Subscribe to our newsletter!
The Student News Site of University of Arizona

The Daily Wildcat
61° Tucson, AZ
Advertisement
Advertisement

The Daily Wildcat

The Daily Wildcat
All content by Mark Lawson
Early voting Pima County members wait in line to cast their vote in at the ASUA office on Friday, Nov. 4, 2016. Michael Finnegan, ASUA president mentioned that the office had been opened for the past week for citizens to vote early.

Here’s who’s winning so far in the Pima County primaries

Priya Jandu
August 5, 2020
Zeke Naja (22) focuses on the net while taking a shot against Washington.

Analysis: Green leads Arizona in victory over Washington as coronavirus alters tournament

Mark Lawson
March 12, 2020
After watching Ira Lee score against Washington State, Wildcat Jake DesJardins keeps the crowd entertained by keeping the benches energy up.

Arizona men’s basketball to honor seniors before Washington game

Mark Lawson
March 7, 2020
Arizona men's basketball head coach Sean Miller.

Arizona men’s basketball drops second straight game

Mark Lawson
February 28, 2020
Arizona Men's Basketball coach Sean Miller, yells at the referee after disagreeing with their decision not to call a technical violation. 

Arizona’s shooting against UCLA wasn’t just bad, it was record breaking bad

Mark Lawson
February 11, 2020
Throughout the game, Ira Lee (11) continued to dunk against Colorado and kept the Wildcats spirits up.

Analysis: Wildcats roam free in resume victory over Buffaloes

Mark Lawson
January 19, 2020
During the last seven minutes of the game, Wildcat Max Hazzard (5) shoots a three-pointer and pushes the Wildcats into a higher lead.

Analysis: Hazzard heats up as Arizona ends losing streak

Mark Lawson
January 17, 2020
Sean Miller encourages Justin Coleman (12) during the Arizona-Oregon game on Thursday Jan. 17 at McKale Center in Tucson Ariz. The game ended Oregon 59 and Arizona 54.

Notebook: Arizona travels to Eugene in search of marquee victory

Mark Lawson
January 9, 2020
During the first few minutes of the Arizona vs Omaha game, freshman Josh Green (0) dunks the ball into the basket.

Arizona men’s basketball looks to put December behind them as they host ASU this weekend

Jack Cooper and Mark Lawson
January 2, 2020
Head coach Sean Miller signals orders to his players during the game against Washington on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, in McKale Center. Arizona lost the game 67-60. 

Former Georgetown guard James Akinjo commits to Arizona

Mark Lawson
January 2, 2020
Arizona head coach Sean Miller yells angrily from the sideline during the Arizona-Colorado game in Boulder, CO on Feb. 17.

Analysis: Poor shooting dooms Wildcats in big matchup against Gonzaga

Mark Lawson
December 15, 2019
Sean Miller watches the game against Washington State University from the sidelines on Saturday, Feb. 9 at McKale Center. Arizona lost 69-55. 

Poor shooting dooms Arizona in first loss of the season against Baylor

Mark Lawson
December 7, 2019
Preview: Arizona hits the road facing question marks

Preview: Arizona hits the road facing question marks

Mark Lawson
December 6, 2019
After being fouled in the first couple minutes of the second period, Dylan Smith (3) shoots a free-throw and scores another point for Arizona. The Wildcats defeated Illinois 90-69.

Smith and Jeter guide Arizona to Wooden Legacy title in Anaheim

Mark Lawson
December 2, 2019
Arizona freshman Nico Mannion (1) jumps towards the basket and shoots the ball into the basket.

Nico Mannion takes over as Arizona is set to play for the Wooden Legacy title on Sunday

Mark Lawson
November 30, 2019
Arizona freshman Nico Mannion (1) jumps towards the basket and shoots the ball into the basket.

Mannion saves Arizona with game-winner to outlast Pepperdine

Mark Lawson
November 29, 2019
Wildcat Devonaire Doutrive (14) looks to the basket before jumping up and dunking.

