Arizona’s 72–69 loss to New Mexico on Sunday at the McKale Center was a tightly contested matchup defined by momentum swings, statistical contrasts, and some late-game drama.
Ready or not, the Wildcats are bound for San Diego. Arizona will travel to "America's Finest City" to take on the SMU Mustangs in the Holiday Bowl on Jan.
Arizona and head coach Tommy Lloyd have had an up-and-down 2026 recruiting cycle. The Wildcats started hot, securing a commitment from four-star small forward Cam Holmes.
Arizona shot an outstanding 61.2% from the field (41-of-67). They dominated inside, scoring 60 points in the paint vs Auburn’s 24. That 36-point advantage
The match ended 3–1 in favor of Stanford, with the set scores: 25–16, 27–25, 25–17, 25–20. The loss concludes Arizona’s 2025 season despite a strong effort.
Arizona came into the game undefeated (7–0) and facing a ranked Auburn (7–2). The Wildcats shot an impressive 61.2% on field goals for the game, and opened big runs, including an 18–2 to start the second half, to build and extend their lead that ended up being as big as 29 points by the end of the game.
The Wildcats will host the Lobos on Sunday in Tucson. This is another non-conference showdown between two teams coming in with solid early-season form and a lot to prove.
The Early National Signing Period for the 2026 class has come to an end, and programs across the country are now shifting their focus to the 2027 recruiting
Wednesday night's game against a tough Big 12 powerhouse in Tucson, Arizona, was a significant victory for the Lady Jaguars and HBCU women's basketball.
North Carolina freshman Derek Dixon became the star of the night as his driving layup with 16 seconds left lifted the 16th-ranked Tar Heels to a 67-64 victory over No. 18 Kentucky on Tuesday in Lexington, Kentucky.