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'I can do hard things'

‘I can do hard things’

Matt Wall
April 26, 2017
UA faculty, athletes and donors participate in the ground breaking of the C.A.T.S. Academic Center on Feb. 12, 2016. The university claims the academic center is a vital part to developing student-athletes academically.

C.A.T.S. Academic center provides solid foundation beyond sports

Matt Wall
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.

Luke Walton headlines first CATSYS Awards

Matt Wall
April 20, 2017
Zak Said, a member of the UA Men's Club Soccer team, dribbles with the ball during a game.

Zak Said took the road never traveled before

Matt Wall
April 17, 2017
Brian Jeffries preapres for a UA football game in the press box.

After 30 years, Brian Jeffries is still living the dream as the voice of the Wildcats

Matt Wall
March 26, 2017
Arizona seniors Gabrielle Laub (left), Krysten Howard (middle) and Selynna Felix-Terrazas (right) are honored during senior night in McKale Center. 

GymCats fall to Arizona State on emotional senior night

Matt Wall
March 6, 2017
Erika Barnes moves forward after handing AD job to Heeke Thursday

Erika Barnes moves forward after handing AD job to Heeke Thursday

Matt Wall
March 1, 2017
Denver Broncos Will Parks (34) prior to kickoff against the Tennessee Titans in the NFL game at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN December 11, 2016.

Former Arizona safety Will Parks overcomes odds both professionally, personally

Matt Wall
January 30, 2017
Jay Dobyns, lighting a cigarette.

No Hero, No Angel: The Jay Dobyns Story

Matt Wall
January 26, 2017
The USS Arizona’s baseball team practices on the USS Arizona.

Sports aboard the USS Arizona in 1941 were more about relaxation than competition

Matt Wall
December 7, 2016
Arizona Daily Wildcat clipping from the 1992 Homecoming football game against Washinton.

Homecoming through the years; top moments of UA football

Matt Wall
October 27, 2016
Arizona beach volleyball athlete Sam Manley dives to dig the ball during a practice on Thursday, Oct. 6.

Manley sisters ready to make own beach volleyball legacy

Matt Wall
October 25, 2016
Athletics puts the STUDENT back in Student-Athlete

Athletics puts the STUDENT back in Student-Athlete

Matt Wall
October 23, 2016
Arizona swim coach Rick DeMont during the Wildcats wins over the Washington State Cougars and the UNLV Rebels on Oct. 23, 2015 at the Hillendbrand Aquatic Center, Tucson, AZ.

The ‘Rocket’ man of Arizona swimming

Matt Wall
October 20, 2016
In four seasons, Arizona football head coach Rich Rodriguez has led the Wildcats to four consecutive bowl games.

Rich Rodriguez uncovered: Arizona football head coach a ‘players’ coach’ and ‘family man’

Matt Wall
October 13, 2016
(Courtesy Raquel Rodriguez) Raquel Rodriguez is a junior at Arizona and captain of the cheerleading team.

A family affair: Raquel Rodriguez ‘thankful’ for football family

Matt Wall
October 13, 2016
Kevin Cordes, the American record holder for the 100-yard and 200-yard breaststroke, practices at the Hillenbrand Aquatic Center on Monday, April 9, 2014.

Kevin Cordes: Wildcat and Olympic gold medalist for life

Matt Wall
October 4, 2016
UA Pomline dances at a pre-game pep rally on Saturday, March 28, 2015.

UA Pomline ‘livin the dream’

Matt Wall
September 20, 2016
Headshot of Arizona men's tennis coach Clancey Shields.

UA tennis coach Clancy Shields is ready for the challenge that awaits him

Matt Wall
September 8, 2016

Gameday Guide: How to become a diehard Arizona Wildcats fan

Matt Wall
May 23, 2016
Members of the Harlem Globetrotters during a game at the Qatar Women's Sport Committee Indoor Hall in November 2011.

