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Arizona senior Eva Watson (14) hugs her teammates during Senior Day on April 30. 

Softball run rules ASU for big series win on Senior Day

Christopher Deak
May 1, 2017
Arizona pitcher Danielle O'Toole (3) throws during the UA-ASU softball game on April 28 at Hillenbrand Memorial Stadium. 

Arizona softball escapes with game one victory over ASU

Christopher Deak
April 29, 2017
The Arizona softball team huddles before their game against Oregon on April 21 at Hillenbrand Memorial Stadium. 

Arizona softball takes on Sun Devils in final home series of regular season

Christopher Deak
April 26, 2017
Arizona third baseman Katiyana Mauga bats during the softball game against Oregon on April 23 at Hillenbrand Memorial Stadium. 

Katiyana Mauga: The queen of crash

Christopher Deak
April 23, 2017
Arizona pitcher Danielle O'Toole throws during the softball game against Oregon on April 23 at Hillenbrand Memorial Stadium.

Arizona softball drops final game of series to Ducks

Christopher Deak
April 23, 2017
Arizona head coach Sean Miller throws his arms up during the Wildcats victory over California in McKale Center on March 3, 2016. Miller and his team are currently 18-2 on the season.

2018 five-star recruit Shareef O’Neal, son of Shaq, commits to Arizona

Christopher Deak
April 19, 2017
Arizona's Tamara Statman bats during the UA-Utah game on Thursday, April 13. The Wildcats won 5-1.

Softball no longer on historic pace, still maintain lead in Pac-12 Conference

Christopher Deak
April 18, 2017
Coach Romar thanks the fans for coming out for their last home game and their continue support throughout the season.

Former Washington head coach Lorenzo Romar officially hired as assistant coach

Christopher Deak
April 15, 2017
Arizona pitcher Taylor McQuillin (18) throws during the softball game against Texas at Hillenbrand Memorial Stadium on March 4. The Wildcats won 2-1. 

In college softball, you go as far as your #2 pitcher can take you

Christopher Deak
April 13, 2017
Allonxo Trier (35) dunks over UCLA defense in his return to playing for the UA Wildcats.

Allonzo Trier returning for junior season

Christopher Deak
April 13, 2017
Arizona's Kobi Simmons warms up with a between the legs dunk before the Arizona - North Dakota game on Thursday, March 16.

Kobi Simmons declares for 2017 NBA Draft

Christopher Deak
April 5, 2017
March 5, 2017 Freshman Jessie Harper (19) during Arizona's 4-2 win over Texas, Rita Hillenbrand Memorial Stadium, Tucson, AZ

Jessie Harper steals the show early in freshman campaign

Christopher Deak
April 3, 2017
Assistant head coach Joe Pasternack gives last minute instructions during Arizona's 78-66 win over CSUB at McKale Center on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016.

Arizona basketball assistant coach Joe Pasternack accepts head coaching job at University of California Santa Barbara

Christopher Deak
March 31, 2017
Arizona head coach Sean Miller reacts to a call during their Sweet 16 matchup against Xavier on Thursday, March 23. Wildcats lost to Xavier Musketeers 73-71.

Should the Arizona basketball program be considered elite?

Christopher Deak
March 30, 2017
Arizona's Lauri Markkanen (10) jumps to make a basket over Saint Mary's defense during the Arizona-Saint Mary's game on March 18.

The legacy of the Fin: Where does Markkanen go down in the UA histroy books?

Christopher Deak
March 30, 2017
Arizona senior Mo Mercado (11) warms up before an at-bat against GCU on Wednesday, March 29th. 

Arizona Softball dominates Lopes in two-game sweep

Christopher Deak
March 30, 2017
March 26, 2017. during the Wildcats 5-2 win over the Washington Huskies. Hillenbrand Memorial Stadium, Tucson, AZ.

Mike Candrea wins 1,500th game in grand fashion as Wildcats sweep Huskies

Christopher Deak
March 26, 2017
Arizona head coach Sean Miller reacts to a call during their Sweet 16 matchup against Xavier on Thursday, March 23. Wildcats lost to Xavier Musketeers 73-71.

