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Optimism surrounds Arizona football as Wildcats aim to take next step in coach Jedd Fisch’s third season
TUCSON – Coach Jedd Fisch took the Wildcats from a 1-11 to 5-7 season in his first two seasons. Now, with key contributors from last season returning, the Wildcats believe they can keep the upward trend going and qualify for a bowl game – or more.
Big shots on campus: University of Arizona’s Jordan Geist and Delaney Schnell win NCAA national titles
PHOENIX – University of Arizona's Jordan Geist and Delaney Schnell won NCAA National Championships in the indoor shot put and platform diving to end long droughts for their respective programs.
From Sunnyslope to San Diego State, Elijah Saunders relishes road to Final Four
PHOENIX – Sunnyslope High School alum Elijah Saunders now plays for San Diego State University which is on an improbable run to the NCAA Men’s Final Four. Elijah spoke about his time at Sunnyslope and how it helped him prepare for his time at San Diego State.
UCLA’s Dylan Andrews credits time at AZ Compass Prep for success at collegiate level
PHOENIX – UCLA guard Dylan Andrews is helping the Bruins make a championship run. He believes his time spent at AZ Compass Prep helped prepare him for his college career.
Arizona Wildcats end season on wrong side of history after falling to No. 15 Princeton in NCAA Tournament
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Arizona Wildcats were defeated by the Princeton Tigers in the first round of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament in Sacramento. It is just the 11th that a 15 seed has defeated a 2 seed since the tournament expanded to 64 teams in 1985.
Overseas and understated: Unselfish play by Tubelis, Wildcats put Arizona in position to have NCAA Tournament success
SACRAMENTO – The Arizona Wildcats feature seven European players. Their unselfish style of play, led by Lithuanian forward Azoulas Tubelis, has the Wildcats poised to make a strong postseason run.
Let’s dance: Arizona well represented in NCAA tournament with ASU, UArizona and GCU receiving invitations
TUCSON – Although there were a few nervous moments for Arizona State, ASU, UArizona and GCU received invitations to the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, which meant three out of the state's four Division I schools will participate in March Madness.
McKale Mary: Cambridge’s buzzer beater stuns Arizona, keeps ASU’s postseason hopes alive
TUCSON – A dramatic buzzer beater by Desmond Cambridge Jr. in Tucson kept Arizona State’s postseason hopes alive. Arizona, meanwhile, hopes for a strong finish against Los Angeles schools.
Arizona Wildcats ride impressive shooting to key Pac-12 win vs. Utah Utes
TUCSON – The Arizona Wildcats and the Utah Utes entered Thursday’s game in the top three of the Pac-12 standings, adding a sense of urgency to the conference matchup with just a few games remaining.
Heavy limbs come from the NAU coaching tree, including Andy Reid, who leads Chiefs in Super Bowl 57
PHOENIX – Larry Kentera is a former head football coach at NAU. During his time in Flagstaff, he had four future NFL head coaches on his staff including Andy Reid, who will be coaching the Chiefs in the Super Bowl.
Updates: Andy Reid, Patrick Mahomes take podium on Day 3 of Super Bowl week
PHOENIX – Super Bowl week rolls on with the third day of events, entertainment and media availability from the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs.
Arizona Wildcats men’s basketball riding six-game streak, rounding into NCAA Tournament form
TUCSON – The Arizona Wildcats defeated the Oregon State Beavers Saturday to win their sixth straight game and are in contention for a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. The team is playing some of its best basketball of the season and it couldn’t come at a better time. There is just more than a month of basketball ahead for the Wildcats before the Pac-12 and NCAA tournaments in March.
Arizona Wildcats hang hats on defense, rebound in Pac-12 race
TUCSON – After a slow start to 2023, the Arizona Wildcats defeated the USC Trojans and UCLA Bruins in a key, two-game homestand. The pivotal victories put the Wildcats back in prime position in the Pac-12 regular-season title race.