Arizona dismisses Devonaire Doutrive from program for violation of team rules

Mark Lawson
November 22, 2019
Nico Mannion (1) dunks the ball into the basket during the last few minutes of the Arizona-South Dakota State game in the McKale Center on Thursday November 21. The Wildcats continue their winning streak by defeating the Jackrabbits 71-64.

Analysis: Nnaji not perfect, but efficient as Arizona avoids upset

Mark Lawson
November 22, 2019
Arizona freshman Zeke Nnaji (22) yells after successfully dunking another ball during the Arizona-New Mexico State game in the McKale Center on Sunday November 17, 2019.

Analysis: Baker heats up in big victory over New Mexico State

Mark Lawson
November 17, 2019
Devonaire Doutrive (14) jumps over teammate Christian Koloko (35) during the dunking contest. After the dunk contest, Doutrive was called the dunk-master.

Analysis: Dazzling debut highlights Arizona victory over San Jose State

Mark Lawson
November 15, 2019
Josh Green focuses on the basket while throwing a free-throw during the first period of the Arizona-Illinois game on Sunday November 10.

Analysis: Freshmen dominate on way to blowout victory over Illinois

Mark Lawson
November 11, 2019
Wildcats Matt Weyand (54) and Kory Jones (52) high five their fellow teammates before the start of the Red-Blue game.

NCAA clears Jemarl Baker to play this season

Mark Lawson
October 31, 2019
Wildcat Max Hazzard (5) shoots the ball towards the basket while being defended by senior Dylan Smith (3).

Brotherly love: Max Hazzard hoping to continue family success at Arizona

Mark Lawson
October 25, 2019
Devonaire Doutrive (14) jumps over teammate Christian Koloko (35) during the dunking contest. After the dunk contest, Doutrive was called the dunk-master.

Analysis: Three takeaways from the Red-Blue game

Mark Lawson
September 28, 2019
Sean Miller, head coach of the Arizona men's basketball team, welcomes the fans to the Red-Blue game on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz.

New faces ready to introduce themselves as Arizona men’s basketball prepares for Red-Blue game

Mark Lawson
September 26, 2019
Arizona forward Gabe York (1) roars after knocking down one of nine 3-pointers on Senior Day on Saturday, March 5.

Gabe York looking to make most of a Summer League that almost didn’t happen

Mark Lawson
July 8, 2019
Rawle Alkins shoots one-handed from the foul line during an open practice in Boise, Idaho.

Rawle Alkins getting ready for year two, promises to be ‘improved version of himself’

Mark Lawson
July 8, 2019
Los Angeles Lakers head coach Miles Simon shrugs his shoulders on the sidelines during a Summer League game against the Philadelphia 76ers on July 7, 2018 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nev.

Former Arizona standout Miles Simon adjusting to different style in second year at Summer League

Mark Lawson
July 7, 2019
Banner-Health University Medical Center Tucson located on Campbell Avenue and Sixth Street on Feb. 23.  On Thursday, April 12, Dr. Michael Dake was named the new vice president of Health Sciences.

UA Health Sciences reveals their strategic plan

Quincy Sinek
April 12, 2019
The Ferris wheel at the 2018 Spring Fling carnival on the University of Arizona mall April 14 in Tucson, Ariz.

Spring Fling returns for its 45th anniversary

Mark Lawson
April 7, 2019
The map for this year's Peace Corps Fair. Current Fellows contributed pictures from their host countries to make the map as a part of the theme "Make the World Your Home."

UA ranked No. 15 in producing Peace Corps volunteers

Mark Lawson
April 1, 2019
A picture of Charles Krug Cabernet Sauvignon on Sunday, March 24, 2019 in Tucson, Ariz. The bottle is part of the 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon collection.

A taste of the finer things: Wine fest comes to UA

Mark Lawson
March 26, 2019
Brandon Williams (2) tries to dunk the ball in the hoop but is blocked by USC''s defense.The Wildcats lost to the Trojans 78-65.

Arizona men’s basketball falls to USC, ending season with more questions than answers

Mark Lawson
March 13, 2019
Arizona's Chase Jeter (4) pushes through contact during the Arizona-Arizona State game on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at the McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz.

