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Arizona baseball infielder Bobby Dalbec (3) walks off the field during Arizona's 8-3 loss to California at Hi Corbett Field on April 26. Dalbec and the Wildcats have a three-game series with Washington State this weekend.

Arizona baseball ready for Washington State Cougars

Rose Aly Valenzuela
May 1, 2015
Arizona baseball pitcher Robby Medel (34) pitches during Arizona's 17-6 win against ASU on Tuesday night at Hi Corbett Field. Along with J. J. Matijevic, Medel has provided an early impact in his first season at Arizona.

Column: Medel and Matijevic provide instant impact

Rose Aly Valenzuela
April 30, 2015
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. Matijevic helped lift the Wildcats over New Mexico State on Wednesday with three hits and two RBIs.

Arizona baseball ready for rivalry matchup with ASU

Rose Aly Valenzuela
April 28, 2015
Arizona baseball outfielder Jared Oliva (42) walks back to the dugout during Arizona's 8-3 loss to California on April 26, 2015.

Baseball drops series against Cal

Rose Aly Valenzuela
April 27, 2015
Arizona baseball pitcher Nathan Bannister (35) throws a pitch during Arizona's 4-1 loss to USC on April 2 at Hi Corbett Field. Bannister and the Wildcats have struggled mightily on the mound this season.

Column: Time is now for Arizona baseball pitchers to step up

Rose Aly Valenzuela
April 21, 2015
Arizona softball outfielder Katiyana Mauga (34) follows through on a swing during Arizona's 10-2 victory over UC Riverside on Feb. 28 at Hillenbrand Stadium. Mauga's power and poise have been driving forces behind Arizona's dominant offense. 

Beavers up next for Arizona baseball

Rose Aly Valenzuela
April 17, 2015

Baseball loses 13-7 to ASU, drops series

Rose Aly Valenzuela
April 13, 2015
Arizona baseball coach Andy Lopez walks off the field during Arizona's 9-5 victory over Oregon on Saturday, March 28 at Hi Corbett Field.

Column: Arizona baseball different from last season

Rose Aly Valenzuela
March 31, 2015
Arizona baseball infielder Scott Kingery (25) prepares to swing during Arizona's 13-4 win against Oregon at Hi Corbett Field on Sunday. Kingery and the Wildcats swept Oregon to improve to 22-6 on the season.

Arizona baseball sweeps Oregon to improve to 22-6

Rose Aly Valenzuela
March 30, 2015
Arizona outfielder Zach Gibbons (23) rounds second base during Arizona's 10-5 win against Utah at Hi Corbett Field on March 13. Gibbons and the Wildcats will look to continue their winning momentum against No. 22 Oregon after sweeping Stanford on the road.

‘Cats host Oregon in weekend series

Rose Aly Valenzuela
March 27, 2015
Arizona baseball pitcher Tyger Talley (19) throws a pitch during Arizona's 6-4 loss against Rice on Feb. 22 at Hi Corbett Field. Talley and the Wildcats have a great opportunity to improve against Oregon this weekend.

Column: Arizona baseball has big test upcoming on schedule

Rose Aly Valenzuela
March 26, 2015
Courtesy of Arizona Athletics

Arizona baseball records first sweep at Stanford

Rose Aly Valenzuela
March 23, 2015
UA Baseball vs Portland 3.9.15

Arizona baseball hosts Utah Utes

Rose Aly Valenzuela
March 13, 2015
UA Baseball vs Portland 3.9.15

Arizona baseball’s Justin Behnke is making an immediate impact

Rose Aly Valenzuela
March 12, 2015
UA Baseball vs Portland 3.9.15

Column: Arizona baseball is ‘new team’ in ‘new year’

Rose Aly Valenzuela
March 10, 2015
Arizona baseball infielder Kevin Newman (2) tags up to first base during Arizona's 10-0 win against New Mexico State on Wednesday at Hi Corbett Field. Newman and the Wildcats take on Portland over the weekend.

Baseball set for final nonconference play

Rose Aly Valenzuela
March 6, 2015
Arizona infielder Kevin Newman (2) prepares to bunt during Arizona's close 7-6 win against Rice at Hi Corbett Field on Saturday.