Harlem Globetrotters head to McKale Center on Friday for first time in four years

Matt Wall
May 1, 2016

Hockey heads to Tucson; Candrea wins Pac-12 coach of the century

Matt Wall
April 29, 2016
TriCat Erica Clevenger wins USA Triathlon Collegiate Club National Championship

TriCat Erica Clevenger wins USA Triathlon Collegiate Club National Championship

Matt Wall
April 25, 2016
Arizona tennis athlete Lauren Marker serves the ball during a doubles match against the University of San Diego.

Lauren Marker Falls to UCLA’s Catherine Harrison in Pac-12 tennis semifinals

Matt Wall
April 23, 2016
Arizona pitcher Nathan Bannister (35) throws a pitch during the first game against Stanford on Friday, April 15. Bannister was the clear MVP of the game, even thought this was his first time throwing a complete game.

Bannister throws complete game shutout, Wildcats win 3-0 over Cal in series opener

Matt Wall
April 23, 2016
Arizona freshman guard Justin Simon (3) eyes the court during Arizona's 94-62 win against Stanford on Saturday, March 5 in McKale Center. Simon has decided to transfer from Arizona, hoping to get more playing time.

Former Arizona guard Justin Simon transfers to St. Johns

Matt Wall
April 23, 2016
Gymnastics season review: top five moments

Gymnastics season review: top five moments

Matt Wall
April 22, 2016
Arizona Coyotes defenseman Michael Stone falls over St. Louis Blues left wing Jaden Schwartz during first period action on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015, at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis.

TCC rumored to get Arizona Coyotes AHL team

Matt Wall
April 16, 2016
New Arizona baseball coach Jay Johnson speaks during a press conference with athletic director Greg Byrne at Hi Corbett Field on Monday, June 8. “I am beyond humbled and grateful to be a part of Arizona baseball,” Johnson said.

Counting down Greg Byrne’s five best hires at Arizona

Matt Wall
April 15, 2016
Arizona softball athletes huddle up during Arizona's 7-3 loss to Utah on March 25, 2016.

Wildcat Roundup: Arizona softball sweeps Houston, women’s tennis rained out

Matt Wall
April 10, 2016
Arizona gymnast Lexi Mills celebrates her stick after a beam routine in McKale Center on Saturday, Feb. 13. Mills will compete on the balance beam at the NCAA Championships in Fort Worth, Texas.

Lexi Mills’ final routine: ‘I can. I am. I will.’

Matt Wall
April 8, 2016
Sarah Holmes (left) and Joe Previte (right), known on campus as Wilma and Wilbur, respectively, step out during their unveiling at the last men's home basketball game on Saturday, March 5. Holmes and Previte learned a lot through the process, visited approximately 11 states and performed in hundreds of appeareances.

Under the mask: A behind the scenes look at what it’s like to be Wilbur and Wilma

Matt Wall
April 8, 2016
Arizona guard Allonzo Trier (11) dunks against Chico State during the Wildcats' exhibition game in McKale Center on Nov. 8. The five-star recruit came off the bench and tallied 13 points and six rebounds in 25 minutes.

Allonzo Trier returning for sophomore season

Matt Wall
April 4, 2016

Column: College basketball recruiting has become one big spectacle

Matt Wall
April 3, 2016
Arizona gymnast Lexi Mills lands her jump off the high beams in McKale Center on Friday, Jan. 8. The Texas native is one of four senior leaders on this year's team.

GymCats finish fourth in Regionals, Mills heads to NCAAs

Matt Wall
April 2, 2016
Arizona freshman guard Justin Simon (3) eyes the court during Arizona's 94-62 win against Stanford on Saturday, March 5 in McKale Center. Simon has decided to transfer from Arizona, hoping to get more playing time.

