Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images New Arizona women’s basketball coach Becky Burke has a more polite version of the “BTFD” hashtag Wildcat fans have become fond of. “BDB,” she said. “Bear Down, baby!” She will need to, coming in this late in the hiring and portal recruiting cycle with one returning player and one known transfer pickup. She seems to … [Read more...] about New Arizona women’s basketball coach Becky Burke wants to ‘Bear Down, Baby!’
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Arizona baseball drops series opener to Oklahoma State in 10 innings
Arizona Athletics For most of this season, it hasn’t mattered if the opponent threw a left-handed pitcher or a righty, Arizona’s numbers were good either way. But not all lefties are created equal, and the one the Wildcats faced Friday night had their number. Oklahoma State’s Harrison Bodendorf threw a 10-inning complete game, allowing just three hits—all to Aaron … [Read more...] about Arizona baseball drops series opener to Oklahoma State in 10 innings
Tobe Awaka announces return to Arizona men’s basketball for senior season
Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images Since the 2024-25 season ended two weeks ago, the offseason news surrounding Arizona has been split between who is leaving and who is set to join the program. But the ones in the middle matter, too. One of those, power forward Tobe Awaka, made it official Friday that he would return to the UA for his senior season and second with … [Read more...] about Tobe Awaka announces return to Arizona men’s basketball for senior season
Noelani Cornfield transfers from Buffalo to Arizona women’s basketball
Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Noelani Cornfield was one of the most productive players on the Buffalo women’s basketball roster last season under new Arizona head coach Becky Burke. She’s also a beneficiary of the NCAA waiver that allows former junior college players who were going to lose eligibility after this season to continue playing next … [Read more...] about Noelani Cornfield transfers from Buffalo to Arizona women’s basketball
ESPN2 picks up Arizona-Texas Tech softball game
Arizona softball centerfielder Regan Shockey drives a run in against Oklahoma State on Sunday, Apr. 6, 2025 | Photo by Ryan Kelapire The Wildcats’ schedule will change for Saturday’s Game 3 on Apr. 19 due to a TV change Arizona has always been a hot commodity in the softball world. Texas Tech became one with the addition of star pitcher NiJaree Canady. Television … [Read more...] about ESPN2 picks up Arizona-Texas Tech softball game