Foul trouble and poor shooting doom Arizona men’s basketball in 72-64 loss against ASU

Mark Lawson
March 10, 2019
Center Chase Jeter (4) gets ready for the overtime tip off during the game against ASU on Thursday, Jan. 31. Arizona lost to ASU 95-88 in overtime. 

Adobe Spark: Arizona and ASU preview

Alec White and Mark Lawson
March 8, 2019
Max Wiepking, a walk-on forward from Englewood, Colo., was honored on Senior Night against Arizona State on Saturday, March 9, 2013. Wiepking attempted two 3-pointers in the game, and missed both.

Former Wildcat basketball player knows feeling of missing NCAA Tournament

Mark Lawson
March 7, 2019
Forward Ryan Luther (10) catches a rebound ball during the game against Oregon State University on Saturday, Jan. 19 at McKale Center. Arizona beat OSU 82-71. 

Analysis: Arizona dominates glass, heats up in red uniforms to earn road victory

Mark Lawson
March 1, 2019
Sean Miller watches the game against Washington State University from the sidelines on Saturday, Feb. 9 at McKale Center. Arizona lost 69-55. 

Sean Miller notified of subpoena for federal corruption trial, per report

Mark Lawson
February 26, 2019
Author Michael Sokolove on similarities between Louisville's and Arizona's investigations

Author Michael Sokolove on similarities between Louisville’s and Arizona’s investigations

Mark Lawson
February 25, 2019
Ryan Luther (10), Brandon Randolph (5) and Justin Coleman (12) celebrate the referee making a call in their favor during the game against Stanford on Sunday, Feb. 24 at McKale Center. Arizona beat Stanford 70-54.

Analysis: Randolph’s shooting, Williams’ return big part of Arizona’s win

Mark Lawson
February 25, 2019
After a 7 game losing streak, The Wildcats managed to bounce back and defeat Cal 76-51. 

Streak snapped: Arizona defeats Cal 76-51 to end seven-game losing streak

Mark Lawson
February 22, 2019
Center Chase Jeter (4) pushes past a Utah player during the game on Stuarday, Jan. 5 at McKale Center. Arizona beat Utah in overtime 84-81.

Utah shows Arizona men’s basketball no Valentine’s Day love, sends losing skid to historic six games

Mark Lawson
February 15, 2019
The UA College of Medicine on Thursday, Dec. 3. The Mobile Medical Unit, run by the college, travels to Southern Arizona offering medical services to areas that are deemed "medically underserved."

College of Medicine’s career fair looks to reach high school students

Mark Lawson
February 10, 2019
Players watching from the sidelines react to a call from the ref during the game against Washington on Thursday, Feb. 5 at McKale Center. Arizona was defeated by Washington 67-60.

Arizona’s season going south after loss to Huskies from Northwest

Mark Lawson
February 8, 2019
The synchronized swimming team at the University of Arizona practices their choreography on February 8th. The team will be heading to Collegiate Nationals in March.

Synchronized swimming makes a splash

Mark Lawson
February 7, 2019
Arizona's Brandon Williams (2) looks for a pass during the Arizona-Oregon State game on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019 at the McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz.

Williams remains out with knee swelling, no timetable for return

Mark Lawson
February 5, 2019
ASU's Remy Martin (1) dunks the ball during the game on Thursday, Jan. 31 at Wells Fargo Arena. Arizona was defeated by ASU in overtime 95-88. 

Heat check: Sun Devils out-duel Wildcats in classic finish in Tempe

Mark Lawson
February 1, 2019
Arizona State head coach Bobby Hurley argues with an official in McKale Center on January 12. The Sun Devils fell to the Wildcats 91-75. 

Staff predictions for Arizona men’s basketball vs. ASU

Alec White, David Skinner, and Mark Lawson
January 31, 2019
Dr. Kurt Denninghoff is the associate director of the of the Arizona Emergency Medicine Research Center. The center is helping lead a study aimed at increasing inhaler usage among elementary school children.

UA Health Sciences study looking for ways to keep asthmatic children out of the ER

Mark Lawson
January 23, 2019
Ray Smith celebrates Dusan Ristic's shot from the bench during a game against Washington State on Jan. 16.