Wildcats season comes to a close in heart-wrenching fashion

Christopher Deak
March 24, 2017
Saul Bookman and Justin Spears break down Thursday's men's basketball game between Arizona and Xavier from San Jose.

Sights, sounds and major keys from Arizona’s Sweet 16 preparation for Xavier

Saul Bookman, Justin Spears, and Christopher Deak
March 22, 2017
Arizona's Kadeem Allen (5) makes a lay up during the UA-SMC game on Saturday, March 18.

Kadeem Allen ready to lead Wildcats through final chapter of college career

Christopher Deak
March 21, 2017
Arizona's Mandie Perez bats during the game against Fordham at Hillenbrand Stadium on Feb. 9.

Arizona softball sweeps first Pac-12 series against Oregon State Beavers

Christopher Deak
March 19, 2017
Arizona's Allonzo Trier (35) makes a shot as he falls backwards during the Arizona-Saint Mary's game on Saturday, March 18.

Allonzo Trier keeps shooting his shot, sparks Arizona to the Sweet Sixteen

Christopher Deak
March 19, 2017

Arizona off to Sweet Sixteen after 69-60 victory over Saint Mary’s

Christopher Deak
March 19, 2017
North Dakota's Quinton Hooker (34) looks to dribble around Arizona's Kadeem Allen (5) during the Arizona-North Dakota game on Thursday, March 16.

Wildcats defensive issues must come to a halt against the Gaels

Christopher Deak
March 18, 2017
Arizona senior guard Kadeem Allen talks to reporters during Friday's media session before the Wildcats take on Saint Mary's in the round of 32. Allen won his first game as a starter in the NCAA Tournament against North Dakota Thursday. 

Sights, sounds and major keys from Arizona’s preparation for Saint Mary’s

Saul Bookman, Justin Spears, and Christopher Deak
March 17, 2017

Wildcats take care of business, blow by Fighting Hawks in first round

Christopher Deak
March 17, 2017
Arizona head coach Sean Miller calls a player to the court during the Arizona-Oregon game on Saturday, March 11. 

Arizona begins their road to the Final Four against the North Dakota Fighting Hawks

Christopher Deak
March 16, 2017

Arizona captures Pac-12 Tournament championship with 83-80 victory over the Oregon Ducks

Christopher Deak
March 12, 2017

Wildcats on to the Pac-12 Tournament final after 86-75 win over Bruins

Christopher Deak
March 11, 2017

Arizona takes care of Buffaloes in Pac-12 quarterfinals

Christopher Deak
March 10, 2017
The book cover for "Game Changers" by Molly Schiot, who will be attending the Tucson Festival of Books this weekend. Schiot will present on the panel “Little-Known Sports Heroines.”

Molly Schiot: Game Changers

Christopher Deak
March 9, 2017
Sean Miller yells at his team during the Arizona vs. USC men's basketball game on Feb. 23 in McKale Center.

Pac-12 gambling breakdown: No one believes in Wildcats in Las Vegas

Christopher Deak
March 9, 2017
Allonzo Trier (35) and Kadeem Allen (5) after the Wildcats' win against the Arizona State Sun Devils on Saturday, March 4. The Wildcats beat the Sun Devils 73-60.

Pac-12 Tournament has major implications for Wildcats’ NCAA Tournament hopes

Christopher Deak
March 7, 2017
Arizona batter Mo Mercado (11) during the Wildcats' softball game against the Texas Longhorns on March 5 at Hillenbrand Stadium. The Wildcats completed a three-game sweep of the Longhorns on Sunday. 

The X-Factor: Mercado as valuable as any Wildcat

Christopher Deak
March 7, 2017
Arizona men's basketball head coach Sean Miller throws his arms up following the Wildcats' last-minute victory over California in McKale Center on Mar. 3, 2016. The Arizona Board of Regents extended his contract until 2022 on Thursday.

Miller named Coach of the Year in Pac-12, four Wildcat players recognized

Christopher Deak
March 6, 2017

Arizona fights off Sun Devils, finish regular season tied for Pac-12 regular season crown

Christopher Deak
March 4, 2017
Dave Heeke was introduced as the new athletic director on 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. 

