Sports

UA Softball Will Travel for Regional Round

emoss — Mon, 12 May 2008 21:15:45 -0600

The Wildcats will meet Canisius in their first game of the NCAA Softball Championship Regionals on Friday.

UA Athletes' Academics Show Improvements

cruzj — Tue, 06 May 2008 10:35:40 -0600

Ten sports show improvement in the NCAA's yearly academic progress report.

Russ Pennell Named New Assistant Basketball Coach

cruzj — Mon, 05 May 2008 12:33:34 -0600

A former ASU and Oklahoma State assistant, Pennell spent the last two seasons running the Arizona Premier Basketball League.

Two UA Golfers Earn Pac-10 Honors

emoss — Fri, 02 May 2008 13:07:37 -0600

Creighton Honeck and Tarquin MacManus become the 93rd and 94th UA players to earn all-Pac-10 honors since the University joined the league in 1978-79.

Arizona Football Spring Game Happening This Weekend

emoss — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 17:13:42 -0600

Saturday's Spring Game will feature a minicamp for kids, fan contests and giveaways.

Track and Field to Host 2008 Jim Click Shootout This Weekend

emoss — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 14:26:57 -0600

The unique meet will combine men's and women's scores as the UA takes on Arizona State, Georgia and Nebraska.

Niya Butts Named Arizona Women's Basketball Head Coach

cruzj — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 12:19:48 -0600

Niya Butts, associate head coach at Kentucky, becomes the 8th coach in Arizona women’s basketball history.

Two Wildcats Earn Post-Season Honors

emoss — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 13:39:24 -0600

Jerryd Bayless was selected as an All-American and Bret Brielmaier was named to the Pacific-10 Conference’s All-Academic team.

Clean Sweep: Men’s Swimming Wins National Title

cruzj — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 08:23:50 -0600

A week after the Arizona women pulled in its first NCAA swimming championship, the Arizona men took home a national title.

Three UA Softballers Headed to Beijing

emoss — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:09:38 -0600

Three former Wildcats – Jennie Finch, Lovieanne Jung and Caitlin Lowe – were selected by the Amateur Softball Association of America to the 2008 Olympic softball team this week.

Cats Win NCAA Title in Romp

cruzj — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 22:18:52 -0600

The UA swimming team won its first national title at the NCAA Swimming Championships in Columbus, Ohio.

Bonvicini Will Not Complete Contract, New Search to Begin Immediately

cruzj — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:43:01 -0600

Arizona women’s basketball coach Joan Bonvicini will not return for the 2008-09 season, UA athletics director Jim Livengood announced today.

Arizona to Play in First Round of NCAA Tournament on Thursday

emoss — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:45:28 -0600

The Wildcats begin their 24th consecutive NCAA Tournament with a matchup against West Virginia.

Four Women's Basketball Players Earn Pac-10 Honors

emoss — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 17:28:29 -0600

Whisonant, Ibekwe, Njonkou and Dickey were recognized by the conference last week for their accomplishments this season.

Bayless on Wooden Award Final Ballot

emoss — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 14:56:26 -0600

Bayless is one of 24 student-athletes to make the final ballot for the award, which is considered one of college basketball's highest honors.

Four Men's Basketball Players Earn Pac-10 Postseason Honors

emoss — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:30:38 -0600

Bayless, Budinger, Hill and McClellan were recognized for their efforts during the season.

Olson to Return at Conclusion of the Season

cruzj — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:32:53 -0600

The Hall of Fame coach has been on leave since Nov. 4.

Bayless, Budinger Earn All-District Honors

emoss — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:20:34 -0700

The Arizona basketball players earned first - and second-team All-District 15 honors and are now eligible for All-America accolades from the National Association of Basketball Coaches.

Wildcat Basketball Team Enters Final Homestand of the Season

cruzj — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 16:10:59 -0700

The game versus USC will be broadcast nationally on ESPN.

UA Softball Faces U.S. National Team at Hillenbrand

emoss — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 15:07:44 -0700

The Wildcats will welcome back former players Jennie Finch, Alicia Hollowell, Lovieanne Jung and Caitlin Lowe, and coach Mike Candrea as they face the U.S. National Team.

UA Athletes Visit Schools During Love of Reading Month

emoss — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 14:46:08 -0700

February is Love of Reading Month and UA athletes are spending time in the community, sharing books and insights with students throughout Tucson.

Wildcats Face California in Pivotal Home Game

cruzj — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 10:15:20 -0700

Arizona enters the game 5-5 in Pac-10 play. The matchup features two of the top three scorers in the Pac-10, Jerryd Bayless and Ryan Anderson.

UA Women's Basketball Invites Community to Think Pink

emoss — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 14:02:23 -0700

Coach Joan Bonvicini and her team will wear pink accessories on Saturday for Think Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Day.

Wildcats to Face Trojans in L.A.

emoss — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 15:38:21 -0700

Arizona will head to Los Angeles to take on USC for its first of two road games.

Budinger Named to Wooden Award Midseason Top 30 List

emoss — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 09:28:39 -0700

The Arizona forward is under consideration for the 2008 John R. Wooden Award, one of college basketball’s highest honors.