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University of Arizona womens basketball player Sahnya Jah shoots the ball on Dec. 10 in McKale Center against California State University, Bakersfield. Jah scored 7 points during the game.

Arizona women’s basketball set to duel UC Irvine

Michael Smith
November 9, 2025
Noah Fifita gets tripped up by a BYU defender at Arizona Stadium on Oct. 11.

Five takeaways from Arizona football’s heartbreaking loss to No. 18 BYU

Michael Smith
October 17, 2025
Noah Fifita points to the sky after his first rushing touchdown of the year against Hawaii on Aug. 30 at Arizona Stadium.

Daily Wildcat team and player of the week: October 11

Michael Smith
October 11, 2025
Tre Spivey gets his helmet ripped off as he gets into the end zone for a touchdown against Oklahoma State on Oct. 4.

Arizona football dominates Oklahoma State

Michael Smith
October 4, 2025
Rocky Gronkstone tries to contest a three pointer from Brayden Burries in the Red and Blue Scrimmage on Oct. 3 in McKale Center. He was not successful, Burries ended with 22 points.

5 takeaways from Arizona men’s basketball Red-Blue showcase

Michael Smith
October 4, 2025
Noah Fifita gets pressured in the pocket against Weber State on Sep. 6 at Arizona Stadium. Fifita threw for 373 yards and 5 touchdowns against the Wildcats.

Arizona football outclassed by No. 14 Iowa State

Michael Smith
September 29, 2025
Wesley Yarbrough runs the ball against Weber State just after midnight on Sep. 7 at Arizona Stadium.

Five takeaways from Arizona’s victory over Kansas State

Michael Smith
September 19, 2025
Javin Whatley runs in an 85 yard touchdown in the first quarter against Weber State after a two hour weather delay on Sep. 6 at Arizona Stadium.

Arizona football overwhelms Weber State in dominant fashion

Michael Smith
September 7, 2025
Tiaoalli Savea (98) and Julian Savaiinaea (41) celebrate a defensive stop against Hawai’i at Arizona Stadium on Aug. 30. The Arizona defense recorded 5 sacks.

Arizona football surges over Hawai’i in season opener

Michael Smith
August 31, 2025
Arizona celebrates after a win against in state rival Arizona State at Hi Corbett Field. Arizona finished the season 3-1 against Arizona State.

Arizona baseball 2024-2025 season recap: The return to Omaha

Michael Smith
August 12, 2025
Mathis Meurant lays down a bunt against ASU on March 11 at Hi Corbett Field. Arizona survived a late comeback to win the game 3-2.

Arizona baseball drops opening game of College World Series to Coastal Carolina

Michael Smith
June 13, 2025
Aaron Walton dives for a ball vs OSU at Hi Corbett Field on April 13. Walton had two putouts on the day.

Arizona baseball falls to GCU on the road

Michael Smith
May 18, 2025
The University of Arizona women’s basketball team celebrates following a win over UNLV in McKale Center on Nov. 12. The Wildcats were led by freshman Lauryn Swann who had 19 total points.

Arizona women’s basketball rebuilds 2025-2026 roster

Michael Smith
May 5, 2025
Aaron Walton after a diving catch leading to an out against Oklahoma State at Hi Corbett Field on April 13. Walton is a transfer from Samford.

No. 24 Arizona baseball defeats New Mexico State in lone matchup

Michael Smith
April 30, 2025
Chip Hale addresses his team following a win over Oklahoma State at Hi Corbett Field on April 13. The Wildcats won the series.

No. 16 Arizona baseball extends win streak to three games after defeating UT Arlington

Michael Smith
April 24, 2025
Freshman Smith Bailey pitches against Oklahoma State at Hi Corbett Field on April 13. Bailey is an Arizona native from Peoria.

No. 16 Arizona baseball routs GCU in run-rule victory

Michael Smith
April 21, 2025
Becky Burke takes questions during a press conference in McKale center on April 11. Burke is the 10th head women’s basketball coach in program history.

Becky Burke introduced as new Arizona women’s basketball head coach

Michael Smith
April 12, 2025
Mason White tags out a Pima County Community College baserunner on Oct. 12 at Hi Corbett Field. White is a local standout from Salpointe Catholic High School.

No. 24 Arizona baseball wins in thrilling fashion against New Mexico State

Michael Smith
April 10, 2025
The University of Arizona women’s basketball team celebrates following a win over UNLV in McKale Center on Nov. 12. The Wildcats were led by freshman Lauryn Swann who had 19 total points.

