this Saturday and Sunday, with the winner moving […]
What Tommy Lloyd, Brayden Burries and Ivan Kharchenkov said after Arizona’s win over Cincinnati
In a physical and somewhat sloppy game, Arizona men’s basketball remained undefeated on the season with a 77-51 win over Cincinnati. Here is what head coach Tommy Lloyd, Brayden Burries, and Ivan Kharchenkov had to say following the win over the Bearcats: Lloyd on the interactions with Kerr Kriisa: “Kerr’s a really good player, and […]
Arizona men’s basketball pulls away from pesky Cincinnati in 2nd half to stay unbeaten
There are going to be nights when the shooting isn’t there. Arizona’s hasn’t had many of those during its unbeaten run, but it did on Wednesday night. As long as the defensive effort remains consistent, though, the wins will keep coming. Top-ranked Arizona held Cincinnati to 30.4 percent shooting in a 77-51 win on Wednesday […]
Arizona men’s basketball vs. Cincinnati fan discussion
It’s Game Day! The top-ranked Arizona Wildcats are back home and take on the Cincinnati Bearcats. Here’s all the info you need to watch, listen to or follow the game online. Come chat with us! Arizona-Cincinnati game time, details: How can I watch Arizona-Cincinnati? Arizona-Cincinnati will be shown on Fox Sports 1. Aaron Goldsmith (play-by-play) […]
Eight Arizona softball players earn preseason accolades
There was a lot of turnover on the Arizona softball roster after the Wildcats lost in regionals last year. Faces may have changed, but the Wildcats continue to have a team full of some of the best players in the country. Eight players have been honored by various organizations and media outlets, led by All-American […]
Arizona football announces 2026 schedule
In recording just the eighth season of nine or more wins in school history, Arizona loaded up on victories at home early on and then became road warriors down the stretch. This fall it will have to show the ability to win away from home early to ensure another successful season. The UA’s 2026 schedule […]
Arizona men’s basketball vs. Cincinnati: Game time, TV schedule, odds, streaming and more
It’s Game Day! The top-ranked Arizona Wildcats are back home and take on the Cincinnati Bearcats. Here’s all the info you need to watch, listen to or follow the game online: Arizona-Cincinnati game time, details: How can I watch Arizona-Cincinnati? Arizona-Cincinnati will be shown on Fox Sports 1. Aaron Goldsmith (play-by-play) and Casey Jacobsen (analyst) […]
Fouls hurt Arizona women’s basketball in loss to Kansas
Arizona women’s basketball head coach Becky Burke has talked about how it feels like her team takes a step forward then several steps back. That was the case again when Kansas came to town on Tuesday evening and walked out with an 80-69 victory. “I’m frustrated,” Burke said. “I don’t like losing. I hate, I […]
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