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Sasha Rozin and Gustaf Strom return the ball from an ASU pair during the doubles stage of their game on April 7 at Robson Tennis Center. The Pair defeated their ASU counterparts with a score of 6-2.

No. 10 Arizona men’s tennis ends regular season defeating Washington, No. 57 Oregon

Jason Dayee
April 21, 2024
Arizona women’s basketball player Esmery Martinez grabs a rebound in McKale Center on Feb. 9. The Wildcats lost to Stanford University, 60-84.

Arizona alumni Esmery Martinez and Helena Pueyo selected in 2024 WNBA Draft

Jason Dayee
April 18, 2024
An Arizona tennis player celebrates his pair’s win over an ASU pair on April 7 at Robson Tennis Center. The first set of matches was dominated by doubles before fanning out into singles matches for the rest of the day.

No. 8 Arizona men’s tennis sweeps Utah on Senior Day

Jason Dayee
April 15, 2024
Arizona tennis players celebrate in a circle after defeating Arizona State 4-2 at Robson Tennis Center on April 7. The hard-fought victory came down to a singles match between Gustaf Strom and Max McKennon.

No. 9 Arizona men’s tennis defeats No. 21 ASU for the fourth straight time

Jason Dayee
April 8, 2024
The Arizona womens basketball team continues the tradition of banging on the drum before a game against Loyola Marymount University on Sunday, Nov. 12, in McKale Center.

Arizona WBB 2023-2024 season recap

Jason Dayee
April 3, 2024
Arizona Stadium is seen from National Championship Drive and Enke Street in August 2023. The Athletics Department is now addressing modernization during the financial crisis.

Arizona athletics financial crisis response: Modernizing athletics operation

Jason Dayee
April 1, 2024
Arizona mens tennis players high five after a point against New Mexico State on Feb. 6 at Lanelle Robson tennis center. Arizona lost this set 7 games to 5.

No. 7 Arizona men’s tennis defeats No. 59 California but suffers first conference loss to No. 33 Stanford

Jason Dayee
March 30, 2024
  Eric Padgham and Gustaf Strom chest bump in celebration at a doubles match Pepperdine University on Feb. 3 at the LaNelle Robson Tennis Center. The Wildcats went on to win the match 6-1. 

No. 6 Arizona men’s tennis sweep its opening weekend of conference play against No. 47 USC and No. 24 UCLA

Jason Dayee
March 25, 2024
Helena Pueyo makes a jump shot in the third quarter during the Washington State game in McKale Center on Feb. 16. Pueyo made 18 points during the game.

No. 11 Arizona WBB moves on to the Round of 64 in the NCAA Tournament to face No. 6 Syracuse

Jason Dayee
March 22, 2024
Women’s basketball assistant coach Salvo Coppa gives directions to Skylar Jones (left), Esmery Martinez and Breya Cunningham in McKale Center on Jan. 26 against Cal. Jones scored 6 points in the third quarter in her first career start in the matchup.

No. 11 Arizona WBB secures First Four spot, set to face No 11 Auburn in NCAA Tournament opener

Jason Dayee
March 19, 2024
Gustaf Strom a player on the Arizona mens tennis team screams in celebration after winning a point in a game against Pepperdine University on Feb. 3 at the LaNelle Robson Tennis Center. The Wildcats went on to win the match 6-1.

No. 7 Arizona men’s tennis sweep weekend matches against Eastern Illinois and No. 11 Illinois

Jason Dayee
March 10, 2024
Skylar Jones going in for the shot during the USC game Feb. 29 in Mckale Center. Jones had 19 points.

Arizona WBB advances to Pac-12 Tournament Quarterfinals to face USC

Jason Dayee
March 7, 2024
Arizonas Courtney Blakely dribbles the ball looking for a pass during the USC game in Mckale Center on Feb. 29. Arizona lost 95-93.

Arizona WBB faces Washington in Pac-12 Tournament opener

Jason Dayee
March 5, 2024
Colton Smith lunges in a doubles match against Pepperdine University on Feb. 3 at the LaNelle Robson Tennis Center. The Wildcats went on to win the match 6-1. 