Arizona women’s basketball 2024-2025 season recap

Michael Smith
April 8, 2025
Paulina Paris drives to the basket against Northern Arizona in McKale Center on Mar. 20. Arizona fell to NAU 71-69.

Arizona women’s basketball suffers shocking loss to NAU in first round of WBIT

Michael Smith
March 26, 2025
University of Arizona women's basketball player Paulina Paris plays defense while a California State University, Bakersfield women's basketball player handles the ball on Dec. 10 in McKale Center. Paris was one of three Wildcats to score double figures, putting up 11 points.

Arizona women’s basketball hosts NAU for first round of WBIT

Michael Smith
March 20, 2025
The Arizona women's basketball team is coached by Adia Barnes. The Arizona men's basketball team is coached by Tommy Lloyd.

OPINION: College WBB favorites and sleeper picks heading into March Madness

Michael Smith and Kayla Lowery
March 15, 2025
Isis Beh drives in on Alyssa Brown in McKale Center on Nov. 12. Beh transferred from West Virginia in 2023.

Arizona women’s basketball suffers brutal loss to Colorado in Big 12 tournament

Michael Smith
March 6, 2025
Jada Williams guards Grambling State’s Nicole Sandifer in the first half of the Arizona women’s basketball game against Grambling State on Nov. 23 in McKale. The Wildcats struggled to hold a lead over Grambling during the first half.

Arizona women’s basketball faces Colorado in the second round of the Big 12 tournament

Michael Smith
March 6, 2025
Isis Beh celebrates on the sideline in McKale Center on Nov. 12. Arizona is now 4-0 on the season.

Arizona women’s basketball cruises to victory over Texas Tech on Senior Night

Michael Smith
February 26, 2025
Isis Beh drives in on Alyssa Brown in McKale Center on Nov. 12. Beh transferred from West Virginia in 2023.

Arizona women’s basketball prepares for Texas Tech on Senior Night

Michael Smith
February 25, 2025
Skylar Jones a guard on the Arizona women's basketball team drives to the hoop on on Tuesday night Oct. 29 in McKale Center. Arizona won its second exhibition game of the season 82-53.

Arizona women’s basketball complete season sweep against BYU

Michael Smith
February 20, 2025
Paulina Paris drives in on TCU guard Hailey Van Lith in McKale Center on Feb. 16. Paris played 35 minutes despite sickness.

Arizona women’s basketball squares off against BYU

Michael Smith
February 18, 2025
Skylar Jones works her way to the basket against TCU's Hailey Van Lith in McKale Center on Feb. 16. Skylar had a career night with 30 points on 4-4 3 pt shooting.

Arizona women’s basketball fails to upset No. 11 TCU

Michael Smith
February 17, 2025
Paulina Paris of the Arizona Wildcats faces down Cincinnati Bearcat A'riel Jackson during their game on Jan. 22. in McKale. Paris scored 10 points in her 25 minutes on the court.

Arizona women’s basketball set to duel No. 11 TCU

Michael Smith
February 15, 2025
Arizona players KJ Lewis (#5) and Jaden Bradley (#0) wrestle the ball free from Texas Tech player JT Toppin during their game on Feb. 8 in McKale Center. The Wildcats played a physical game against their new Big 12 opponents.

No. 13 Arizona men’s basketball falls short to Kansas State

Michael Smith
February 12, 2025
Jada Williams rushes past a Weber State player during their game on Dec. 16 in McKale. Williams had a career high game with 24 total points.

Arizona women’s basketball wins in thrilling fashion against ASU

Michael Smith
February 9, 2025
University of Arizona womens basketball player Sahnya Jah shoots the ball on Dec. 10 in McKale Center against California State University, Bakersfield. Jah scored 7 points during the game.

Arizona women’s basketball returns home to host ASU

Michael Smith
February 8, 2025
The University of Arizona's Jada Williams celebrates on the court of McKale Center on Nov. 4 against UT Arlington. UA held the lead at halftime with a score of 34-21.

Arizona women’s basketball suffers upsetting defeat to Utah

Michael Smith
February 1, 2025
Arizona's Montaya Dew treks down the court in McKale Center during their game with UT Arlington on Nov. 4. The final score was 73-54 where UA took the win.

Arizona women’s basketball travels to face Utah

Michael Smith
January 30, 2025
Skylar Jones a guard on the Arizona women's basketball team drives to the hoop on on Tuesday night Oct. 29 in McKale Center. Arizona won its second exhibition game of the season 82-53.