Dave Heeke introduced as athletic director

Christopher Deak
March 2, 2017
UCLA's Lonzo Ball (2) attempts to shoot the ball over Arizona's Kadeem Allen (5) during the men's basketball game on Feb. 25 in McKale Center.

Wildcats fall 77-72 to Bruins, lose standing in Pac-12

Christopher Deak
February 26, 2017

Arizona takes care of Trojans 90-77, showdown with Bruins set for Saturday

Christopher Deak
February 24, 2017
Arizona catcher Dejah Mulipola (8) bats during the softball game against North Dakota State on Feb. 19 at Hillenbrand Memorial Stadium.

Arizona softball a perfect 11-0 to begin season after 6-0 performance in Wildcat Invitational

Christopher Deak
February 20, 2017
Arizona fans vie for camera time during ESPN's College GameDay live broadscast from McKale Center on Feb. 21, 2014.

College GameDay heads west to Tucson for Arizona vs. UCLA

Christopher Deak
February 18, 2017
The Arizona softball team lines up with their opponent Abilene Christian before their game on Feb. 17.

Arizona in cruise control at Wildcat Invitational; sweep doubleheader Friday

Christopher Deak
February 18, 2017
Arizona forward Lauri Markkanen, right, blocks the layup attempt of Washington State guard Ike Iroegbu during the first half of a Pac 12 NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 at Beasley Coliseum in Pullman, Wash.

Wildcats cruise past Cougars without Kadeem Allen; Ristic leaves game in first half

Christopher Deak
February 17, 2017
Arizona's Kadeem Allen falls during a game against Oregon on Jan. 28, 2016.

Kadeem Allen out for Wildcats Thursday against Washington State

Christopher Deak
February 17, 2017
Arizona's Katiyana Mauga (34) bats during the softball game against Baylor on Feb. 11. Mauga is just 16 home runs shy of becoming the all-time home run leader in school history.

Mauga-bombs her way towards the history books

Christopher Deak
February 14, 2017
Arizona's Alyssa Palomino bats during the softball game against Northwestern on Feb. 11. Palomino is among a group of players participating in their first season of Arizona softball.

Wildcats softball sweeps Hillenbrand Invitational; Newcomers shine in debut

Christopher Deak
February 12, 2017

Arizona able to hold off Golden Bears, survive with 62-57 victory

Christopher Deak
February 12, 2017
Arizona's Kobi Simmons shoots above Stanford's Reed Travis (22) during the Arizona-Stanford game on Feb. 8. The Wildcats beat the Cardinal 74-67.

Arizona looking to break funk against Golden Bears

Christopher Deak
February 10, 2017
UA's Allonzo Trier shoots over a Stanford player on Wednesday, Feb. 8.

Arizona once again starts slow, still able to hold on against Stanford Cardinal

Christopher Deak
February 9, 2017
Arizona forward Lauri Markkanen snags a rebound after a failed shot by Sacred Heart in McKale Center on Friday, Nov. 18. 

Arizona’s Lauri Markkanen on top-20 list for John R. Wooden Award

Christopher Deak
February 9, 2017
Preseason USA player watch list includes three Wildcats

Preseason USA player watch list includes three Wildcats

Christopher Deak
February 2, 2017
Arizona's Kadeem Allen (5) attempts a basket during the Men's Basketball game against Washington on Jan. 29. 

Wildcats win 20th game, fend off Huskies upset bid

Christopher Deak
January 29, 2017
Arizona guard Allonzo Trier (35) is high fived by Arizona forward Lauri Markkanen (10) as he is subbed out during Arizona's 79-62 win against Washington State in McKale Center on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017.

With Allonzo Trier returning so late in the season, is he still Arizona’s best player?

Justin Spears and Christopher Deak
January 27, 2017

Arizona wins 13th in a row, knock off Cougars in Trier’s return to McKale

Christopher Deak
January 26, 2017
Kathleen "Rocky" LaRose (L) and Cedric Dempsey (R) will be assisting in the search for the new Arizona athletics director. 