No. 9 Arizona men’s tennis win the Diablos College Tennis Invitational

Jason Dayee
March 4, 2024
Jada Williams of the Wildcats guards Sun Devil Jaddan Simmons during their game at the McKale Center on Feb. 4. The Wildcats defense held strong through the second half with a final score of 52-63.

Arizona WBB closes out its regular season against No. 7 USC and No. 8 UCLA

Jason Dayee
February 27, 2024
Arizonas Helena Pueyo handles the ball during the Washington State game in McKale Center on Feb. 16. Pueyo was one of the Wildcats to score double figures.

Arizona WBB takes to the road to face No. 3 Stanford and Cal

Jason Dayee, Sports Editor
February 22, 2024
The University of Arizona announced Monday Feb. 19 that Desireé Reed-Francois would be the next Athletic Director for the Wildcats. Reed-Francois graduated from the UA law school before she started her AD journey. Courtesy Mike Christy Arizona Athletics

DesireĂ© Reed-Francois hired as UA’s next athletic director

Jason Dayee, Sports Editor
February 20, 2024
Eric Padgham serves the ball in a doubles match at a game against Pepperdine University on Feb. 3 at the LaNelle Robson Tennis Center. The Wildcats went on to win the match 6-1. 

Arizona men’s tennis first appearance at the ITA National Indoor Championships

Jason Dayee, Sports Editor
February 19, 2024
Jalyn Brown of the ASU Sun Devils keeps the ball away from the Wildcats’ defense during their game in McKale Center on Feb. 4. The Sun Devils only tied the lead once, before the point gap began to widen.

Arizona WBB returns home to face Washington State and Washington

Jason Dayee, Sports Editor
February 14, 2024
Pelle Larsson celebrates a breakaway dunk against the University of Texas at Arlington in McKale Center on Sunday, Nov. 19. Larsson gathered a game high of three offensive rebounds as well as scoring 13 points of his own.

The Daily Wildcat’s team and player of the week: Feb. 11

Jason Dayee, Sports Editor
February 13, 2024
Kailyn Gilbert, a guard on the Arizona womens basketball team, dribbles down the court on Jan. 29 in McKale Center. The Wildcats would lose the divisional game against Washington State University 59-70.

Arizona WBB remains in California to face No. 10 USC

Jason Dayee, Sports Editor
February 10, 2024
Guard Jada Williams pushes through Cals defense on Jan. 28 in McKale Center. Arizona women’s basketball lost to Stanford 96-64.

Arizona WBB falls to No. 9 UCLA

Jason Dayee, Sports Editor
February 9, 2024
Esmery Martinez of the Arizona Wildcats bangs the drum after being named player of the game against the Sun Devils in McKale Center on Feb. 4. Martinez scored 18 points and provided two assists during the game.

Arizona WBB hits the road to face off against No. 9 UCLA

Jason Dayee, Sports Editor
February 8, 2024
A referee follows Jada Williams as she travels up the court in a game against Cal in McKale Center on Jan. 26. The freshman guard scored 13 points for the game.

Arizona WBB welcomes its in-state rivals ASU in McKale

Jason Dayee, Sports Editor
February 1, 2024
The Arizona football team runs onto the field at Arizona Stadium with fireworks on Saturday, Nov. 18. No. 19 Arizona beat the No. 16 University of Utah 42-18.

Arizona football’s 2024 Big 12 conference schedule

Jason Dayee, Sports Editor
February 1, 2024
  Eric Padgham and Gustaf Strom chest bump in celebration at a doubles match Pepperdine University on Feb. 3 at the LaNelle Robson Tennis Center. The Wildcats went on to win the match 6-1. 

No. 13 Arizona men’s tennis advances to ITA National Indoor Championships, making program history by defeating No. 24 Baylor

Jason Dayee, Sports Editor
January 29, 2024
Jada Williams pulls a tight defense against Cal on Jan. 26 in McKale Center. The freshman guard scored 13 points for the game.