Justin Simon will transfer from Arizona

Matt Wall
March 28, 2016
Arizona outfielder Merrilee Miller (20) catches a fly ball against Utah at Hillenbrand Stadium, located at 1700 E. Second Street in Tucson, Ariz. Photo taken Friday, March 25, 2016. Photo by Alex McIntyre / For the Arizona Daily Star

Wildcat Roundup: Softball walk-off, football Pro Day attracts top NFL scouts

Matt Wall
March 28, 2016
Arizona head coach Sean Miller throws his arms upward following the Wildcats' victory over California in McKale Center on Thursday, March 3. Miller will get to play with many pieces of the puzzle next season with many new additions and recruits headed Arizona's way.

Column: Time for Miller to put the pieces together in 2016-2017

Matt Wall
March 28, 2016
Arizona gymnastics senior Lexi Mills performs on the uneven bars during a meet against Washington on Feb 27 at McKale Center.

Top notch competition awaits GymCats in Athens

Matt Wall
March 25, 2016
Arizona guard Kadeem Allen (5) drives the ball past Washington forward Matisse Thybulle (4) on Jan 14 in McKale Center.

UA point guards at helm of forgetful year

Matt Wall
March 25, 2016

Arizona gymnastics to compete at NCAA Regionals

Matt Wall
March 23, 2016
Sean Miller shows displeasure during the Wildcats' quarterfinal victory over Colorado in the Pac-12 Tournament on Thursday, March 10.

Sean Miller staying in Arizona despite Pittsburgh rumors

Matt Wall
March 22, 2016
Arizona gymnast Shelby Edwards leaps above the beam in McKale Center on Saturday, Feb. 27. Edwards, a journalism senior, recently started blogging for Arizona Athletics.

GymCats earn highest score of season and top BYU 196.850-195.400 on Senior Night

Matt Wall
March 12, 2016
Gabe York (1) and Kaleb Tarczewski (35) share a smile while playing against California in McKale Center on Saturday, March 5. The two will look to finish their collegiate careers on a high note in March.

‘Something that kids dream about’: Wildcats’ senior duo

Matt Wall
March 11, 2016
Q&A with NY Times sports reporter and Pulitzer Prize winner John Branch

Q&A with NY Times sports reporter and Pulitzer Prize winner John Branch

Matt Wall
March 11, 2016
Arizona center Kaleb Tarzewski (35) holds his hands up as he walks off the court during his final game in McKale Center on March 5.

Five seniors walk across McKale Center floor for final time

Matt Wall
March 6, 2016
Miller throws his hands up in celebration after beating California last night in McKale Center.

The many faces of Sean Miller and his ride to college basketball elite

Matt Wall
March 4, 2016

Column: Down-to-the-wire games can make or break Arizona’s season

Matt Wall
March 1, 2016
Arizona gymnast Shelby Edwards prepares to execute her beam routine in McKale Center on Saturday, Feb. 27. Edwards coined the term "gritty kind of pretty" to describe the life of a collegiate gymnast.

‘Gritty kind of pretty’

Matt Wall
February 29, 2016
Arizona gymnast Gabrielle Laub celebrates and claps her hand in McKale Center on Saturday, Feb. 27.

GymCats route Washington, cruise to second straight Pac-12 victory

Matt Wall
February 28, 2016
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.

DAB ON ‘EM: Kennady Schneider

Matt Wall
February 22, 2016
Arizona gymnast Shelby Edwards performs a mid-air splits in McKale Center on Saturday, Feb. 13.

No. 20 Arizona looks to knock off Gym Devils in Tempe

Matt Wall
February 21, 2016
Arizona gymnast Gabrielle Laub swings on the uneven bars in McKale Center on Saturday, Feb. 13. The No. 20 Wildcats fell to No. 13 Stanford 196.65-196.15 and managed to hit all 24 of their routines. 

Arizona gymnastics falls to Stanford 196.650-196.150, hits all 24 routines

Matt Wall
February 13, 2016
Arizona gymnastics head coach Tabitha Yim stands watching the screen in the center of McKale Center on Friday, Jan. 8. Yim will face her alma mater Stanford on Saturday, Feb. 12.

