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Arizona quaterback Khalil Tate (14) celebrates in the endzone after a touchdown during the UA-UCLA game on Oct. 13 at Arizona Stadium.

Best and Worst of Arizona Athletics in 2017-18

Syrena Tracy
May 3, 2018
Arizona’s right handed pitcher Cody Deason (15) comes onto the field after the loss against Stanford on Saturday April 21 at Hi-Corbett Field in Tucson, Ariz.

No. 2 Stanford sweeps Arizona in weekend series

Syrena Tracy
April 22, 2018
Donta Williams, freshman baseball player for the University of Arizona, talks about hitting the first home run in the new Terry Francona Hitting Center, his role on the team, and being the 'backflip guy.'

VIDEO: Freshman Donta Williams on his first home run and being the “backflip guy”

Syrena Tracy
April 12, 2018
With the game being a tie at the top of 5th inning, Cesar Salazar (12) puts on his helmet against Oregon State University at Hi Corbett Field on April 6.

No. 4 OSU secures game one of series against ‘Cats

Syrena Tracy
April 7, 2018
Arizona's Avery Weems (27) windups for the pitch in Game 3 of UA vs Bryant on Sunday, Feb. 18 at Hi-Corbett Field in Tucson, Ariz.

Arizona baseball takes game one against Nicholls State

Syrena Tracy
March 30, 2018
Arizona's Matt Fraizer throws the ball to first during the Arizona-Washington State game at Hi Corbett field on Friday March 23 in Tucson Ariz.

Life father, like son

Syrena Tracy
March 27, 2018
Arizona's Zach Stone (45), prepares to the release the pitch during the Arizona-Washington State University game on March 24 at Hi Corbett Stadium in Tucson, Ariz.

‘Cats grab series win against WSU

Syrena Tracy
March 25, 2018
Arizona Gymnastics break their long-lasting losing streak as they defeat Stanford this Sunday, Feb. 11 at the McKale center in Tucson, Ariz. The Cats also celebrated their graduating seniors, as it was their last regular match of the season.

Adobe Spark: Arizona GymCats season in review and Pac-12 Championships preview

Syrena Tracy
March 22, 2018
The UA Gymnastics team huddles together after completing the second rotation of the UA v UNC, SJSU, and Air Force meet on March 9th in McKale Center.

GymCats fall to LSU in final meet of the season

Syrena Tracy
March 18, 2018
Gentle Ben’s Brewing Company located on University Boulevard sells a combination of beers named “Flight,” which includes different shades of beer and bitterness. All beers are brewed locally with their store, Barrio Brewing Co.

Business is boomin’ for local sports bars and restaurants

Syrena Tracy
February 25, 2018
UA gymnast Victoria Ortiz prepares to perform her routine on the balancebeam during the UA gymnastics team’s competition against Utah on January 26 inMckale Center.

GymCats suffer another loss to season against rival ASU

Syrena Tracy
February 25, 2018
UA gymnast Courtney Cowles performs her routine on the balance beamduring the UA gymnastics team’s competition against Utah on January 26 in Mckale Center.

Suspended GymCats will be back for rival meet against Sun Devils

Syrena Tracy
February 20, 2018
Stills from video works that Schneider exhibited in Fall of 2017 at the Loft Cinema in Tucson, Ariz. for a group show titled "Gesticulate". Both works drew from Schneiders experiences as a black, female athlete. Titled "Balance Beam" (2017)

Leaving their mark

Syrena Tracy
February 19, 2018
Arizona Gymnastics break their long-lasting losing streak as they defeat Stanford this Sunday, Feb. 11 at the McKale center in Tucson, Ariz. The Cats also celebrated their graduating seniors, as it was their last regular match of the season.

GymCats get first win of 2018 season against No. 20 Standford

Syrena Tracy
February 11, 2018
A baseball glove sits on the railing of the Hi Corbett Field.