FINAL: Newman steals home, win for Arizona baseball

Rose Aly Valenzuela
February 21, 2015
Arizona baseball pitcher Austin Schnabel (33) pitches during Arizona's season opening 7-3 win against Eastern Michigan at Hi Corbett Field on Feb. 13. Schnabel is slated to start one of the three games against Rice over the weekend. 

Arizona baseball looks to gauge progress against Rice

Rose Aly Valenzuela
February 20, 2015
Arizona baseball pitcher Xavier Borde (49) pitches during Arizona's 11-1 victory over North Dakota State on Wednesday at Hi Corbett Field. Arizona has opened the season perfect at 5-0.

Baseball dominates NDSU, sweeps two-game series

Rose Aly Valenzuela
February 19, 2015
Arizona baseball catcher Handsome Monica (12) catches during practice at Hi Corbett Field on Tuesday. Monica is among several newcomers who could contribute to the Wildcats this season.

Handsome Monica could contribute for Arizona baseball

Rose Aly Valenzuela
February 11, 2015

Freshman could make immediate impact for Arizona baseball

Rose Aly Valenzuela
February 5, 2015
File Photo / The Daily WildcatArizona baseball infielder Scott Kingery makes contact during Arizona's 6-5 victory over UCLA on April 13 at Hi Corbett Field. Kingery is among a trio of infielders who are expected to take up a bulk of the offensive responsibility this season.

Trio of Bat ‘Cats look to lead from the infield

Rose Aly Valenzuela
February 3, 2015
Cecilia Alvarez / The Daily Wildcat Arizona head baseball coach Andy Lopez walks off the field. The Wildcats were swept by Oregon this past weekend.

Hot ‘n’ not: May 6

Rose Aly Valenzuela
May 6, 2014
Oregon outfielder Tyler Baumgartner (13) slides back into first base. The Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at PK Park in Eugene, Ore. on May 3, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

Arizona baseball gets swept by No. 10 Oregon

Rose Aly Valenzuela
May 5, 2014
Arizona senior James Farris will start tonight at No. 10 Oregon. While the Wildcats have lost five of their last six games, Farris has a 2.45 ERA in his last three starts.

Slumping Arizona baseball plays might Ducks

Rose Aly Valenzuela
May 2, 2014

Arizona baseball loses series opener to ASU on throwing error

Rose Aly Valenzuela
April 26, 2014
Rebecca Marie Sasnett / The Daily Wildcat Arizona sophomore outfielder Scott Kingery hits a pitch during Arizona's 8-0 loss against UCLA on April 11. Kingery isn't expected to miss many more games with his injured foot.

Arizona baseball’s ‘jetpack’ has wonderful locks

Rose Aly Valenzuela
April 24, 2014
Carlos Herrera / The Daily Wildcat Arizona loses to No. 7 Oregon State 11-0 on Sunday, March 30, 2014 at Hi Corbett Field in Tucson, Ariz.

Hot ‘n’ not April 22

Rose Aly Valenzuela
April 22, 2014
Arizona baseball was swept by USC in Los Angeles over the weekend for the first time in head coach Andy Lopez’s tenure at Arizona. The last time the Wildcats were swept by USC was in 2001, and the last time the Trojans swept a Pac-12 opponent in a three-game series was 2009.

Arizona baseball gets swept by USC

Rose Aly Valenzuela
April 21, 2014
Carlos Herrera / The Daily Wildcat Arizona beats UCLA, 6-5, after Kevin Newman's 9th inning single to bring in Zach Gibbons winning run at Hi Corbett Field on Sunday, April 13, 2014 in Tucson, Ariz.

Arizona baseball walks off with series win

Rose Aly Valenzuela
April 14, 2014

Staff picks: Super Wildcat Weekend

Joey Putrelo, Rose Aly Valenzuela, and Matt Wall
April 11, 2014
Carlos Herrera / The Daily Wildcat Arizona loses to No. 7 Oregon State 11-0 on Sunday, March 30, 2014 at Hi Corbett Field in Tucson, Ariz.

