Sports

Going to College GameDay at the UA?

Johnny Cruz — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700

The popular ESPN program College GameDay will broadcast live from the UA this Saturday, Nov. 21 from 8 to 10 a.m.

At Year Two, UA’s Reforms of Student Athlete Academic Support are Showing Results

Johnny Cruz — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700

A major overhaul in academic support services for University of Arizona student athletes that was implemented in 2007 is producing very positive results.

ESPN College GameDay Coming to Arizona

cruzj — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:08:49 -0700

The popular college football program will broadcast live from the UA campus this Saturday prior to the Wildcats matchup against Oregon.

Arizona's Foundation Sound for Present and Future

cruzj — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:41:48 -0700

The Arizona Wildcats are nationally ranked in offense, defense and special teams, and many of their top skill position players are slated to return next year.

Wildcats Continue Pac-10 Title Quest in Berkeley

Johnny Cruz — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700

The Arizona Wildcats continue their quest for a Pac-10 title and their first Rose Bowl berth when they face the California Golden Bears in Berkeley.

Pac-10 Possibilities

cruzj — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:51:28 -0700

Following Oregon's loss to Stanford on Saturday, the Arizona Wildcats are now only a half-game out of first place in the Pac-10.

Under-the-Radar Arizona Sitting Pretty in Rose Bowl Race

cruzj — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:05:23 -0700

Arizona is one of only two teams in the Pac-10 that controls its own destiny.

Wildcats Welcome Cougars for 93rd Homecoming

Johnny Cruz — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700

The Wildcats enter Saturday's matchup ranked No. 18 in the BCS standings.

Jeff and Sharon Stevens Give $10M to UA

Johnny Cruz — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700

The donation marks the single largest gift in the history of UA athletics.

Enjoy Safe Trick-or-Treating at Halloween Spooktacular

Alexis Blue — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Student-athletes will hand out candy to trick-or-treaters during the Halloween Spooktacular before the UA volleyball game against Washington.

UA Looks to Improve in Off Week

jeffh — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:31:01 -0700

The Wildcats continue to garner national attention in the polls, but Head Coach Mike Stoops cautions there is room for improvement in a season that is still far from over. The Cats have a bye this weekend and host Washington State on Nov. 7.

Wildcats Look to Move Up in BCS Rankings, Face UCLA

Johnny Cruz — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

The Arizona Wildcats battle to stay in contention in the Pac-10 and move up in the Bowl Championship Series rankings when they host he UCLA Bruins.

LaRose Inducted Into Arizona Golf Hall of Fame

Johnny Cruz — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Arizona head men's golf coach Rick LaRose will be inducted into the Arizona Golf Hall of Fame on Nov. 23.

Nymeyer Named NCAA Woman of the Year

Johnny Cruz — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

UA swimmer Lacey Nymeyer was honored as the 19th NCAA Woman of the Year. She joins Tanya Hughes (1994) and teammate Whitney Myers (2007) as UA honorees of prestigious annual award.

Wildcats Home for Family Weekend

Rebecca Ruiz-McGill — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Arizona opens a three-game homestand against the Stanford Cardinal on Saturday.

Employee Q&A: Twirling Coach Shirlee Bertolini

Alexis Blue — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Called the "Grande Dame" of the UA marching band, Shirlee Bertolini became the UA's first featured twirler in 1954 and continues to coach the UA Twirling Line.

Family Weekend Gets Kicked Off

La Monica Everett-Haynes — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Hundreds of people are expected to attend the UA's Family Weekend events, which get kicked off this week.

Cats, Huskies to Battle in Seattle

Johnny Cruz — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Arizona completes a three-game road swing in Seattle against the Washington Huskies.

UA Intervention Training Program Goes National

La Monica Everett-Haynes — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

The UA's STEP UP! program was developed to teach students about ways that they, as bystanders, can help prevent problematic situations or aid in remedying them.

UA Rodeo Club 70 Years Strong

La Monica Everett-Haynes — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700

The UA's Rodeo Club raised $30,000 to build a practice arena and facility to aid in recruitment and improve the skills of its members.

Cats, Beavers Open Pac-10 Action

Johnny Cruz — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700

The Arizona Wildcats travel to Corvallis to begin Pacific-10 play against the Oregon State Beavers.

McKale Center Selected as 2011 NCAA Tournament Site

Johnny Cruz — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700

The UA's McKale Memorial Center was selected to host first- and second-round competition for the 2011 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.

Wildcats Hit the Road to Face Iowa Hawkeyes

Johnny Cruz — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700

In this battle of unbeaten teams, the winner boosts its case for a spot in the national rankings.

NCAA Loses Chief, Former UA Dean Myles Brand

Jeff Harrison — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Brand, who was at the UA from 1981-89, led the NCAA on a number of reforms.

Wildcats, Lumberjacks to Renew 78-Year-Old Rivalry

Johnny Cruz — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700

The Wildcats strive to open the season 2-0 for the second time in as many seasons.