Fresh faces on the diamond for Arizona baseball

Syrena Tracy
February 10, 2018
 Arizona junior pitcher Robby Medel (23) was the Wildcats' first reliever of the game. Arizona played Sam Houston in game five of the NCAA Lubbock Regional on June 4, 2017, at Dan Law Field.  

Robby Medel shows confidence in expanding role

Syrena Tracy
February 9, 2018
Arizona gymnastics huddles together before their meet against Denver on Jan. 6 in McKale Center. 

GymCats regroup and aim for first win of season against No. 20 Stanford

Syrena Tracy
February 7, 2018
Daily Wildcat Sports reporter, Syrena Tracy, sits down with Kennady Schneider and Victoria Ortiz to play a little match game.

Chalking up: Inseparable GymCats Ortiz and Schneider support one another through final year

Syrena Tracy
February 1, 2018
UA gymnast Christina Berg performs her routine on the floor during the UAgymnastics team’s competition against Utah on January 26 in Mckale Center.

GymCats reach season and career highs despite loss to No. 3 Utah

Syrena Tracy
January 27, 2018
Wilbur Wildcat crowd surfs during the UA-Oregon State game on Nov. 11 at Arizona Stadium.

Lower ticket prices aiming to fill up Arizona Stadium for 2018 season

Syrena Tracy
January 26, 2018
Arizona gymnastics junior Danielle Spencer exhibitions on the balance beam during the meet against Denver on Saturday, Jan. 6 in McKale Center.

GymCats aim for high scores and first win against No. 3 Utah

Syrena Tracy
January 25, 2018
Arizona's Courtney Cowles takes a moment to herself before completeing her routine on the beam against UCLA.

Courtney Cowles flips the script

Syrena Tracy
January 23, 2018
Women's Beach Volleyball (left), UA Men's Hockey (middle), Women's Gymnastics (right)

Life of a woman in sports journalism

Rachel Huston, Kelly McCarthy, and Syrena Tracy
January 23, 2018
Arizona's Kennady Schneider holds up a hand mid-routine on the floor.

‘Cats fall short to Bruins

Syrena Tracy
January 21, 2018
Daily Wildcat reporter Syrena Tracy sits down with Maddi Leydin to discuss her transition from Australia to Arizona.

Aussie GymCat tumbled her way to Tucson from Down Under

Syrena Tracy
January 19, 2018
Arizona gymnastics senior Kennady Schneider competes on floor against Denver on Jan. 6 in McKale Center. 

Wildcats hoping to rebound against No. 4 UCLA

Syrena Tracy
January 18, 2018
Wildcats unable to bring home win against Iowa State

Wildcats unable to bring home win against Iowa State

Syrena Tracy
January 13, 2018
Arizona gymnastics sophomore Christina Berg sticks her dismount on the uneven bars during the GymCats Showcase on Dec. 5 in McKale Center.

GymCats fall to Denver in season opener

Syrena Tracy
January 7, 2018
Arizona gymnastics sophomore Jenny Leung performs on the balance beam during the GymCat Showcase on Dec. 5 at McKale Center. 

GymCats prepare for season opener at home against Denver

Syrena Tracy
January 5, 2018
UA gymnast Victoria Ortiz strikes a pose on the balance beam during the GymCats Showcase on Dec. 5 in McKale Center. 

GymCats showcase preseason skills

Syrena Tracy
December 6, 2017
Madison Cindric does a midair split while warming up for her floor routine during Arizona's 194.025-191.600 win over Utah State and Texas Woman's in McKale Center on Jan. 6.

GymCats tumble their way into 2017-2018 season

Syrena Tracy
November 29, 2017
The UA women's basketball team poses with their trophy after winning the "Athletic Director's Cup for Community Service" CATSYS award on April 19.

‘Cats give back to the community

Syrena Tracy
November 27, 2017
Arizona outside hitter Elizabeth Shelton (17) kills the ball over the net against the No. 16 Oregon Ducks Sunday, Nov. 12 at McKale Center. 

