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Arizona football notebook: Unheralded transfers stepping up as Wildcats approach stretch run
In its quest to rebuild the roster following a disappointing 2024 season, Arizona’s coaching staff left no stone unturned in search of talent. The Wildcats added more than 50 new players, including more than two dozen from the NCAA transfer portal. None of the UA’s portal additions ranked among the top 250 in the country, […]
SB Nation Reacts: Who will be Arizona men’s basketball’s top scorer this season?
During each of Tommy Lloyd’s first four seasons it didn’t take much research to figure out who was going to lead Arizona in scoring. Bennedict Mathurin was a future first round NBA pick, Azuolas Tubelis thrived in the Wildcats’ high-low offense and the past two years Caleb Love was going to get his points. But […]
Colorado football expert previews the Arizona game, makes a score prediction
Arizona got last weekend off, its final break before playing five straight games to wrap up the regular season. The same couldn’t be said for Colorado, but maybe it wished it hadn’t played. The Buffaloes (3-5, 1-4 Big 12) were crushed 53-7 at Utah on Saturday, the most lopsided loss of the Deion Sanders era. […]
What Tommy Lloyd, Tobe Awaka and Ivan Kharchenkov said after exhibition win over Embry-Riddle
Arizona basketball finished up its series of exhibition wins with a 113-42 win against Embry-Riddle. Now the Wildcats officially start their season with a road trip to Las Vegas to take on the defending national champion Florida Gators. Here’s what Tommy Lloyd, Tobe Awaka, and Ivan Kharchenkov had to say following the win: Lloyd on […]
Arizona men’s basketball destroys Embry-Riddle in final exhibition
There probably won’t be any 71-point blowouts come next week. Arizona finished up its preseason exhibition slate with a 113-42 win over Embry-Riddle on Monday night at McKale Center, a far less effortless victory than the one nine days earlier against Saint Mary’s. It was the last tune-up before the regular season opener Nov. 3 […]
What Brent Brennan said at his press conference to open Colorado week
Arizona got a much needed week off after back-to-back heartbreaking losses to BYU and Houston, teams that have kept on winning and are a combined 15-1 this season. The focus has fully shifted to this week’s opponent, Colorado, but during the bye the lingering effects of those previous games was still being felt. “They’re pissed […]
Kickoff time, TV info announced for Arizona’s Homecoming game vs. Kansas
Arizona has not been home for a football game in a few weeks, and it will be a little longer before the next one. But when the Wildcats do return to Arizona Stadium it will be for some afternoon delight. The UA’s Homecoming game on Nov. 8 against Kansas will kick off at 1:30 p.m. […]
Friday Night Lights 2025 Edition #4
Arizona is coming off its second bye week and now hits the stretch run with five games in five weeks as it pushes for bowl eligibility. But the UA isn’t the only team or players that fans are interested in. The 21 commits that Arizona has in the 2026 and 2028 (!!) classes are also […]
Arizona men’s basketball vs. Embry-Riddle: Game time, odds, streaming info and more
It’s Game Day! Even if it doesn’t count! The Arizona Wildcats wrap up preseason play when they host the Embry-Riddle Eagles in an exhibition. Here’s all the info you need to watch, listen to or follow the game online: Arizona/Embry-Riddle game time, details: How can I watch Arizona/Embry-Riddle? Arizona/Embry-Riddle will be shown on ESPN+. Daron […]
What to watch for when Arizona men’s basketball hosts Embry-Riddle in final exhibition
The official start of the 2025-26 season is just over a week away, but before Arizona gets into the games that count it has one more that doesn’t. The Wildcats host Embry-Riddle on Monday night in their final preseason tuneup. Arizona beat Saint Mary’s 81-68 in its first exhibition on Oct. 18, a game it […]
Arizona soccer held scoreless in 7th straight loss
It’s been the story of the season for Arizona soccer, especially since Big 12 play started. The Wildcats once again put in a solid defensive effort but could get nothing going on the offensive end in a 1-0 loss to No. 22 Colorado. Arizona head coach Becca Moros once again used an unusual lineup, putting […]
Arizona football opens as small favorite vs. Colorado
For the second time this season, Arizona football enters a road game coming off a bye week. The opponent this time around should be more manageable. Arizona has opened as a 5.5-point favorite for its road contest at Colorado Saturday, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Kickoff time for the game is set for 4 p.m. MST, […]
Arizona volleyball can’t overcome ASU’s defense in 4-set loss