In search for new AD, Arizona brings in familiar faces

Christopher Deak
January 26, 2017
Kadeem Allen (5) shoots during the UA-UCLA game in Pauley Pavilion, Jan. 20.

Notebook: Arizona snags L.A. sweep, sets sky as the limit

Christopher Deak
January 23, 2017
Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton addresses the media before Friday night's game against the Indiana Pacers. The Lakers won 108-96. 

Catching up with former UA great, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton

Christopher Deak
January 22, 2017

Wildcats earn signature victory against UCLA, regain elite status in the Pac-12

Christopher Deak
January 21, 2017
UA's Kadeem Allen attempts a layup over USC defense on Thursday, Jan. 19.

Arizona holds off USC, stays perfect in conference play

Christopher Deak
January 20, 2017
Arizona softball pitcher Danielle O'Toole pitches against BYU on March 4, 2016. O'Toole was named to the U.S. Women's National Team.

O’Toole to represent United States as part of softball USWNT

Christopher Deak
January 12, 2017
Parker Jackson-Cartwright (0) shoots through Utah defense, Jan. 5, 2017 in McKale Center.

Cats mold into contender over winter break

Christopher Deak
January 11, 2017
Arizona guard Kadeem Allen (5) goes for the layup while playing against ASU in McKale Center on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016. Allen scored 12 points against the Sun Devils.

Wildcats ready for first clash with rival Sun Devils

Christopher Deak
January 10, 2017
Arizona forward Lauri Markkanen snags a rebound after a failed shot by Sacred Heart in McKale Center on Friday, Nov. 18. 

Too close for comfort, but No. 17 Arizona holds off late run from Colorado

Christopher Deak
January 8, 2017
Arizona Wildcats center Dusan Ristic dunks the basketball during a 66-56 win over Utah Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017. Ristic led all scorers with 18 points.

Ristic finishes strong, carries Wildcats to third conference win over Utah

Christopher Deak
January 6, 2017
Arizona Wildcats guard Rawle Alkins (1) cuts behind Stanford Cardinal guard Robert Cartwright (2) for a shot during the first half of the No. 18 University of Arizona Wildcats vs. Stanford University Cardinal men's college basketball game on Jan. 1, 2017, at Maples Pavilion in Palo Alto, Calif. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Wildcats cut the trees down in Stanford, rout Cardinal by 39

Christopher Deak
January 2, 2017
Arizona men's basketball head coach Sean Miller screams at his team during Arizona's 71-55 win over University of Northern Colorado on Monday, Nov. 21.

At the half, Arizona down on the road at Cal

Christopher Deak
December 31, 2016
Arizona forward Lauri Markkanen (10) snags a rebound a head and shoulders above Northern Colorado forward Kai Edwards (25) in McKale Center on Monday, Nov. 21.

Arizona cruises past New Mexico in renewed rivalry game

Christopher Deak
December 21, 2016
Arizona forward Lauri Markkanen (10) snags a rebound after a failed shot by Sacred Heart in McKale Center on Friday, Nov. 18. The Wildcats beat the Pioneers 95-65.

Arizona basketball continues to locate identity as season progresses

Christopher Deak
December 17, 2016
Arizona men's basketball guard Rawle Alkins goes for a layup against GCU guard Gerard Martin in Mckale Center on Wednesday, Dec. 14.

Lopes cut it close, but Arizona fends off in-state rival Grand Canyon

Christopher Deak
December 15, 2016
Arizona head coach Sean Miller, center, gestures to his players as they come in for a huddle in McKale Center on Tuesday, Dec. 6. The Wildcats beat the Anteaters 79-57.

Arizona men’s basketball notebook: On Markkanen, consistency of Alkins and Simmons and the Trier saga

Christopher Deak
December 14, 2016
Arizona guard Rawle Alkins (1) dunks against Texas Southern University in McKale Center on Wednesday, Nov. 30. The Wildcats won against the Tigers 85-63.