Wildcats upset Ducks in five sets

Syrena Tracy
November 12, 2017
The Arizona Wildcats can't pull off a win against ranked No. 17 USC Trojans, with a final score of 49-35. 

Arizona fights back, but is unable to hold off Trojans

Syrena Tracy
November 5, 2017
Arizona's Tony Fields II (1) is pushed aside by USC's Daniel Imatorbhebhe (88) during the UA-USC football game in Los Angeles, Calif.

Halftime: Trojans running over Wildcats

Syrena Tracy
November 5, 2017
Arizona's Makenna Martin (22) reaches for the ball during the UA-Stanford volleyball game on Oct. 29.

Arizona gets swept by Stanford for second time this season

Syrena Tracy
October 29, 2017
A member of the Pride of Arizona marching band performs on Bear Down Friday during homecoming week on Oct. 27.

Arizona fans more optimistic about football season

Syrena Tracy
October 29, 2017
Alexis Del Castillo, left, and Courtney James Broome, right, pose after being named the 2013 Homecoming king and queen. Broome is an assistant coach for the 2017-2018 cheerleading team.

Arizona royalty hasn’t stopped cheering for ‘Cats

Syrena Tracy
October 25, 2017
Arizona outside hitter Kendra Dahlke (8) hits the ball over an Eastern Kentucky defender on Sept. 1 in McKale Center.

Dahlke won’t let mind block her

Syrena Tracy
October 11, 2017
Dave Heeke was introduced as the new athletic director March 2 at Lowell-Stevens football facility. Heeke served as athletic director at Central Michigan University for 11 years prior to accepting the position at Arizona.

UA initiates dismissal process against ‘Book’ Richardson, AD Dave Heeke gives statement

Syrena Tracy
September 28, 2017
UA outside hitter Kendra Dahlke spikes the ball against ASU on Sept. 21, 2016. The Wildcats take on the Sun Devils in their first Pac-12 conference match this Thursday, Sept. 21.

Consistency lost amongst ‘Cats

Syrena Tracy
September 20, 2017
Arizona outside hitter Paige Whipple (10) tips the ball over the net during game three of the Cactus Classic against Radford on Sept. 2.

Whipple sets up for success at Arizona

Syrena Tracy
September 13, 2017

Arizona suffers first loss of the season to Houston

Syrena Tracy
September 10, 2017
Arizona defense blocks a touchdown by Houston before halftime on Sept. 9 at Arizona Stadium.

HALFTIME: A back and fourth battle, Houston leads 17-10

Syrena Tracy
September 10, 2017
The Arizona Wildcats are looking for redemption after a subpar 2016 season. Head Coach Rich Rodriguez is on the hot seat and will try to weather the storm to save his job in 2017.

VIDEO: Daily Wildcat football season preview

Saul Bookman and Syrena Tracy
August 31, 2017
John Court, center, will be taking over as the Wildcats' Interim Gymnastics coach after former head coach Tabitha Yim left for Stanford.

John Court named new gymnastics interim head coach

Syrena Tracy
August 30, 2017
Arizona wide receiver Trey Griffey (5) makes his final grand entrance to Arizona Stadium before Arizona's 56-35 win against ASU on Friday, Nov. 25, 2016.

Football Guide ’17: Football game day essentials

Syrena Tracy
August 30, 2017
Washington running back Myles Gaskin (9) is derailed by Arizona free safety Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (6) during Arizona's overtime 35-28 loss to Washington in Arizona Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 24.

Football Guide ’17: Flannigan-Fowles optimistic about season

Syrena Tracy
August 30, 2017
Arizona gymnastics head coach Tabitha Yim watches the screen in McKale Center on Jan. 8. Yim has been the head coach at Arizona for two seasons.

GymCats coach Yim leaves for Stanford

Syrena Tracy
August 23, 2017
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Arizona volleyball releases 2017 schedule

Syrena Tracy
June 18, 2017
Senior Sage Watson competes in hurdling at the Track and Field NCAA tournament on June 10. 