It definitely wasn’t the preparation you want when you’re facing a top 10 team. Arizona volleyball was in Ames playing Iowa State Thursday night and back in Tucson to play No. 6 ASU on Saturday evening. Meanwhile, the Sun Devils have been home practicing and resting in Tempe after having a week off. In the […]
Arizona makes final three schools for top 2026 recruit Cameron Williams
Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd and his coaching staff have the Wildcats in the mix as finalists for one of the top high school players in the nation. Class of 2026 five-star forward Cameron Williams announced Friday that his recruitment is down to Arizona, Duke and Texas. The 6-foot-11 Williams plays for St. Mary’s High […]
Arizona softball shows its power in third week of fall ball
Arizona softball had another 2-0 fall doubleheader, as was expected. Both Central Arizona and Phoenix College had moments of success against the Wildcats, but neither of the junior college programs could hang for long. Arizona defeated CAC 15-0 in six innings and PC 19-1 in five. Both games were played under modified rules. Arizona’s offensive […]
LeBron James wears son Bryce’s Arizona jersey on Lakers bench
LeBron James knows a thing or two about product placement and celebrity endorsements. On Friday night, he gave the Arizona Wildcats men’s basketball program a solid by wearing his son Bryce’s Arizona jersey to the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. LeBron, who is sitting on the bench to begin the season due […]
SB Nation Reacts: Arizona football fans remain bullish despite recent losses
We asked, and you’ve answered. Arizona is riding a 2-game skid during its bye week, albeit both one-score losses with the first coming in double overtime to an unbeaten opponent and the second on a walkoff field goal. That has sapped the momentum of a 4-1 start, the program’s best since 2019, and put into […]
Iowa State ends Arizona volleyball’s 3-game winning streak
It was a big match for the Arizona Wildcats. They went to Ames, IA tied with Iowa State at 5-2 in the Big 12 standings. Despite a strong showing by sophomore Carlie Cisneros in the third set, the Cyclones dominated the Wildcats on both offense and defense to take the 3-0 (25-19, 25-19, 25-23) win […]
Arizona football has been just good enough to get beat, which is actually a step in the right direction
Well, we did want Arizona to be competitive this season. Last weekend’s loss to Houston was yet another heartbreaker for the program and its fans. A game the Cats definitely could have (and maybe should have) won, the final score was not in their favor. Neither of course were the referees, who blew a good […]
Arizona soccer falls at home to No. 9 TCU for 6th straight loss
Arizona soccer was looking to stop its 5-game losing streak against No. 9 TCU in a pink out game on Thursday night. The Wildcats would ultimately fall 1-0 to the Horned Frogs at Mulcahy Stadium. While Arizona (7-10, 2-7 Big 12) may have lost, coach Becca Moros was still proud of her team for competing […]
Arizona women’s basketball falls to West Texas A&M in 1st exhibition
West Texas A&M is a very good Division II women’s basketball team that gives lots of DI programs a good fight in exhibition games. Still, it was a surprise to see the Buffaloes come out and go up by as many as 18 points against the Arizona Wildcats in McKale Center. Not only did the […]
Noah Fifita named to Manning Award watch list
From the Manning Passing Academy to a candidate for the award named after the family. Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita has been added to the watch list for the Manning Award, given annually to college football’s top passer. Fifita, a redshirt junior, has thrown for 1,829 yards and 17 touchdowns in seven games this season. He […]
Arizona softball releases Big 12 schedule
The Arizona Wildcats had a very favorable schedule in its first season as a member of the Big 12. That means the softball schedule for year two won’t be quite as friendly. The conference released the 2026 slate on Thursday afternoon. Arizona will play four home series and four road series. With 11 teams in […]
Arizona volleyball finds ways to battle Big 12 schedule, travel
It’s bad enough to have just one day to get ready for a top 10 team. It’s even worse if you have to play one match then travel over 1,400 miles to play a top 10 team. It’s worse yet if you have to play one match then travel over 1,400 miles from a city […]
Arizona women’s basketball still trying to answer questions in 1st exhibition
There were a lot of questions surrounding Arizona women’s basketball when new head coach Becky Burke took over. Some of those have been answered, but there are countless more to puzzle through. The first exhibition against West Texas A&M should help. “We are thrilled to finally be able to put some uniforms on and get […]
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