Arizona women’s basketball dominates Cincinnati in home win

Michael Smith
January 23, 2025
Guard Jada Williams pushes through Cal's defense on Jan. 28 in McKale Center. Arizona women’s basketball lost to Stanford 96-64.

Arizona women’s basketball returns home to face Cincinnati

Michael Smith
January 22, 2025
Jada Williams of the Arizona Wildcat’s women’s basketball team loses the ball while charging for a layup during the Wildcats’ game against the Weber State Wildcats on Dec. 16 in McKale.

Arizona women’s basketball fails to upset No. 11 Kansas State

Michael Smith
January 17, 2025
University of Arizona womens basketball player Isis Beh catches up to a California State University, Bakersfield player on Dec. 10 in McKale Center. Beh had 8 points, 2 rebounds and 1 assist during the game.

Arizona women’s basketball heads on the road to face No. 11 Kansas State

Michael Smith
January 16, 2025
Sahnya Jah passes the ball in McKale Center on Nov. 12. Jah is a transfer from a South Carolina.

Arizona women’s basketball loses to Iowa State at home

Michael Smith
January 11, 2025
University of Arizona womens basketball player Jada Williams goes to shoot the ball on Dec. 10 in McKale Center against California State University, Bakersfield. Williams had 4 points, rebounds and assists during the game.

Arizona women’s basketball prepares to host Baylor

Michael Smith
January 8, 2025
Skylar Jones a guard on the Arizona women's basketball team drives to the hoop on on Tuesday night Oct. 29 in McKale Center. Arizona won its second exhibition game of the season 82-53.

Arizona women’s basketball hosts first Big 12 home game against Utah

Michael Smith
December 29, 2024
University of Arizona womens basketball player Breya Cunningham bangs the drum eight times after the game against California State University, Bakersfield on Dec. 10 in McKale Center. Cunningham put up 13 points and contributed 5 rebounds.

Arizona women’s basketball secures win over BYU in Big 12 opener

Michael Smith
December 23, 2024
University of Arizona women's basketball player Paulina Paris plays defense while a California State University, Bakersfield women's basketball player handles the ball on Dec. 10 in McKale Center. Paris was one of three Wildcats to score double figures, putting up 11 points.

Arizona women’s basketball blows out CSU Bakersfield

Michael Smith
December 11, 2024
Arizona players line up on defense before an Arizona State snap on Nov. 30 at Arizona Stadium. Arizona state maintained possession for over half of the game.

Arizona football achieves signing day success

Michael Smith
December 6, 2024
Isis Beh celebrates on the sideline in McKale Center on Nov. 12. Arizona is now 4-0 on the season.

Arizona women’s basketball bounces back with victory over Seattle

Michael Smith
December 4, 2024
Paulina Paris drives in on Kiara Jackson from UNLV in McKale Center on Nov. 12. The Wildcats won 75-66 over UNLV.

Arizona women’s basketball dominates Chicago State

Michael Smith
November 18, 2024
Two players from the University of Arizona block a player from UT Arlington in McKale Center on Nov. 4. The score during halftime was 34-21 with UA leading.

Arizona women’s basketball defeats UC San Diego on the road

Michael Smith
November 12, 2024
The University of Arizona's Jada Williams celebrates on the court of McKale Center on Nov. 4 against UT Arlington. UA held the lead at halftime with a score of 34-21.

UA women’s basketball stays undefeated

Michael Smith
November 8, 2024
Two players from the University of Arizona block a player from UT Arlington in McKale Center on Nov. 4. The score during halftime was 34-21 with UA leading.

Arizona women’s basketball opens regular season with a win

Michael Smith
November 5, 2024
Arizona football wide receiver Chris Hunter spins into the end zone for Arizona’s only touchdown against the University of Colorado on Oct. 19. The Wildcats struggled in the first half against a powerful Colorado offense.

Arizona football faces 56-12 defeat at UCF

Michael Smith
November 3, 2024
The Arizona women's basketball team huddles during an exhibition game against West Texas A&M University on Oct. 27, in McKale Center. The Wildcats won 86-63.

Arizona women’s basketball holds open practice for fans

Michael Smith
October 23, 2024
The Arizona women's basketball team continues the tradition of banging on the drum before a game against Loyola Marymount University on Sunday, Nov. 12, in McKale Center.

Arizona women’s basketball’s first year in Big 12

Michael Smith
October 16, 2024
Sami Baytosh celebrates her goal against NAU on Murphey Field on Aug. 22. So far, the soccer team has secured one win, two ties and one loss.

Arizona soccer beats BYU on senior night

Michael Smith
October 6, 2024
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