Life after basketball for Ray Smith

Mark Lawson
January 21, 2019
After losing their game to Oregon on Thursday, Arizona bounced back and got a win over OSU. 

Despite Jeter injury scare, Arizona defeats Oregon State 82-71

Mark Lawson
January 20, 2019
Wildcat Justin Coleman (12) gets the ball stolen from him by the Oregon defense during the Arizona-Oregon game on Thursday Jan. 17 at McKale Center in Tucson Ariz.

Arizona falls to Oregon 59-54, drops out of first place in Pac-12

Mark Lawson
January 18, 2019
Arizona men's basketball won their first conference game of the season against Colorado on Thursday, Jan. 3. 

Arizona Basketball: Wildcats breeze past Golden Bears 87-65, move to 4-0 in Pac-12 play

Mark Lawson
January 13, 2019
Shot in the Dark Cafe set to close after 14 years of 24-Hour service

Shot in the Dark Cafe set to close after 14 years of 24-Hour service

Mark Lawson
January 12, 2019
Ira Lee makes a gesture to celebrate his teammate scoring during the game against Utah on Saturday, Jan. 5 at McKale Center. Arizona won in overtime 84-81.

Lee leads ‘Cats to road victory against Stanford

Mark Lawson
January 10, 2019
Center/ forward Chase Jeter dunks the ball during the game against Utah on Saturday, Jan. 5 at McKale Center. Arizona won in overtime 84-81.

Analysis: Three factors in Arizona’s overtime win against Utah

Mark Lawson
January 6, 2019
Guard Devonaire Doutrive goes up for a shot during the game against Colorado on Thursday, Jan. 3 at McKale Center. Arizona beat Colorado 64-56.

Devine Devonaire: Freshman propels Arizona to 64-56 victory over Colorado

Mark Lawson
January 4, 2019
Arizona Men's Basketball Head Coach Sean Miller yells directions at his bench during the Arizona-UC Davis game on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018 at the McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz.

Commentary: New year, new Arizona? Resolutions for Arizona men’s basketball

Mark Lawson
January 2, 2019
Arizona men's basketball was back and forth in the lead against UC Davis during the second half, but managed to hit the go-ahead 3-pointer in the final minute.

Coleman Saves Christmas: ‘Cats end non-conference play with nail-biting victory over UC Davis

Mark Lawson
December 23, 2018
Arizona's Brandon Randolph (5) walks off after making a tough layup during the Arizona-Montana game on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018 at the McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz.

Back on track? Wildcats find groove in 61-42 win over Montana

Mark Lawson
December 20, 2018
Baylor's Mario Kegler (4) goes up for a layup during the Arizona-Baylor game on Saturday, Dec. 15 at the McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz.

Analysis: Three reasons Arizona men’s basketball lost to Baylor

Mark Lawson
December 16, 2018
Arizona's Ira Lee (11) goes up for the shot during the Arizona-Baylor game on Saturday, Dec. 15 at the McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz.

Streak snapped: Arizona falls to Baylor, ending non-conference home winning streak at 52

Mark Lawson
December 16, 2018
Coach Sean Miller gives orders to his team from the sidelines during the game against Utah Valley on Thursday, Dec. 6 at McKale Center.

Three reasons Arizona men’s basketball lost to Alabama

Mark Lawson
December 10, 2018
Guard Brandon Randolph (5) gets the ball taken away from him during the game against Utah Valley on Thursday, Dec. 6 at McKale Center.

Three factors that led to Arizona’s comeback against Utah Valley

Mark Lawson
December 8, 2018
Guard Brandon Randolph (5) shoots a three-pointer during the game against Utah Valley on Thursday, Dec. 6 at McKale Center.

Red hot Randolph sparks Wildcats in second-half comeback

Mark Lawson
December 7, 2018
Arizona's Ira Lee (11) pauses while UConn's Mamadou Diarra (21) and David Onuorah (34) reach for a block that isn't there.

No Jet Lag: ‘Cats prevail on the road against Huskies

Mark Lawson
December 2, 2018
Center Chase Jeter (4) celebrates after his teammate scores during the Arizona v. Georgia Southern game on Thursday, Nov. 30 at McKale Center. Arizona beat Georgia Southern with a final score of 100-70.