Arizona men’s basketball dominates Missouri on the road: Alkins has career-high

Christopher Deak
December 10, 2016
Arizona guard Rawle Alkins (1) dunks against Texas Southern University in McKale Center on Wednesday, Nov. 30. The Wildcats won against the Tigers 85-63.

At the half: Arizona 41, Missouri 36

Christopher Deak
December 10, 2016
Arizona guard Kadeem Allen (5) rebounds the ball against UC Irvine during the Wildcat's 79-57 victory on Tuesday, Dec. 6 in McKale Center.

Arizona Wildcats men’s basketball rebounds from L.A., dominates UC Irvine

Christopher Deak
December 7, 2016

Arizona takes care of Texas Southern behind Markkanen, Allen despite Jackson-Cartwright injury

Christopher Deak
December 1, 2016
Arizona forward Lauri Markkanen (10) dunks ahead of CSU Bakersfield forward Matt Smith (0) against CSU Bakersfield in McKale Center on Tuesday, Nov. 15. The Wildcats are up 44-26 at halftime.

Arizona basketball looks to bounce back against Texas Southern, Zags

Christopher Deak
November 30, 2016
Arizona men's basketball head coach Sean Miller screams at his team during Arizona's 71-55 win over University of Northern Colorado on Monday, Nov. 21.

Arizona men’s basketball loses nail-biter to Butler in Las Vegas

Christopher Deak
November 26, 2016
Arizona forward Jake Desjardins celebrates one of Arizona's many three pointers of the night among teammates during Arizona's 78-66 win over CSUB at McKale Center on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016.

Arizona avoids second half scare to defeat Santa Clara in Las Vegas

Christopher Deak
November 25, 2016
Arizona guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright (0) tries to rip the ball away from Northern Colorado guard Jordan Davis (0) in McKale Center on Monday, Nov. 21. The Wildcats won over the Bears 71-55.

Arizona overcomes slow first half to beat Northern Colorado, 71-55

Christopher Deak
November 22, 2016
Arizona forward Lauri Markkanen (10) snags a rebound a head and shoulders above Northern Colorado forward Kai Edwards (25) in McKale Center on Monday, Nov. 21.

At the half: Northern Colorado giving Arizona all it can handle, leads the Wildcats 31-30

Christopher Deak
November 22, 2016
Arizona forward Lauri Markkanen (10) fights for poession of the ball during Arizona's 95-65 win over SHU in McKale Center on Friday, Nov. 18, 2016.

Pieces starting to fall into place for Miller, Markkanen, young Wildcats

Christopher Deak
November 20, 2016
Arizona guard Kobi Simmons dunks against Sacred Heart in McKale Center on Friday, Nov. 18. The Wildcats lead the Pioneers 49-25 at the half.

No. 10 Arizona takes care of business against Sacred Heart

Christopher Deak
November 19, 2016
Head coach Sean Miller howls during Arizona's 78-66 win over CSUB at McKale Center on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016.

Sean Miller on recent Arizona men’s basketball recruiting

Christopher Deak
November 17, 2016
Arizona guard Rawle Alkins (1) dribbles during Arizona's 78-66 win over CSUB at McKale Center on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016.

The good, bad and the ugly with Arizona men’s basketball

Christopher Deak
November 17, 2016
Arizona forward Lauri Markkanen (10) dunks ahead of CSU Bakersfield forward Matt Smith (0) against CSU Bakersfield in McKale Center on Tuesday, Nov. 15. The Wildcats are up 44-26 at halftime.

Markkanen scores career high in Arizona Wildcats’ win over CSU-Bakersfield

Christopher Deak
November 16, 2016
Arizona forward Lauri Markkanen (10) dunks ahead of CSU Bakersfield forward Matt Smith (0) against CSU Bakersfield in McKale Center on Tuesday, Nov. 15. The Wildcats are up 44-26 at halftime.

At the half: Arizona leads CSU-Bakersfield 44-26

Christopher Deak
November 16, 2016
Arizona guards Kadeem Allen (5) and Parker Jackson-Cartwright (0) battle for possession of the ball during the red and blue scrimmage at McKale Center on Friday, Oct. 14, 2016.