Baseball: Gilbert’s cleaning up a mess

Rose Aly Valenzuela
April 3, 2014
Former Wildcat Colt Sedbrook tags out a UCLA runner in 2007 at Sancet Stadium. Sedbrook, who is now a high school baseball coach in Colorado, said he brought hit team to a tournament in Tucson to check out the current Wildcats.

Former Wildcat returns to Tucson as high school coach, reminisces

Rose Aly Valenzuela
April 1, 2014

Baseball ends losing streak with win over No. 7 Beavers

Rose Aly Valenzuela
March 30, 2014
Savannah Douglas/ The Daily Wildcat James Farris (36) pitched the entirety of the UA baseball team's 12-1 victory over Washington State on Friday, Mar. 14 at Hi Corbett Field.

Slumping baseball host Oregon State

Rose Aly Valenzuela
March 28, 2014
Arizona sophomore infielder Cody Ramer (13) prepares to hit the ball during Arizona's 14-1 win against Washington State at Hi Corbett Field on March 14.

Struggling Arizona baseball faces rival ASU

Rose Aly Valenzuela
March 26, 2014
After a breakaway, Arizona sophomore guard Gabe York (1) lays the ball up during Arizona’s 84-61 victory against Gonzaga in the NCAA Tournament in Viejas Arena in San Diego. Arizona reached the sweet sixteen for the second year in a row.

Hot ‘n’ not March Madness

Rose Aly Valenzuela
March 25, 2014
Carlos Herrera / The Daily Wildcat Sophomore Scott Kingery makes it to the base during Arizona's 14-2 win against Air Force at Hi Corbett Field on Tuesday.

Baseball opens Pac-12 season by hosting Washington State

Rose Aly Valenzuela
March 14, 2014

Staff picks: Spring Break/Tucson Festival of Books

James Kelley, Rose Aly Valenzuela, and Matt Wall
March 14, 2014
Carlos Herrera / The Daily Wildcat Arizona hammers Air Force, 14-2, at Hi Corbett Field on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 in Tucson, Ariz.

Arizona baseball jumps on Air Force 14-2

Rose Aly Valenzuela
March 12, 2014

Arizona baseball beats No. 10 Mississippi to snap losing streak

Rose Aly Valenzuela
March 8, 2014
Sophomore outfielders Scott Kingery (left) and Zach Gibbons (right) were in the top five in the Pac-12 in hits and in the top 15 in batting going into Tuesday’s games.

No sophomore slump for Arizona outfielder tandem

Rose Aly Valenzuela
March 5, 2014
Freshman Bobby Dalbec pitches during Arizona’s 3-2 loss against Long Beach State at Hi Corbett Field on Tuesday. Dalbec gave up the Dirtbag’s game winning run in the ninth inning.

Arizona holds Long Beach State to three runs but falls short again

Rose Aly Valenzuela
March 5, 2014
Emily Lai / The Daily Wildcat Sophomore Scott Kingery (25) doubled in the bottom of the ninth inning during the 11-2 loss against Seton Hall on Sunday at Hi Corbett Field.

Baseball: Lopez looking to freshman help

Rose Aly Valenzuela
March 4, 2014
Emily Lai/ The Daily Wildcat Junior catcher Riley Moore walks back to the dugout after being forced out at second base during Arizona's rained out game against Seton Hall at Hi Corbett Field on Saturday. Arizona finished the rained out game on Sunday and lost 4-2.

Seton Hall sweeps Arizona baseball

Rose Aly Valenzuela
March 3, 2014
Rebecca Marie Sasnett/The Daily Wildcat Senior forward Andrew Murmes (21) skates up the ice after gaining possession of the puck during Arizona's 8-2 loss against ASU Saturday.

Hot ‘n’ not Feb. 25

Rose Aly Valenzuela
February 25, 2014
Senior James Farris struck out nine in Arizona’s 13-1 win over Kent State at Hi Corbett Field on Feb. 14. Farris struck out 10 in a complete game shutout of Alcorn State on Saturday.