Arizona WBB splits homestand against Cal and No. 6 Stanford

Jason Dayee, Sports Editor
January 28, 2024
Arizona footballs Treydan Stukes (2) enlivens fans on Saturday, Nov. 18, at Arizona Stadium. The football team beat the No. 16 University of Utah 42-18.

Head coach Brent Brennan’s additions to Arizona’s 2024 football coaching staff

Kenzie Dilworth and Jason Dayee
January 28, 2024
Gustaf Strom a player on the Arizona mens tennis team screams in celebration after winning a point in a game against Pepperdine University on Feb. 3 at the LaNelle Robson Tennis Center. The Wildcats went on to win the match 6-1.

No. 13 Arizona men’s tennis sweeps Miami to begin ITA Kickoff

Jason Dayee, Sports Editor
January 27, 2024
UA football players make their way onto their home field for the first game of the season on Saturday, Sept. 2, against NAU. The game was victorious for the Wildcats, who secured a 38-3 win.

Arizona football roster: which players are remaining amid coaching changes

Kellen O’Halloran and Jason Dayee
January 25, 2024
The Arizona womens basketball bench celebrates a 3-point shot on Jan. 27, in McKale Center. The Wildcats won the game 61-54.

Arizona WBB returns to McKale to face Cal and No. 6 Stanford in this week’s matchups

Jason Dayee, Sports Editor
January 25, 2024
Arizona mens basketball players are introduced during pregame in McKale Center on Monday, Oct. 20. Arizona won its preseason exhibition against Lewis-Clark State College 110-70.

OPINION: Arizona’s most anticipated spring sports matchups

Jason Dayee, Sports Editor
January 24, 2024
Dedication of the Dick Tomey Practice Fields 11/1/19 in Tucson, Ariz.

Arizona parts ways with athletic director Dave Heeke, naming Mike Candrea as interim

Jason Dayee, Sports Editor
January 23, 2024
The Arizona womens basketball team continues the tradition of banging on the drum before a game against Loyola Marymount University on Sunday, Nov. 12, in McKale Center.

Arizona WBB remains on the road, facing Washington and Washington State in this week’s matchups

Jason Dayee, Sports Editor
January 18, 2024
Arizonas new football head coach Brent Brennan in a n introductory press conference in McKale Center on Tuesday Jan. 16. Brennan is coming to the UA from San Jose State University and will be the 31 head coach for Wildcats.

Arizona football is set to welcome Brent Brennan as its next head coach

Jason Dayee, Sports Editor
January 16, 2024
University of Arizona head coach, Jedd Fisch, watches his players as they run a play at Arizona Stadium on April 9. Fisch is entering his second year as head coach of the Wildcats.

Jedd Fisch leaving Arizona, expected to become Washington’s next head coach

Jason Dayee, Sports Editor
January 14, 2024
Kailyn Gilbert of the Arizona womens basketball team celebrates being named MVP after an exhibition game win against West Texas A&M University in McKale Center in Tucson on Wednesday, Oct. 25. Gilbert scored 24 points in the game, leading the Wildcats to a 103-58 victory.

Arizona WBB heads back on the road to face Oregon State and Oregon in this week’s matchups

Jason Dayee, Sports Editor
January 11, 2024
Jedd Fisch, head coach of the Arizona football team, watches his team on Nov. 19, at Arizona Stadium. The Wildcats would lose 20-31. 

Arizona football defensive coordinator Johnny Nansen departs for Texas after three seasons with the Wildcats

Jason Dayee
January 7, 2024
Arizona football linebacker Jacob Manu (5) grabs the football and turns over to the crowd on Saturday, Nov. 18, at Arizona Stadium. The No. 19 Wildcats beat the No. 16 University of Utah 42-18.

