Sabrina Enciso defends Mia Fishel | Photo by Ryan Kelapire Arizona soccer was competitive but fell short in their first big test of the season, falling 2-1 to No. 4 UCLA in their Pac-12 opener. The Wildcats made a push in the final five minutes with a corner kick by Jordan Hall, a free kick by Sabrina Enciso that bounced around the box, and a promising run by Jada … [Read more...] about Arizona soccer battles but falls to No. 4 UCLA in Pac-12 opener
What to watch for when Arizona faces Washington in home finale
Photo by Jacob Snow/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Arizona Wildcats play their last scheduled home game of the 2020-21 season on Saturday when they host the Washington Huskies. Arizona (16-8, 10-8 Pac-12) has won two in a row, most recently a defense-led 69-53 victory over Washington State late Thursday. Washington (5-19, 4-15) comes to McKale having lost twice at … [Read more...] about What to watch for when Arizona faces Washington in home finale
Arizona run rules Seattle, Jessie Harper passes Jenny Dalton on UA’s all-time home run list
Photo by Jacob Snow/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images It took longer than expected, but Jessie Harper is on the board. The senior shortstop homered for the first time this season, lining a two-run shot over the right field wall to help Arizona softball beat Seattle 9-1 in six innings on Friday. The fourth-inning blast was Harper’s 77th career home run, passing Jenny … [Read more...] about Arizona run rules Seattle, Jessie Harper passes Jenny Dalton on UA’s all-time home run list
Arizona volleyball gives No. 15 UCLA all it can handle in 4-set loss
Courtesy of @ArizonaVBall on Twitter Arizona volleyball coach Dave Rubio said he expected his team to start showing improvement in the second half of the season. They’re now 11 matches into a 22-game slate and are definitely doing so. The Wildcats followed up last weekend’s two-match sweep of Oregon State with a hard-fought 4-set loss to 15th-ranked UCLA on Friday in … [Read more...] about Arizona volleyball gives No. 15 UCLA all it can handle in 4-set loss
Arizona makes top 4 for 4-star TE Keyan Burnett, showing interest in ex-Alabama LB Ben Davis
Former 5-star prospect Ben Davis has Arizona on his list of potential destinations | Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports The first sign the Arizona Wildcats were serious about bringing the tight end back into the offense was Jedd Fisch’s hiring of Jordan Paopao to coach the position. The second is the interest one of the top tight ends in the 2022 recruiting class is … [Read more...] about Arizona makes top 4 for 4-star TE Keyan Burnett, showing interest in ex-Alabama LB Ben Davis
Reyna Carranco out for ‘a while’ with broken thumb. Here’s how Arizona plans to replace her
Photo by Jacob Snow/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Don’t ask Reyna Carranco for the winning lottery numbers. She has the worst luck. For the third time in four years, a broken bone will keep Arizona’s All-American second baseman out for an extended period of time. The senior fractured the thumb on her throwing hand in practice before Thursday’s doubleheader and will … [Read more...] about Reyna Carranco out for ‘a while’ with broken thumb. Here’s how Arizona plans to replace her
Arizona cruises to late-night win over Washington State
Rebecca Sasnett-USA TODAY Sports An already late start time to Thursday night’s game was pushed back further when the contest airing before Arizona and Washington State on FOX Sports 1 went to overtime. Good thing Arizona’s defense had loaded up on energy drinks during the pregame warm up. The Wildcats held WSU to 31.7 percent shooting and held its high-scoring guards … [Read more...] about Arizona cruises to late-night win over Washington State
Ira Lee to get Senior Day start for Arizona vs. Washington; Kerr Kriisa probable to return from groin injury
Photo by Kevin Abele/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images With Saturday possibly being Ira Lee’s last game in McKale Center, he will start for Arizona vs. Washington, a Senior Day courtesy that Sean Miller also afforded to Jordin Mayes in 2014 and Matt Korcheck in 2015. Lee deserves it. He is only the eighth player in the Miller era to sign with Arizona out of high school … [Read more...] about Ira Lee to get Senior Day start for Arizona vs. Washington; Kerr Kriisa probable to return from groin injury
What Sean Miller said after Arizona’s win over Washington State
Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images, Double figure scoring nights from James Akinjo and Bennedict Mathurin led Arizona to a 69-53 home victory over Washington State Thursday. The win moves the Wildcats to 16-8 and 10-8 in Pac-12 play. Our recap from the game can be found here. Below is what coach Sean Miller had to say about Arizona’s second to last home game of … [Read more...] about What Sean Miller said after Arizona’s win over Washington State