No hurdles in Watson’s way

Syrena Tracy
June 13, 2017
Arizona infielder Jessie Harper makes a catch as a Baylor runner crosses first base during a game on May 27 at Hillenbrand Stadium. Arizona was eliminated by Baylor, preventing them from making the Women's College World Series for the seventh consecutive season.

Arizona softball and baseball 2017 season wraps up

Syrena Tracy
June 7, 2017
Arizona catcher Ryan Haug (6) bats during the baseball game against California on May 28 at Hi Corbett Field.

Arizona drops final series of regular season but looks ahead to regionals

Syrena Tracy
May 29, 2017
Arizona pitcher JC Cloney (27) throws downfield during a game against UCLA in Tucson.

JC Cloney makes his mark on the mound for UA

Syrena Tracy
May 13, 2017
Arizona pitcher JC Cloney (27) pitches against UC Santa Barbara on June 22 in Omaha, Nebraska at the College World Series.

Arizona baseball swept by Stanford Cardinal

Syrena Tracy
April 30, 2017
Arizona's Cesar Salazar (12) and Louis Boyd (5) shake hands after their baseball game against McNeese State on Feb. 24 at Hi Corbett field.  

Cesar Salazar used to making sacrifices for the sport he loves

Syrena Tracy
April 27, 2017
Arizona pitcher Cameron Ming (47) throws during the baseball game against Utah on April 21 at Hi Corbett Field.

Wildcats drop opener to Utes at Hi Corbett

Syrena Tracy
April 21, 2017
Luke Walton opens up the festivities at the first ever CATSYS on April 19 in McKale Center. Walton hosted the event alongside long time friend and Emmy Award winner and voice of the Lakers, Chris "Geeter" McGee.

CATSYS event highlights best of the best academically and athletically

Syrena Tracy
April 21, 2017
Arizona pitcher Randy Labaut (17) throws the ball during the baseball game against Oregon at Hi Corbett Field on April 13.

Arizona baseball takes on Utes in key weekend series

Syrena Tracy
April 19, 2017
Arizona catcher Cesar Salazar (12) bats during the baseball game against Oregon on April 13 at Hi Corbett Field. 

Arizona baseball drops first game at Hi Corbett against Oregon Ducks

Syrena Tracy
April 14, 2017
Arizona infielder Nick Quintana (13) at the plate during the game against Hartford on March 11 at Hi Corbett field. The Wildcats won 25-3. 

Nick Quintana has always been ready for the big stage

Syrena Tracy
April 6, 2017
Arizona baseball infielder J.J. Matijevic (24) swings at a pitch during Arizona's match-up with California at Hi Corbett Field on April 26, 2015. Matijevic hopes to be one of Arizona's most productive players this season.

Arizona baseball stays hot at home with victory over rival Sun Devils

Syrena Tracy
April 5, 2017
Selynna Felix-Terrazas suspended in midair during Arizona's 194.025-191.600 win over Utah State and Texas Woman's University in McKale Center on Friday, Jan. 6.

GymCats’ season comes to an end at NCAA Regionals

Syrena Tracy
April 2, 2017
Arizona baseball holds off Lopes to stay perfect at home

Arizona baseball holds off Lopes to stay perfect at home

Syrena Tracy
March 30, 2017
Kennady Schneider and Victoria Ortiz dance to "Shake it Off' between events during Arizona's 194.025-191.600 win over Utah State and Texas Woman's at McKale Center on Friday, Jan. 6, 2017.

GymCats’ dynamic duo honored with All-Conference awards

Syrena Tracy
March 30, 2017

Arizona baseball stays hot, sweeps Hartford to move to 13-1

Syrena Tracy
March 13, 2017
The UA Women's Gymnastics team huddles together after their win over Iowa State on Jan. 21.