Arizona baseball wins behind James Farris’ complete game shutout

Rose Aly Valenzuela
February 23, 2014
File Photo / The Daily Wildcat Freshman pitcher James Farris was named the Pac-12 Pitcher of the Week on Tuesday. The Arizona baseball team will play a double-header on Saturday against Alcorn State.

Baseball takes on winless Alcorn State

Rose Aly Valenzuela
February 21, 2014
Rebecca Marie Sasnett/ The Daily Wildcat Tyler Crawford pitches during Arizona's 5-2 loss against the Utah Valley Wolverines at Hi Corbett Field on Wednesday.

Baseball: Crawford’s bittersweet start has sour end

Rose Aly Valenzuela
February 20, 2014
Cecilia Alvarez / The Daily Wildcat Freshman Austin Schnabel (left) and sophomore Nathan Bannister (right) run to celebrate the 8-7 win against Utah Valley on Tuesday. Tyler Krause's single ended the game.

Arizona walks off in 14 inning marathon

Rose Aly Valenzuela
February 19, 2014
Cecilia Alvarez/ The Daily Wildcat It was announced on Monday that Wildcat Hockey will play in the 2014 ACHA Men

Hot ‘n’ not Feb. 19

Rose Aly Valenzuela
February 19, 2014
Carlos Herrera/The Daily Wildcat Sophomore Cody Hamlin throws during his debut at Hi Corbett Field on Sunday against Kent State. Hamlin allowed 1 run on 4 hits with 3 strikeouts.

Arizona slows down Golden Flashes and wins rubber match

Rose Aly Valenzuela
February 17, 2014
Senior James Farris struck out nine in Arizona’s 13-1 win over Kent State at Hi Corbett Field on Feb. 14. Farris struck out 10 in a complete game shutout of Alcorn State on Saturday.

Farris shines in debut as Friday night starter

Rose Aly Valenzuela
February 15, 2014
Cecilia Alvarez/ The Daily Wildcat Junior pitcher Tyler Crawford pitches the ball during a scrimmage at Hi Corbett Field on Saturday, Feb. 1.

Arizona baseball’s starting rotation changed for opening weekend

Rose Aly Valenzuela
February 12, 2014
Cecilia Alvarez/ The Daily Wildcat Kristen Klarenbach performed on behalf of the gymcats against Washington on Feb. 1.

Hot ‘n’ not Feb. 11

Rose Aly Valenzuela
February 11, 2014

Staff picks: Oregon State and the Olympics

Roberto Payne, Luke Della, and Rose Aly Valenzuela
February 7, 2014
Tyler Baker/ The Daily Wildcat Sophomore infielder Kevin Newman puts the tag on Alabama State during Arizona's 8-2 win over Alabama State Friday, April 26, 2013.

Last season’s bummer is today’s thunder for baseball

Rose Aly Valenzuela
February 6, 2014
Carlos Herrera / The Daily Wildcat The No. 17 UA Gymcats fell to No. 1 Oklahoma, 197.575-196.925, in front a crowd of 2,166 on Saturday at the McKale Memorial Center. The Gymcats total of 196.925 is the fifth-highest score in program history.

Hot ‘n’ not Feb. 4

Rose Aly Valenzuela
February 4, 2014
Cecilia Alvarez/ The Daily Wildcat The UA baseball team do their warm ups during a practice on Friday. There will be an opportunity to meet the 2014 team at the Hi Corbett Field on Saturday.

Baseball hosts Meet the Team Saturday

Rose Aly Valenzuela
January 31, 2014
Tyler Baker/ Arizona Daily Wildcat Head Coach Andy Lopez calls a pitch during Arizona's 10-1 win against Cal on Friday, April 5, 2013.

Lopez returns to lead Arizona baseball

Rose Aly Valenzuela
January 30, 2014
Cecilia Alvarez/ The Daily Wildcat Arizona senior pitcher James Farris returns to Tucson after being drafted in 2012. Farris is expected to be the Friday night pitcher for the Wildcats.

