Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Under the contract extension that former Arizona women’s basketball coach Adia Barnes signed in May 2021, she was given base pay and bonuses. The new contract for Becky Burke will be structured more like that of men’s basketball coach Tommy Lloyd. Burke will make $325,000 in base pay for the first two years of her … [Read more...] about Terms of Becky Burke’s contract with Arizona women’s basketball released
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Arizona softball dominates Kansas to secure series, goes for sweep on Sunday
Photo courtesy of Arizona Athletics It didn’t take long for Arizona softball to show its dominance in game two of the series against Kansas. The No. 13 Wildcats were out to a 7-0 lead after one inning on their way to a 15-3 run-rule victory in five innings. With the game out of hand early, the coaches were able to get innings for young pitchers and some at-bats for … [Read more...] about Arizona softball dominates Kansas to secure series, goes for sweep on Sunday
Former Arizona forward Breya Cunningham commits to Texas
Photo by Christopher Hook/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images In her introductory press conference on Friday, new Arizona women’s basketball head coach Becky Burke said that she was trying to reach out to former Wildcats who are in the portal. Take one of those off the list because sophomore forward Breya Cunningham is on her way to Texas. View this post on … [Read more...] about Former Arizona forward Breya Cunningham commits to Texas
Arizona’s newest cornerbacks benefiting from injured veteran Treydan Stukes’ leadership
Arizona Athletics In the world of the transfer portal, Arizona is no stranger when it comes to players both entering and exiting. This offseason provided a lot of entry from Arizona. With departures like Gunner Maldonado and Tacario Davis, the Wildcats’ secondary was left to fill holes that were once filled with years of experience. A couple of pickups from the portal … [Read more...] about Arizona’s newest cornerbacks benefiting from injured veteran Treydan Stukes’ leadership
Jenna Sniffen powers No. 13 Arizona softball to win over Kansas
Arizona freshman third baseman Jenna Sniffen | Photo by Madison Farwell / Arizona Athletics Freshman third baseman Jenna Sniffen had a dip in her hitting early in Big 12 play, but it’s come back in a big way the last two weeks. It was the difference in Arizona softball’s 2-0 win at Kansas on Friday afternoon. Sniffen went seven games without a hit in a Big 12 game … [Read more...] about Jenna Sniffen powers No. 13 Arizona softball to win over Kansas