GymCats drop final meet of the season, sights set on Pac-12 Championships

Syrena Tracy
March 11, 2017
Arizona gymnastics head coach Tabitha Yim watches the screen in McKale Center on Jan. 8. Yim has been the head coach at Arizona for two seasons.

​Arizona Women Athletics continue to be inspired by the ones before them

Syrena Tracy
March 9, 2017
Arizona senior gymnasts Krysten Howard (left), Gabrielle Laub (middle) and Selynna Felix-Terrazas (right). 

GymCat seniors prepare to close out Arizona careers

Syrena Tracy
March 3, 2017
Head coach Tabitha Yim huddles with her team during Arizona's 194.025-191.600 win over Utah State and Texas Woman's University in McKale Center on Jan. 6.

Arizona gymnastics falls to UCLA

Syrena Tracy
February 26, 2017
Arizona baseball infielder J.J. Matijevic (24) swings at a pitch during Arizona's matchup with California at Hi Corbett Field on April 26, 2015.

Arizona bats stay hot, come back from deficit once again to open series against McNeese State

Syrena Tracy
February 24, 2017
Head coach Tabitha Yim huddles with her team during Arizona's 194.025-191.600 win over Utah State and Texas Woman's University in McKale Center on Jan. 6.

GymCats head coach Tabitha Yim changed Arizona’s identity with lessons she learned in her own career

Syrena Tracy
February 24, 2017
The UA Women's Gymnastics team celebrates after their win over Iowa State on Jan. 21.

GymCats lose third conference meet against Washington Huskies

Syrena Tracy
February 20, 2017
Arizona's Mitchell Morimoto readies a swing during the Arizona-Kentucky game on Friday, Feb. 17. 

Arizona baseball overcomes massive deficit to beat EKU 16-13

Syrena Tracy
February 19, 2017
Photos courtesy Arizona Athletics

Fresh faces give Wildcats new sense of optimism

Syrena Tracy
February 15, 2017
Return to glory on tap for Arizona Wildcats softball

Return to glory on tap for Arizona Wildcats softball

Noah Sonnet and Varun Iyer
February 15, 2017
Arizona gymnast Kennady Schneider performs her floor routine on Feb. 27, 2016 in McKale Center.

GymCats take down No. 15 California, win first Pac-12 meet

Syrena Tracy
February 11, 2017
The UA Women's Gymnastics team celebrates after their win over Iowa State on Jan. 21.

GymCats still seeking first conference win against No. 15 Cal

Syrena Tracy
February 9, 2017
POBEAT: 2/6/17

POBEAT: 2/6/17

Micheal Romero
February 6, 2017
A young Danielle Spencer poses during gymnastics practice.

Spencer’s passion to help others fuel her determination to succeed

Syrena Tracy
February 5, 2017
Arizona's Jenny Leung finishes a vault on Feb. 4. Arizona lost to Oregon State 196.200 to 195.375. 

Arizona can’t catch Beavers, fall at home for first time

Syrena Tracy
February 5, 2017
UA's Krysten Howard poses after her floor routine on Jan 21.

Arizona gymnastics falls short in Yim’s return to Palo Alto

Syrena Tracy
January 30, 2017

GymCats overcome key injuries, improve to 5-1 with victory over Iowa State

Syrena Tracy
January 22, 2017
January 6, 2017. Sophomore Danielle Spencer during Arizona Gymnastics tri-meet against Utah State and Texas Women's University, McKale Center. Tucson, Az.

Sticks and stones may break your bones but nothing breaks Haylie Hendrickson

Syrena Tracy
January 21, 2017
Arizona gymnast Lexi Mills celebrates her stick after a beam routine in McKale Memorial Center on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016.

GymCats take second in Maryland in quad meet

Syrena Tracy
January 15, 2017
Madison Cindric does a midair split while warming up for her floor routine during Arizona's 194.025-191.600 win over Utah State and Texas Woman's at McKale Center on Friday, Jan. 6, 2017.