47 points from ‘terrific’ bench play help Arizona rout Georgia Southern

Mark Lawson
November 30, 2018
Guard Brandon Randolph (5) dribbles past a Western New Mexico University player during the game on Tuesday, Oct. 30 at Mckale Center. Arizona won with a final score of 95-44.

Sweet start turns sour as Arizona loses to Auburn to close out Maui trip

Mark Lawson
November 22, 2018
 The Student Union Memorial Center was designed and built in memory of the USS Arizona that was sunk at Pearl Harbor in 1941. The building provides shopping, food, studying, banking services, a theater and much more for Wildcat students. 

HOHM pods are bringing on-campus nap spaces just in time for finals

Jasmine Demers and Mark Lawson
November 21, 2018
Guard Justin Coleman (12) jumps to take a shot during the game against UTEP on Wednesday, Nov. 14 in Mckale Center. The final score was 79-46 with an Arizona win. 

Clutch Coleman carries Arizona to win in Maui

Mark Lawson
November 20, 2018
Guard Brandon Randolph (5) jumps to shoot the ball during the game against UTEP on Wednesday, Nov. 14 in Mckale Center. Arizona won 79-46.

Arizona routs UTEP in final tune-up before Maui

Mark Lawson
November 15, 2018
Arizona's Ryan Luther, 10, goes up for the lay up during the Arizona-West New Mexico University game on Tuesday, Oct. 30 at the McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz.

Group effort leads Arizona basketball to a 21-point win

Mark Lawson
November 12, 2018
Arizona forward Chase Jeter (4) dunks the ball in the net during the second half of the Arizona-Houston Baptist  game at McKale Stadium on Nov. 7, 2018 in Tucson, Az.

Wildcats ride 57-point second half to victory in season opener

Mark Lawson
November 8, 2018
University of Arizona Police Department officers on the UA campus. 

Two female students assaulted near campus, according to reports

Rocky Baier and Mark Lawson
November 7, 2018
Members of the Oregon Men's Basketball team link arms during the National Anthem in McKale Center.

Men’s basketball Pac-12 preview: Oregon Ducks are the favorite

Mark Lawson
November 4, 2018
Arizona Head Coach Sean Miller animatedly describes a defensive play to the Arizona players on the court.

Roundtable: Basketball writers discuss key points for upcoming season

Alec White, David Skinner, and Mark Lawson
November 4, 2018
Arizona's Brandon Randolph, 5, blocks the shot of West New Mexico University's Amarion Cash, 24, during the Arizona-West New Mexico University game on Tuesday, Oct. 30 at the McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz.

Fueled by play of Randolph and Williams, Arizona beats Western New Mexico 95-44

Mark Lawson
October 31, 2018
The skeleton was found at La Necropoli dei Bambini, which translates to “Cemetery of the Babies," by a team of UA archaeologists in Italy. 

Vampire burial discovered by UA archeologists in Italy

Mark Lawson
October 27, 2018
Sean Miller, head coach of the Arizona men's basketball team, welcomes the fans to the Red-Blue game on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz.

Four-star guard commits to Arizona men’s basketball

Mark Lawson
October 24, 2018
Melinda Burke is the President of the UA Alumni Association. Her organization is behind much of the planning for Homecoming week activites.

Q&A with Melinda Burke, President of the UA Alumni Association and the woman behind the week of Homecoming festivities

Mark Lawson
October 21, 2018
Arizona's DJ Hinton scores a touchdown against UCLA during the UA-UCLA game on Saturday, October 14.

No Tate, no worry for Arizona football

Mark Lawson
October 17, 2018
Arizona's Ira Lee, 11, makes an entrance at the Red-Blue game on Sunday, Oct. 14 at the McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz.

Jeter and Lee highlight standout players from Red-Blue game

Mark Lawson
October 15, 2018
Wilbur Wildcat waves the UA flag before the annual men's basketball McDonald's Red-Blue game on Oct. 20 in McKale Center.