Despite obstacles, Tabitha Yim writes her next chapter

Matt Wall
February 12, 2016
Fans hang out while watching Arizona men's basketball face Washington at Gentle Ben's for the FOX Sports GO watch party on Saturday, Feb. 6. Students in the Eller College of Management worked with FOX executives in a case competition.

Eller class partners with FOX Sports University for case competition

Matt Wall
February 8, 2016
Cyclists line up for the start of the Men’s B race during the UA Bio Park criterium on Saturday, Jan. 30. The UA Cycling club was named Collegiate Club of the Year by USA Cycling.

Tucson is a ‘bikers paradise’ for UA Cycling

Matt Wall
February 8, 2016
Discus in the blood: Viktor Gardenkrans

Discus in the blood: Viktor Gardenkrans

Matt Wall
February 5, 2016
Tyler Baker/ The Daily Wildcat

Guess who will participate in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest? Aaron Gordon’s Top five dunks at Arizona

Matt Wall
February 4, 2016
Arizona guard Allonzo Trier (11) dunks in McKale Center on Nov. 8, 2015. With Trier's return comes another explosive offensive threat to the lineup and defensive tenacity to keep playing hard.

Allonzo Trier a game time decision in Washington

Matt Wall
February 3, 2016
Arizona center Chance Comanche (21) gets a high-five from assistant coach Emanuel Richardson on Thursday, Jan. 28 in McKale Center. The Wildcats avoided losing three straight by pouncing Oregon State 80-63 on Saturday.

Column: Time to honor Sean Miller’s process

Matt Wall
February 1, 2016
Arizona cheerleaders make a pyramid in McKale Center on Nov. 19, 2015. The Wildcats have inspired the Tucson community through their service with Special Olympics of Arizona and the Ronald McDonald House.

One Nation Under Squad

Matt Wall
February 1, 2016
The Wildcats enter the field before playing against Washington State at Arizona Stadium on Oct. 24. Arizona defensice lineman Shariff Williams has medically retired from football. 

Arizona defensive lineman Sharif Williams medically retires from football

Matt Wall
January 29, 2016
Broncos wide receivers Emmanuel Sanders and Demaryius Thomas make angels in the confetti following Denver's 20-18 win in the AFC Championship game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver. (Mark Reis/Colorado Springs Gazette/TNS)

Super Bowl 50: Panthers, Broncos set for big stage

Matt Wall
January 25, 2016
An Arizona gymnast jumps high in the air in McKale Center on Friday, Jan. 8. The Wildcats have impressed early with a young team and have an overall record of 2-1.

Gymnastics program #sticks the perfect landing

Matt Wall
January 25, 2016
Arizona gymnast Shelby Edwards runs in preparation for a vault in McKale Center on Friday, Jan. 8. The GymCats face No. 5 UCLA this weekend, whom they haven't defeated since 2006.

GymCats look to defeat No. 5 UCLA for first time since 2006

Matt Wall
January 22, 2016
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) takes a pass to just short of the goal line during the fourth quarter on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Column: Super Bowl 50 or bust, Cardinals inspire Valley fans

Matt Wall
January 22, 2016
Arizona football head coach Rich Rodriguez smiles on the sidelines in Arizona Stadium on Sept. 26, 2015. Rodriguez's newly hired defensive staff of Donté Williams and Marcel Yates brings a recruiting edge to the Wildcats' defense.

Mastermind recruiters in Williams and Yates bring ‘Desert Swarm’ back to Tucson

Matt Wall
January 22, 2016
Arizona gymnast Lexi Mills lands her jump off the high beams in McKale Center on Friday, Jan. 8. The Texas native is one of four senior leaders on this year's team.

