Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images Wildcats open as small home underdogs #Pac12AtSunset, anyone? The Arizona Wildcats return home for the final two scheduled games of the 2020 football season, and both will be happening at dusk. First up is the unbeaten Colorado Buffaloes, whom Arizona will host at 5 p.m. MST Saturday in a game that will be shown nationally on FOX … [Read more...] about Kickoff time, TV channel set for Arizona-Colorado game
Arizona will no longer allow family members of athletes, staffers to attend home games
Photo by Chris Coduto/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images As COVID-19 cases spike in Southern Arizona and most parts of the United States, the Arizona Wildcats announced Sunday that they will no longer allow family members of athletes and staffers to attend home games. The school said the ban is indefinite and the situation will continue to be monitored. “This decision was … [Read more...] about Arizona will no longer allow family members of athletes, staffers to attend home games
Nick Folk’s game-winning field goal propels Patriots past Cardinals, keeps New England in playoff picture
Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Nick Folk extended his field goal streak to 19 on Sunday and his latest make kept the Patriots in the playoff picture. The former Arizona Wildcat drilled a 50-yarder as time expired to propel New England to a 20-17 home win over the Arizona Cardinals. Nick Folk sends it through the uprights. @Patriots win! #GoPats … [Read more...] about Nick Folk’s game-winning field goal propels Patriots past Cardinals, keeps New England in playoff picture
6 takeaways from Arizona women’s basketball’s season opener vs. NAU
Mike Mattina/Arizona Athletics The Arizona Wildcats women’s basketball team opened the season Sunday with a 76-63 win over NAU. Our recap and postgame interviews can be found HERE. Here are six takeaways from the day. The Wildcats were unprepared for their “new reality” Arizona coach Adia Barnes said she was nervous all the way up until warmups, wondering if her team … [Read more...] about 6 takeaways from Arizona women’s basketball’s season opener vs. NAU
2 more Arizona defensive backs opt out, per report
Malik Hausman | Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images Anyone want to play in the secondary for the Arizona Wildcats? Michael Lev of the Arizona Daily Star is reporting that junior cornerbacks McKenzie Barnes and Malik Hausman have opted out of the remainder of the 2020 season, adding to the growing list of UA defensive backs who have called it quits recently. Neither Barnes … [Read more...] about 2 more Arizona defensive backs opt out, per report
Cate Reese dominates in Arizona’s opening day win over NAU
Cate Reese scores in the first half against NAU | Mike Mattina/Arizona Athletics Northern Arizona was coming off a win over UNLV and came in like a team that believed they could beat the Arizona Wildcats. The Lumberjacks certainly proved that they could hold their own on the boards against the bigger Wildcats. What they couldn’t do was contain Cate Reese as Arizona … [Read more...] about Cate Reese dominates in Arizona’s opening day win over NAU
Arizona cornerback Bobby Wolfe opts out of 2020 season as secondary continues to thin
Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Arizona Wildcats defensive back Bobby Wolfe became the latest to opt of the 2020 season, announcing the news on Instagram late Saturday after the 27-10 loss to the UCLA Bruins. (h/t to Justin Spears of the Arizona Daily Star for noticing it.) “I’m opting out this season I’ll be back next year,” the sophomore posted on his story. … [Read more...] about Arizona cornerback Bobby Wolfe opts out of 2020 season as secondary continues to thin
Arizona falls at UCLA for record 10th straight loss
Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports First 0-3 start since 1969 Looking to end a program-worst nine-game losing streak, the Arizona Wildcats decided the best course of action was to avoid the kind of slow starts that have plagued them the past three seasons. So instead of falling behind big early, this time Arizona scored first and then basically called it a night. UCLA … [Read more...] about Arizona falls at UCLA for record 10th straight loss
How to watch, what to expect when Arizona women’s basketball finally returns vs. NAU on Sunday
Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images The last time the Arizona Wildcats took the court in a competitive event was March 7, 2020 against Oregon. That game was in the semifinals of the Pac-12 Tournament as both teams headed towards what were expected to be deep runs in the NCAA Tournament. The stakes may have been higher, but the game against Northern Arizona on Sunday, … [Read more...] about How to watch, what to expect when Arizona women’s basketball finally returns vs. NAU on Sunday