Arizona Basketball: Three things to watch for during the Red and Blue game

Mark Lawson
October 12, 2018
Arizona linebacker Tony Fields II attempts to take down a Houston player headed for the endzone on Sept. 9 at Arizona Stadium. 

Fields and Schooler: more than just teammates

Mark Lawson
October 10, 2018
Arizona head coach Sean Miller throws his arms upward following the Wildcats' victory over California in McKale Center on Mar. 3, 2016. Miller is one of the best defensive coaches in the country according to KenPom statistics.

Five-star guard Josh Green commits to UA men’s basketball

Mark Lawson
October 4, 2018
Wilbur Wildcat waves the UA flag before the annual men's basketball McDonald's Red-Blue game on Oct. 20 in McKale Center.

Key games on Arizona men’s basketball schedule

Mark Lawson
October 3, 2018
Arizona's wide receiver Shun Brown (6) jumps over USC's players and gains a first down during the third quater of the Arizona-USC game at the Arizona Stadium on Saturday September 29, 2018 in Tucson, Az.

Five Stats: The numbers that defined Arizona’s loss to USC

Mark Lawson
September 30, 2018
 Active duty members and veterans engage in a discussion about emphatic verb use for college assignments July 15 during the Warrior-Scholar Project. The project, aimed at helping members of the military better adapt to college life, runs on campus from July 13 through July 29. 

UA reduces the tuition rate for military undergraduates

Mark Lawson
September 26, 2018
PJ Johnson (52) stands near the line of scrimmage before the ball is snapped during the Arizona vs BYU game on Sept. 1, 2018 at Arizona Stadium.

PJ Johnson: solid gold

Mark Lawson
September 26, 2018
A University of Arizona Police Department officer makes a call while standing by near the Koffler building on the UA campus.

UAPD investigating indecent exposure incidents

Mark Lawson
September 21, 2018
Brian Brigger (left) embraces Arizona men's basketball player Dusan Ristic (right) during warmups at the McKale Center.

Arizona’s not-so-secret Santa

Mark Lawson
September 16, 2018
September 8, 2018. Junior defensive lineman Abraham Maiava (71) during the Wildcats 45-18 loss to the Houston Cougars. TDECU Stadium, Houston, TX.

Maiava juggles tackling quarterbacks and airport baggage

Mark Lawson
September 12, 2018
Head coach Kevin Sumlin at the Arizona Football spring game on April 14 in the Arizona Stadium.

Sumlin worried about winning, not Houston homecoming

Mark Lawson
September 6, 2018
Arizona football players line up and rock back and forth at the start of the UA-ASU rivalry game on Nov. 25 at Sun Devil Stadium.

Arizona faces nation’s top defensive player, two AP preseason top 25 teams in 2018

Mark Lawson
August 24, 2018
An Arizona fan in Zona Zoo reacts to a proposal during the UA-Oregon State game on Nov. 11 at Arizona Stadium.

Construction on-schedule for multiple athletics projects

Mark Lawson
July 20, 2018
Marcus Griffin (95) gets blocked by an opponent during a home game against Hawaii on Sep. 9, 2017. Griffin is a grad transfer and will play at Central Michigan next fall.

Marcus Griffin and the NCAA grad transfer rule

Mark Lawson
May 3, 2018
Arizona's Haley Moore during the second round of the Pac-12 tournament on Monday April 23 at the Broadmoor Golf Club in Seattle Wash. Arizona finished third during this second round.

Women’s golf ties for third at Pac-12 Championship, earns No. 3 seed in regional championships

Mark Lawson
April 25, 2018
The second annual Catsys Awards were held on Monday April 16 at the McKale Memorial Center.

UA’s top student-athletes and unsung heroes shine at CATSYS awards show

Mark Lawson
April 17, 2018
Junior Bianca Pagdanganan.

Women’s golf unable to win third straight, tie for third at Silverado Showdown

Mark Lawson
April 12, 2018
Junior Bianca Pagdanganan.

Change of Greenery: Bianca Pagdanganan using the warm weather to help women’s golf hit its peak

Mark Lawson
April 4, 2018
Load More Stories
Menu
Activate Search
Home