Arizona gymnastics defeats Texas Woman’s University; UCLA next

Matt Wall
January 20, 2016

Rhett Rodriguez commits to Wildcats

Matt Wall
January 17, 2016

Wildcats have chance to grab big recruit this weekend

Matt Wall
January 15, 2016
Arizona gymnastics head coach Tabitha Yim stands with assistant coaches John Court and David McCreary. Yim is in her first year as the Wildcats' head coach and has brought a new sense of purpose to the gymnastics program.

Column: Tabitha Yim leading Arizona gymnastics program to new heights

Matt Wall
January 15, 2016
Arizona quarterbacks Brandon Dawkins (13, left) and Anu Solomon (12, right) are two of the four quarterbacks on the UA roster in 2016. Solomon is expected by many to get most of the reps during spring ball.

Who will be Arizona’s next quarterback come next fall?

Matt Wall
January 15, 2016
Arizona guard Gabe York (1) pushes back a Washington player as he passes to a teammate in McKale Center on Thursday, Jan. 14. York helped fuel the Wildcats' offensive attack in the second half of the WIldcats 99-67 victory.

Column: Wildcats regroup and conquer past Washington

Matt Wall
January 15, 2016

Top five sports moments of Winter Break

Matt Wall
January 12, 2016
Arizona gymnast Shelby Edwards on the balance beam in McKale Center on Friday, Jan. 8. Arizona defeated Michigan State and moved up to No. 10 in the national rankings.

GymCats top Michigan State, move up to No. 10 in rankings

Matt Wall
January 12, 2016
Arizona guard Allonzo Trier (11) jumps for a dunk at USC on Saturday, Jan. 9. 

Allonzo Trier out 4-6 weeks with broken right hand

Matt Wall
January 10, 2016
Arizona junior linebacker Scooby Wright III (33) announces his intent to enter the NFL draft at a press conference after receiving the outstanding defensive player award at the Gildan New Mexico Bowl at University Stadium in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Saturday, Dec. 19.

Scooby Wright III is headed to NFL, forgoes senior season

Matt Wall
December 19, 2015
Arizona defensive linebacker Scooby Wright III (33) latches onto UCLA running back Paul Perkins (24) at Arizona Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26. Wright returned to practice this week and is expected to play in the Wildcats' bowl game.

Column: A rivalry renewed, Scooby is back

Matt Wall
December 9, 2015
The Ghosts exhibition is on display at the University of Arizona's Joseph Gross Gallery. The exhibition features the work of Ralph Ziman, a South African artist working to bring the realities of the African arms trade to light.

Arizona football head coach RichRod turns down South Carolina gig

Matt Wall
December 6, 2015
The Ghosts exhibition is on display at the University of Arizona's Joseph Gross Gallery. The exhibition features the work of Ralph Ziman, a South African artist working to bring the realities of the African arms trade to light.

Column: The Year of Injuries

Matt Wall
December 4, 2015
Arizona center Kaleb Tarczewski (35) leaps for a dunk in McKale Center on Sunday, Nov. 22. Tarczewski was averaging eight points and seven rebounds before his injury in the Wooden Legacy.

Tarczewski to miss 4-6 weeks with stress reaction and strained muscle in foot

Matt Wall
December 1, 2015
Slut Walk began at the Women's Plaza of Honor on campus and ended at The Hopyard on 4th Avenue on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015.

Column: Let Sean Miller work his magic

Matt Wall
November 30, 2015
Arizona defenders pull down Arizona State player in the second quarter of the game on Saturday, Nov. 21. Arizona State leads 31-10 at intermission.

Final: ASU downs Wildcats 52-37 to claim Territorial Cup

Matt Wall and Ezra Amacher
November 21, 2015
Tyler Baker / The Daily Wildcat

Column: Let the Territorial madness begin

Matt Wall
November 19, 2015
Arizona head coach Sean Miller gets heated during the Wildcats' win over Pacific in McKale Center Friday, Nov. 13.