Arizona gymnastics begins season with tri-meet victory

Syrena Tracy
January 11, 2017
Victoria Ortiz strikes a midair pose over the balance beam during Arizona's 194.025-191.600 win over Utah State and Texas Woman's at McKale Center on Friday, Jan. 6, 2017.

UA gymnast Victoria Ortiz finds the light through her struggles

Syrena Tracy
January 11, 2017
Arizona gymnast Kennady Schneider dances during her floor routine on Saturday, Feb. 13 in McKale Center. Schneider has self-choreographed her routine and mixed her own music.

Arizona gymnastics has right mix of experience and youth for 2017

Syrena Tracy
December 5, 2016
Arizona outside hitter Kendra Dahlke (8) spikes the ball against No. 25 USC in McKale Center on Wednesday, Nov. 2. The Wildcats advanced to the Sweet 16 for the eighth time in program history after upsetting Michigan State on Saturday in East Lansing, Michigan.

Arizona volleyball advances to Sweet 16 after upsetting No. 9 Michigan State

Syrena Tracy
December 4, 2016
Arizona volleyball head coach Dave Rubio, pictured on September 24, 2015 against ASU. The Wildcats lost Saturday to rival ASU and await their NCAA tournament fate as announcements come out Sunday.

Arizona volleyball unable to complete sweep of rival ASU

Syrena Tracy
November 27, 2016
Arizona outside hitter Kalei Mau (10) spikes the ball on Oregon State outside hitter Katelyn Driscoll (12) in McKale Center on Sept. 30, 2016. Mau is in her final season with the UA volleyball team.

Kalei Mau finds serenity with volleyball and Arizona

Syrena Tracy
November 17, 2016
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Arizona volleyball can’t live up to No. 25 ranking, swept in Washington

Syrena Tracy
November 13, 2016
Arizona outside hitter Tyler Spriggs (35) spikes the ball over USC Trojans Jordan Dunn (5) and Brittany Abercrombie (6) in Wednesday's game in Tucson, Arizona. Wildcats won #25 ranked USC Trojans 3-2.

Arizona volleyball holds off No. 25 USC in five sets

Syrena Tracy
November 3, 2016
Wildcats regroup in game against Oregon State Friday, Sept. 30. The Wildcats lost to Oregon State in Corvallis, Oregon on Sunday.

Arizona volleyball can’t overcome the dam in loss to Beavers

Syrena Tracy
October 30, 2016
The Arizona volleyball team huddle together hand-in-hand before their final match against Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 1 in McKale Center.

Wildcats come up huge on the road in upset over No. 20 Oregon

Syrena Tracy
October 29, 2016
Arizona setter Penina Snuka sets the ball up for middle blocker Mckenzie Jacobson to spike against Pepperdine on Sept. 4 in McKale Center.

Home cookin’ key for Arizona volleyball against Washington schools

Syrena Tracy and Nikki Baim
October 20, 2016
Arizona volleyball celebrates its win against Oregon State Friday, Sept. 30. The team won its recent match against UCLA 3-2 Sunday, Oct. 9, making this the second win against a ranked team in the weekend.

Volleyball gets first L.A. sweep in program history

Syrena Tracy
October 9, 2016
Arizona quarterback Khalil Tate (14) suffers a resounding sack delivered by UCLA defensive lineman Takkarist McKinley (98) during Arizona's 45-24 loss to UCLA at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif. on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016. 

Arizona football: Wildcats get thumped by Bruins again

Saul Bookman
October 2, 2016
Arizona outside hitter Kalei Mau (10) spikes the ball on Oregon State outside hitter Katelyn Driscoll (12) in Friday's game. Arizona won the game 3-0.

Kalei Mau returns to lineup as Arizona volleyball sweeps Oregon State

Syrena Tracy
October 1, 2016
Arizona outside hitter Kalei Mau (10) spikes the ball in the match against Southern Methodist University on Friday, Sept. 3.

Arizona volleyball’s rally comes up short against No. 16 Colorado

Syrena Tracy
September 25, 2016
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