No. 14 Arizona outlasts No. 12 Oklahoma in Valero Alamo Bowl

Jason Dayee, Assistant Sports Editor
December 29, 2023
Arizona football freshman linebacker Dominic Hanger gets some practice catches in before the sold out home game against the University of Washington on Saturday, Sept. 30, in Tucson. The Wildcats lost the game 24-31.

No. 16 Arizona football vs. ASU preview: Can the Wildcats keep the Territorial Cup for back-to-back seasons?

Jason Dayee
November 24, 2023
Arizona football wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (4) secures a 20 yard pass during the football game against Oregon State University on Saturday, Oct. 28. Arizona won the game 27-24

No. 19 Arizona football dismantles No. 16 Utah in its final home game of the regular season

Jason Dayee
November 19, 2023
Deric English (31) of the Arizona football team watches the action from the sidelines during the Homecoming football game against No. 20 UCLA at Arizona Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 4. English is playing his first season as a freshman.

No. 23 Arizona vs. Colorado preview: Can the Wildcats achieve another milestone win?

Jason Dayee
November 9, 2023
Fans congratulate Arizona football safety DJ Warnell Jr. (14) after Arizona beat No. 20 UCLA 27-10 in the Homecoming football game. Warnell Jr. transferred to Arizona from UCLA earlier in his career.

Arizona football secures bowl eligibility with third consecutive ranked victory over No. 20 UCLA

Jason Dayee
November 5, 2023
Jacob Manu (5) reaches the ball on Oct. 28 at Arizona Stadium. The football team upset Oregon State 27-24.

Arizona football vs. No. 11 Oregon State preview: Can the Wildcats secure a second straight ranked win?

Jason Dayee
October 26, 2023
In April 2019, the Arizona womens basketball team shattered a previous attendance record of 8,400 by having over 10,000 fans come out to see the team play in McKale Center.

McKale Center: 50th anniversary of biggest sports moments

Jason Dayee
October 23, 2023
Linemen on the the Arizona and UTEP football teams prepare to start a play at Arizona Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 16. Arizona won the game 31-10.

Arizona football: Looking back at the first half season of play and preparing for the home stretch

Jason Dayee and Mason Duhon
October 22, 2023
UA football players make their way onto their home field for the first game of the season on Saturday, Sept. 2, against NAU. The game was victorious for the Wildcats, who secured a 38-3 win.

Arizona football vs. No. 19 Washington State recap: Arizona gets its first ranked win of the season in style

Jason Dayee
October 15, 2023
Arizona wide receivers Jacob Cowing (2) and Tetairoa McMillan (4) show emotions after McMillans impressive catch at Arizona Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 16. The Wildcats secured a 31-10 win.

The Daily Wildcat’s team and player of the week

Jason Dayee, Assistant Sports Editor
October 10, 2023
Arizona football cornerback Tacario Davis (23) calls out to his teammates before a play during their game against UCLA at Arizona Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 4. The Wildcats’ offense consistently managed to make advances through the fourth quarter leading to a victory of 27-10 over the Bruins.

Arizona football vs. No. 9 USC preview: Can the Wildcats knock off the reigning Heisman-led Trojans?

Jason Dayee
October 5, 2023
Led by tight end Tanner McLachlan (84), the Arizona football team makes its way onto the field for the sold out home game against the University og Washington in Tucson on Saturday, Sept. 30. The Wildcats lost the game 24-31.

Arizona football’s strong defensive effort falls short in 31-24 loss to No. 7 Washington

Jason Dayee
October 1, 2023
Arizona football defensive lineman Tyler Manoa (92) stays alert at Arizona footballs game against UTEP on Saturday, Sept. 16. The Wildcats won with a score of 31-10.

Arizona football vs. Stanford preview: Can the Wildcats begin conference play with a win?

Jason Dayee
September 21, 2023
Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (4) dodges a tackle, resulting in a touchdown against UTEP on Saturday, Sept. 16 at Arizona Stadium. The Wildcats won the game 31-10, improving to 2-1 on the season.

Arizona football vs. UTEP: Wildcats get an all-around team win to get their second win of the season

Jason Dayee
September 18, 2023
Tyler Powell (87), Keyan Burnett (88) and Roberto Miranda (85) get geared up for the first home football game of the season. The Wildcats secured a 38-3 win against NAU.