Column: Miller thanks fans, throws shade at UCLA

Matt Wall
November 19, 2015
Arizona guard Allonzo Trier (11) finishes a ferocious dunk in McKale Center during the Wildcats' exhibition against Chico State on Nov. 8. Trier finished with 22 points and went 14-for-14 from the line against Bradley after shooting 1-for-10 from the field on opening night.

Allonzo Trier is on a mission to be a great Wildcat

Matt Wall
November 18, 2015
Arizona quarterback Anu Solomon (12) gets sacked at Arizona Stadium on Sept. 26. Solomon has had continuous run-ins with head injuries this year, dating back to Arizona's showdown with UCLA.

Column: Refs missed targeting call on Solomon

Matt Wall
November 18, 2015
The Arizona men's basketball team honors murdered former-Wildcat Michael Wright by engaging in a moment of silence while wearing his warm-up jersey before their match against Pacific in McKale Center Friday, Nov. 13.

Arizona community mourns loss of former Wildcat Michael Wright

Matt Wall
November 17, 2015
Arizona kicker Casey Skowron (41) waves the French flag while Arizona punter Drew Riggleman (39) hoists the U.S. flag before the Wildcats' win over Utah at Arizona Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 14. The special team's duo has had great success this season and were honored for Senior Night.

UA’s special teams duo pays tribute to Paris terrorist attacks

Matt Wall
November 16, 2015

Sunday Hangover: Wildcat’s defense steps up on final play to shock No. 10 Utah

Matt Wall
November 15, 2015
Receiver Nate Phillips (6) puts the game winning touchdown into the end zone on Saturday, Nov. 14. The Wildcats defeated the Utes 37-30 in double overtime.

FINAL: Arizona shocks No. 10 Utah 37-30 in double overtime on senior night

Matt Wall
November 15, 2015
Arizona guard Keyahndra Cannon (15) shoots while playing Oregon State in McKale Center on Jan. 23. Cannon is the only senior on Arizona's roster this season and one of three returning starters.

Injuries and roster size may no longer impede Arizona women’s basketball success

Matt Wall
November 11, 2015

Staff Picks: Predicting Arizona basketball’s success this season

Matt Wall, Justin Spears, Kyle Hansen, and Dominic Baciocco
November 11, 2015

Wildcats trail Sun Devils in Territorial Cup Series 3.5-0

Matt Wall
November 9, 2015
Then-junior Arizona gymnast Jessie Sisler strikes a pose during her floor routine in McKale Center on Jan. 16.

GymCats select captains for 2016 season

Matt Wall
November 9, 2015
Arizona forward Ryan Anderson (12) gets low while playing against Chico State in McKale Center Sunday, Nov. 8.

Column: Biggest takeaways from Arizona’s defeat of Chico State

Matt Wall
November 9, 2015
Mark Tollefsen (23) shoots over a defender during the first half of the exhibition game between Arizona and Chico State in McKale Center on Sunday, Nov. 8. Tollefsen started and played 23 minutes in the Wildcats' 90-54 victory.

Final: Arizona stomps Chico State 90-54

Matt Wall
November 9, 2015

Sunday Hangover: Thoughts & reactions following Arizona’s tough to swallow loss against USC 38-30

Matt Wall
November 8, 2015
Ryan Anderson (12) places his hand over his heart during the national anthem in McKale Center before the Red Blue scrimmage on Saturday, Oct. 17.

Anderson and McConnell dominate Sean Miller press conference

Matt Wall
November 5, 2015
Then-Arizona point guard TJ McConnell (4) ducks to avoid the Wisconsin defense in McKale Center on Saturday, March 28, 2015. The Philadelphia 76ers point guard recently hit the game-winning shot against the Brooklyn Nets and has produced in the NBA preseason thus far.

Five former Wildcats making splash in the NBA

Matt Wall
November 4, 2015
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