Talent will carry Arizona, but veterans make big plays in win over No. 12 Michigan State

Christopher Deak
November 12, 2016
Arizona center Dusan Ristic (14) overcomes Idaho College defense during Arizona's blow-out 86-35 exhibition win over the College of Idaho at McKale Center on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016.

The road less traveled: Arizona’s schedule sparks a season of excitement

Christopher Deak
November 9, 2016
Arizona forward Lauri Markkanen launches upward for a dunk against the College of Idaho during Arizna's exhibition game on Tuesday, Nov. 1 in McKale Center.

Household rivalry: Lauri Markkanen poised to emerge as best in family

Christopher Deak
November 9, 2016
A stone-faced Arizona guard Allonzo Trier watches from the sidelines as his teammates warm up for Arizona's exhibition match-up against the College of Idaho at McKale Center on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016. 

Allonzo Trier UA future up in the air

Christopher Deak
November 9, 2016
Arizona women’s basketball coach Adia Barnes gives a pep talk to her team before media day on Oct. 10, 2016. The Wildcats were picked to finish dead last in the Pac-12.

Adia Barnes ready for the rebuild

Christopher Deak
November 8, 2016
Arizona guard Rawle Alkins scrambles stumbles past a Cal State Chico defender on Sunday, Nov. 6 in McKale Center.

Arizona basketball: Defense and rebounding a concern

Christopher Deak
November 7, 2016
Arizona forward Ray Smith (24) grimaces as he fall injured to the ground during Arizona's blow-out 86-35 exhibition win over the College of Idaho at McKale Center on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016.

Arizona forward Ray Smith announces retirement from basketball following third ACL injury

Christopher Deak
November 3, 2016
Arizona forward Ray Smith (24) grimaces as he fall injured to the ground during Arizona's blow-out 86-35 exhibition win over the College of Idaho at McKale Center on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016.

Ray Smith injury clouds Arizona basketball’s 51-point win over College of Idaho

Christopher Deak
November 2, 2016
Arizona guard Kobi Simmons (2) soars up to the basket in the slam dunk contest during the slam dunk contest before the red and blue scrimmage at McKale Center on Friday, Oct. 14, 2016.

Arizona basketball ready to roll with two home exhibitions this week

Christopher Deak
November 1, 2016
Arizona softball pitcher Danielle O'Toole pitches against BYU on Friday, March 4.

Wildcats softball: Depth and hitting are much improved for upcoming season after sweep of local teams

Christopher Deak
October 23, 2016
Arizona pitcher Danielle O'Toole pitches during Arizona's 7-4 win against Houston on Saturday, April 9 in Hillenbrand Stadium.

Arizona softball set to host community colleges for Arizona Fall Invitational

Christopher Deak
October 20, 2016
Arizona guard Kobi Simmons (2) soars up to the basket in the slam dunk contest during the slam dunk contest before the red and blue scrimmage at McKale Center on Friday, Oct. 14, 2016.

Red-Blue game highlights Wildcats versatility

Christopher Deak
October 16, 2016
Arizona guard Kobi Simmons (2) soars up to the basket in the slam dunk contest during the red and blue scrimmage at McKale Center on Friday, Oct. 14, 2016.

Arizona basketball Red-Blue Game gives glimpse of future in more ways than one

Christopher Deak
October 15, 2016
(Courtesy Arizona Athletics) Legendary Arizona basketball head coach Lute Olson (right) talks to Mike Bibby (10). Olson helped hoist the Wildcats to prominence in the college basketball world. 

Legendary Arizona basketball coach Lute Olson captured the Wildcats’ elusive national title in 1997

Christopher Deak
October 13, 2016
Arizona forward Ray Smith (2) prepares to slam a dunk in McKale Center on Oct. 17, 2015 during last year's Red-Blue Game's dunk contest. Smith will return to the court this season after suffering a season-ending knee injury after last year's Red-Blue Game.

Red-Blue Game to highlight past-present-future of Arizona basketball

Christopher Deak
October 13, 2016
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