Arizona football vs. Mississippi State preview: Will the Wildcats extend their winning streak?

Jason Dayee
September 10, 2023
Arizona football linebacker Jacob Manu (5) flexes over a member of the NAU football team at the first home game of the season. The Wildcats secured a 38-3 win.

Arizona’s redemption: all-around team victory over NAU in season opener

Jason Dayee
September 5, 2023
Jedd Fisch, head coach of Arizona football, prepares for the basketball tip in Tucson, Ariz. on Saturday, April 24. The tip took the place of the traditional coin toss.

Staying home: Arizona football lands five-star edge Elijah Rushing

Jason Dayee
August 27, 2023
Arizona football coach Jedd Fisch raises his fist in the air in the last seconds of a football game against North Dakota State University on Saturday Sept. 17 in Arizona Stadium. The Wildcats won the game 31-28 advancing their record to 2 and 1. 

Arizona lands homegrown talent: Four-star in-state QB Demond Williams commits to Wildcats for 2024

Jason Dayee
August 9, 2023
Jedd Fisch, head coach of the Arizona football team, watches his team on Nov. 19, at Arizona Stadium. The Wildcats would lose 20-31. 

Five key takeaways from Arizona’s 2023 Pac-12 Media Day

Jason Dayee
July 21, 2023
Head coach Tommy Lloyd of the Arizona mens basketball team points during a game on Nov. 17, in McKale Center. The Wildcats won their third game against Utah Tech University 104-77.

Arizona set to take on Alabama and Gonzaga in Jerry Colangelo’s Hall of Fame Series

Jason Dayee
July 18, 2023
Arizona guard Cedric Henderson Jr. plays in a game against Arizona State University on Feb. 25 in McKale Center. The Wildcats lost the game 88-89. 

Former Arizona Wildcats Azuolas Tubelis and Cedric Henderson Jr. sign with 76ers’, Cavaliers’ Summer League teams

Jason Dayee
July 12, 2023
KJ Lewis twists for the field goal early in the second half against Lewis-Clark State College in McKale Center on Oct. 20. Arizona won convincingly against Lewis-Clark State 110-70.

New faces: Arizona’s 2023-24 men’s basketball freshman class

Jason Dayee
June 27, 2023
Arizona Wildcats Justin Flowe (10) smiles wide at the spring game at Arizona Stadium on April 15. The blue team won 23 -19.

The quarterback shuffle: Looking at Arizona football’s standout spring performances

Jason Dayee
April 17, 2023
The brightest ever Gamma-Ray Burst illuminates the sky on October 9, 2022, captured an hour later in this image, showcasing the X-ray scattered rings formed by dust layers in our galaxy. (Image Credit: NASA, Swift, A. Beardmore - University of Leicester)

UA astronomers discuss historic gamma-ray burst and scientists’ next steps

Jason Dayee
April 14, 2023
Arizona running back, Jonah Coleman (24), runs with the ball as a defender tackles him at Arizona Stadium on April 9. Arizona held its annual spring game in which Arizona players faced off against one another.  

Three key takeaways from Arizona football’s April 8 practice

Jason Dayee
April 10, 2023
Kyle Ostendorp a punter on the Arizona football team practices punts during pregame on Saturday Aug. 20 at Arizona Stadium. The mock game would consist of the offence taking on the deffence for the night in a friendly scrimmage.

Three key takeaways from Arizona football’s April 1 practice

Jason Dayee
April 3, 2023
University of Arizona head coach, Jedd Fisch, watches his players as they run a play at Arizona Stadium on April 9. Fisch is entering his second year as head coach of the Wildcats.

Three key takeaways from spring football practice

Jason Dayee
March 27, 2023
Kailyn Gilbert, a guard on the Arizona womens basketball team, is named player of the game and beats the drum twice for the two wins this season on Nov. 13, in McKale Center. The Wildcats won their second game 87-47.