Back for more: Farris eyes CWS return trip

Rose Aly Valenzuela
January 29, 2014
Carlos Herrera / The Daily Wildcat Freshman forward LaBrittney Jones jumps for a two point shot during Arizona's 64-79 loss against Cal at McKale Center on Monday, Jan. 20. T

Hot ‘n’ not Jan. 28

Rose Aly Valenzuela
January 28, 2014
Courtesy of Arizona Athletics

Men’s golf hosts Arizona Intercollegiate

Rose Aly Valenzuela
January 26, 2014

Women’s tennis routs NAU in spring opener

Rose Aly Valenzuela
January 26, 2014

Men’s tennis opens spring home schedule

Rose Aly Valenzuela
January 24, 2014
Tyler Baker/ The Daily Wildcat UA freshman forward Aaron Gordon jumps towards the hoop during the UA vs. ASU basketball game at McKale Center Thursday. UA won against ASU 91-68.

Hot and Not: January 22

Rose Aly Valenzuela
January 22, 2014
Shane Bekian / The Daily Wildcat UA senior tennis player Fredrik Ask serves the ball to his teammate during the Men's Tennis Team practice on Friday, August 6, 2013.

Arizona men’s tennis opens spring with 2-4 record in New Mexico

Rose Aly Valenzuela
January 21, 2014

Track and field opens indoor season at NAU

Rose Aly Valenzuela
January 17, 2014

Men’s tennis opens spring season in New Mexico

Rose Aly Valenzuela
January 17, 2014

Gymcats douse Flames in Chicago

Rose Aly Valenzuela
January 15, 2014
Keenan Turner/ The Daily Wildcat ASU"s Michael Cummings fights for the puck from UA's Wil Pointon on Friday at the TCC.

Hot ‘n’ not Dec. 10

Rose Aly Valenzuela
December 10, 2013
Ryan Revock/ The Daily Wildcat The UA volleyball team celebrates on the court moments after defeating No. 1 USC on Oct. 20 in the McKale Center.

Volleyball season review: highs, lows, new goals

Rose Aly Valenzuela
December 10, 2013
Photo courtesy of Arizona Athletics

Wildcats volleyball eliminated in second round of NCAAs

Rose Aly Valenzuela
December 9, 2013
Rebecca Marie Sasnett / The Daily Wildcat UA junior outside hitter Madi Kingdon digs the ball during the volleyball game against ASU Friday, Nov. 29 at the McKale Center.

Volleyball takes on New Mexico State in big dance

Rose Aly Valenzuela
December 6, 2013
Rebecca Marie Sasnett/The Daily Wildcat

Volleyball faces familiar foes in NCAA opener

Rose Aly Valenzuela
December 4, 2013
Tyler Baker / The Daily Wildcat

Hot ‘n’ not Dec. 3

Rose Aly Valenzuela
December 3, 2013
Rebecca Marie Sasnett / The Daily Wildcat

Arizona volleyball returns to NCAA tournament

Rose Aly Valenzuela
December 2, 2013

Wildcats volleyball closes regular season

Rose Aly Valenzuela
November 27, 2013
Amy Phelps / The Daily Wildcat UA junior outside hitter Madi Kingdon spikes the ball against Colorado on Nov. 17 at the McKale Center.

Volleyball has two chances to improve résumé

Rose Aly Valenzuela
November 26, 2013
Rebecca Marie Sasnett / The Daily Wildcat Garrett Patrick, UA goalie, misses Alex Grupe's, Iowa State defense, shot during the University of Arizona Wildcat vs. Iowa State Cyclones hockey game at the TCC Friday, Nov. 22, 2013. UA Wildcat's lost to the Iowa State Cyclones, 0-3

Hot n’ Not: Nov. 27, 2013

Rose Aly Valenzuela
November 26, 2013
Photo courtesy of Miriam Bribiesca/Daily Bruin Olivia Magill (left) and Taylor Arizobal (right) jump to block the ball against UCLA on Sunday in Los Angeles.

Volleyball swept on the road by both L.A. schools

Rose Aly Valenzuela
November 25, 2013
Photo courtesy Marilyn Hall

El Tour invades Tucson

Rose Aly Valenzuela
November 22, 2013
Amy Phelps / The Daily Wildcat UA junior outside hitter Madi Kingdon spikes the ball against Colorado on Sunday at the McKale Center.

