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Arizona softball claims Big 12 Player, co-Defensive Player, Scholar-Athlete of the Year
The Arizona Wildcats have been in the Big 12 for two years. They have produced the Big 12 Player of the Year both times. Arizona catcher Sydney Stewart was named Player of the Year after earning the Big 12 Batting Title with a .490 average in league games. Last year, Wildcat two-way player Devyn Netz […]
NCAA Men’s Golf Tournament: Arizona to host Marana Regional
Arizona men’s golf won’t have to travel for NCAA Regional play. The Wildcats earned the No. 3 seed at the Marana Regional, which the UA will host from May 18-20 at the Gallery Golf Club northwest of Tucson. The top five teams from each of the six regionals advance to the NCAA Championships. Big 12 […]
Arizona men’s tennis coach Clancy Shields in ‘right spot’ as Wildcats prepare for Sweet 16
As Clancy Shields looked around LaNelle Robson Tennis Center on Saturday, he saw the university president, athletic director and men’s basketball head coach all looking on as Arizona men’s tennis play Clemson in second round of the NCAA Tournament. Suresh Garimella, Desireé Reed-Francois and Tommy Lloyd were among the hundreds of spectators who crammed in to […]
Arizona volleyball MB Adrianna Bridges enters transfer portal
Six months after reaching the NCAA Volleyball Tournament for the first time since 2018, the Arizona Wildcats had lost eight players to graduation or transfer. On Tuesday, that number became nine with the announcement of sophomore middle blocker Adrianna Bridges that she will transfer with two years of eligibility left. The Florida native joins outside […]
Arizona football: A way-too-early depth chart for 2026 season
Arizona football may have the month of May off, but that does not mean we are taking any time off. Following the end of spring practices, an idea of what the Wildcats could look like in the fall has formed. There are some positions that have no doubt on who they will put out onto […]
Arizona softball: Catcher Sydney Stewart drafted by AUSL’s Portland Cascade
When college softball players receive their “golden tickets” on their home fields, they know they will be drafted into the AUSL. They just don’t know where. Arizona All-American catcher Sydney Stewart found out where on Monday evening during the 2026 AUSL College Draft. She was taken midway through the second round by the expansion Portland […]
Arizona softball: Big 12 Tournament field set
Things could not have gone worse for the Arizona Wildcats over the weekend. They traveled to Utah where they just needed to win as many games as Oklahoma State to stay in second place in the conference. With the Utes fighting just to get into the Big 12 Softball Tournament, it seemed like something Arizona […]
Utah run-rules No. 19 Arizona, knocking Wildcats to 3rd in Big 12 standings
For the second straight day, the No. 19 Arizona Wildcats failed to find success against Utah pitcher Hailey Maestretti. Maestretti kept the Arizona bats in check through seven innings on Saturday then returned 24 hours later to throw a five-hitter on Sunday. The six-inning 10-2 Utah victory secured a spot in the Big 12 Tournament […]
Arizona baseball swept on road by Big 12-leading Kansas
Arizona’s doomed season began with a 6-game losing streak. It played just below .500 ball for the next two months, but the last two weeks its been back to how it started. The Wildcats lost 11-5 at Kansas on Sunday afternoon, getting swept for the second time in Big 12 play. Arizona (16-30, 7-17 Big […]
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 […]
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