The Daily Wildcat’s team and player of the week (2/19/23)

Jason Dayee
February 21, 2023
Assistant Head Coach Charita Stubbs talks to players in McKale Center on Nov. 23, 2022, in a game against University of Colorado at Boulder. The Wildcats lost the match 3 games to 1. (Courtesy of  Rebecca Sasnett, Arizona Athletics)

Wildcat alumna Charita Stubbs takes on new role as head Arizona volleyball coach; ‘I bleed red and blue’

Jason Dayee
January 22, 2023
The Arizona volleyball teams head coach Dave Rubio during the Arizona Wildcats vs. Appalachian St. volleyball game on Aug. 30, 2019, in McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. (Photo by JB Barrera / for Arizona Athletics)

Arizona volleyball head coach Dave Rubio steps down after 31 seasons

Jason Dayee
January 20, 2023
Jaelyn Hodge, number 11, receives the ball from New Mexico State.

Arizona volleyball gets swept by Stanford for the second time this season

Jason Dayee
November 22, 2022
Jaelyn Hodge (11) celebrates scoring a point in a game against the University of Oregon on Oct. 28 in McKale Center. The Wildcats would go on to lose the game 1-3.

Arizona volleyball gets back into the win column by defeating University of California, Berkeley

Jason Dayee
November 19, 2022
Emery Herman (4) serves the ball during a game on Friday, Oct. 7, in McKale Center. The Wildcats ultimately would lose against USC 3-2.

Arizona volleyball defeats Washington to start weekend but loses to Washington State the next day

Jason Dayee
November 17, 2022
The Arizona volleyball team huddles together after a game against ASU on Sept. 21 in McKale Center. The Wildcats would lose to ASU 1 match to 3. 

Arizona volleyball faces back-to-back losses on the road

Jason Dayee
November 11, 2022
Alayna Johnson (32) and Jaelyn Hodge (11) signal to the rest of the team while the University of Southern California prepares to serve during the volleyball game on Oct. 17, in McKale Center. Arizona lost to USC with a score of 3-1. 

Arizona loses back to back in Washington

Jason Dayee
October 24, 2022
The Arizona volleyball team huddles together after a game against ASU on Sept. 21 in McKale Center. The Wildcats would lose to ASU 1 match to 3. 

Arizona volleyball loses to USC and UCLA, moving to 11-6 on the season

Jason Dayee
October 10, 2022
Jedd Fisch, head coach of the Arizona football team, stares at the jumbotron after a play during a game against Pac-12 rival University of Oregon on Oct. 8 at Arizona Stadium. The Wildcats would lose the game 49-22. 

Arizona football loses by 27 points to Oregon

Jason Dayee
October 9, 2022
The Arizona volleyball team huddles together after a game against ASU on Sept. 21 in McKale Center. The Wildcats would lose to ASU 1 match to 3. 

Arizona volleyball split their matches in Oregon

Jason Dayee
October 3, 2022
Sophia Maldonado Diaz (2) serves the ball in a game against ASU on September 21 in McKale Center. The Wildcats would lose the game 1-3.

Arizona volleyball falls to Utah 3-0 for second straight loss

Jason Dayee
September 26, 2022
The Arizona volleyball team huddles together after a game against ASU on Sept. 21 in McKale Center. The Wildcats would lose to ASU 1 match to 3. 

Arizona volleyball falls short against ASU, losing their first home game of the season

Jason Dayee
September 22, 2022
Arizona volleyball player Alayna Johnson (32) sets the ball over the net on Sept. 17 in McKale Center. The Wildcats would go undefeated in the tournament over the weekend. 

Arizona volleyball leaves Wildcat Classic tournament undefeated

Jason Dayee
September 18, 2022
Jaleesa Caroccio (5) yells in excitement after the Arizona volleyball team scores a point at the game against Utah on Nov 12, located in McKale Center.

Arizona volleyball sweeps the competition at the Aztec Invitational

Jason Dayee
September 11, 2022
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