Volleyball seeks to impress LA family, friends at USC, UCLA

Rose Aly Valenzuela
November 22, 2013
Amy Phelps / The Daily Wildcat Olivia Magill spikes the ball against Colorado on Sunday at the McKale Center.

Arizona Volleyball’s Magill a better blocker

Rose Aly Valenzuela
November 21, 2013
Ryan Revock / The Daily Wildcat UA senior receiver Terrence Miller misses a pass in the endzone against Washington State on Saturday at Arizona Stadium.

Hot ‘n’ not Nov. 20

Rose Aly Valenzuela
November 20, 2013
Amy Phelps / The Daily Wildcat Olivia Magill spikes the ball against Colorado on Sunday at the McKale Center.

Volleyball sweeps Colorado

Rose Aly Valenzuela
November 18, 2013
Tyler Baker / The Daily Wildcat UA Junior Taylor Arizobal spikes over Utah Thursday night. UA volleyball swept Utah, 3-0 at Mckale Stadium.

Volleyball sweeps Utah, hosts Colorado on Sunday

Rose Aly Valenzuela
November 15, 2013

Arizona men’s golf signs five new recruits

Rose Aly Valenzuela
November 14, 2013
Ryan Revock / The Daily Wildcat UA volleyball head coach Dave Rubio coaches his team during a timeout during the Washinton game on Sunday at the McKale center. Washinton defeated the Wildcats 3-0.

Volleyball seeks revenge vs. Utah

Rose Aly Valenzuela
November 14, 2013

Men’s golf adds five highly touted recruits

Rose Aly Valenzuela
November 13, 2013

Chemistry not there for UA volleyball

Rose Aly Valenzuela
November 13, 2013
Ryan Revock / The Daily Wildcat Penina Snuka (left) and Madi Kingdon (right) dive to try to return the ball on Suday at the McKale Center.

Hot ‘n’ not Nov. 13

Rose Aly Valenzuela
November 13, 2013
Ryan Revock/ The Daily Wildcat Washington junior outside hitter Kaleigh Nelson spikes the ball which gets by UA's Halli Amaro (left) and Jane Croson (right) at the McKale Memorial Center on Sunday.

Volleyball loses first home Pac-12 match

Rose Aly Valenzuela
November 12, 2013
Tyler Baker/ The Daily Wildcat

Volleyball records another sweep at home

Rose Aly Valenzuela
November 8, 2013
Ryan Revock / The Daily Wildcat Junior Outside Hitter Taylor Arizobal jumps to block a spike from a Wofford player on Sept. 21 at the McKale Memorial Center.

Arizona volleyball, Arizobal return home

Rose Aly Valenzuela
November 7, 2013
Ryan Revock/The Daily Wildcat Manon Gidali practices chipping at practice at the Casino Del Sol Sewailo Golf Club on Oct. 11.

Women’s golf wraps up fall season in Hawaii

Rose Aly Valenzuela
November 6, 2013
Savannah Douglas / The Daily Wildcat UA Forward Kaitlyn Lopez dribbles the ball against Colorado at home on Sunday.

Hot ‘n’ not Nov. 5

Rose Aly Valenzuela
November 5, 2013
Dominic Allen/Emerald Oregon defenders Serena Warner (15) and Martenne Bettendorf (18) jump to block a kill attempt from Arizona junior Taylor Arizobal (14). The No. 23 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Matt Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. on Nov. 2, 2013.

Volleyball snaps three-match losing streak

Rose Aly Valenzuela
November 4, 2013
Ryan Revock / The Daily Wildcat UA outside hitter Madi Kingdon dives for a dig against Oregon on Oct. 4 at the McKale Memorial Center.

Volleyball tries to end road woes in Oregon

Rose Aly Valenzuela
November 1, 2013
Alexander Plaumann/ The Daily Wildcat Hannah Wong trys to keep the ball in bounds against Washington State on Friday.

Hot ‘n’ not Oct. 30

Rose Aly Valenzuela
October 30, 2013
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