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While there was a lot of fight shown from Arizona, it was not enough to take down No. 14 BYU inside the McKale Center at ALKEME Arena. The Wildcats (6-12, 1-6 Big 12) dropped all three sets to the Cougars to extend their four-game losing streak.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 18

Arizona softball uses 1-2 punch of Ryley and Rylie to defeat UTEP

Upgrading the competition during fall ball has been a process over the last few years. It started with an NAIA school two years ago. Last year, a road game against a Division I opponent was added.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 17

What Tommy Lloyd, Arizona players said after exhibition win over San Diego State

This exhibition did not feel like an exhibition, it felt like the real deal. Arizona was able to out “bully-ball” San Diego State in a 82-67 victory to take the second exhibition of the season.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 17

Laurynn Ziller’s heroic save prevents disastrous ending for Arizona soccer

The match between Arizona soccer and Utah was headed for a scoreless draw. It wasn’t what Wildcat fans wanted or maybe even what the team needed if it wants to play in the Big 12 Tournament.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 17

Arizona men’s basketball holds off San Diego State in exhibition

Even when it doesn’t count, San Diego State always proves to be a hard out. Arizona shook off poor shooting and plenty of defensive breakdowns to beat the Aztecs 82-67 on Friday night in an exhibition game at ALKEME Arena at McKale Center.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 15

What to watch for when Arizona men’s basketball hosts San Diego State

Arizona’s preseason slate had a successful beginning on Tuesday, with the Wildcats cruising to a 24-point win over San Francisco. It was far from a perfect performance, but exhibitions aren’t meant to be graded on style points.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 15

Friday Night Lights 2026: Edition 6

The Arizona Wildcats are coming off a shellacking of the Cincinnati Bearcats and the West Virginia Mountaineers over the past two weeks. They are now heading into a much needed bye week this weekend and are looking to get some rest and hoping some players are fully healed as Arizona gets ready to tackle the last half of the schedule.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 15

Arizona men’s basketball picked to win Big 12; Ivan Kharchenkov, Motiejus Krivas named to all-conference team

Ahead of winning the Big 12 last season, only one of the league’s 16 coaches picked Arizona to take the title. And not a single Wildcat was tabbed to the preseason all-conference team.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 15

Arizona volleyball continues making changes in effort to compete

Arizona volleyball head coach Rita Stubbs hasn’t been afraid to make changes this season. She has switched from a 5-1 offensive system to a 6-2, made regular changes in her lineup both between and during matches, and started emphasizing the backrow attack in an effort to get more scoring from the middle of the court.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 15

Grading Arizona football’s performance through 1st half of 2026 season

The first half of Arizona’s 2026 season is in the books and there were some ups and downs presented to Brent Brennan’s squad. The BYU loss is surely disappointing but the Wildcats (5-1, 2-1 Big 12) have taken care of every other game.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 14

6 basketball players to represent Arizona at Big 12 Media Days

The Big 12 Conference is holding its annual Media Days next week in Kansas City, splitting it over two days. Arizona’s men’s and women’s squads will participate on Oct.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / October 14

Tommy Lloyd doesn't want to hold back Arizona 5-star freshman Caleb Holt

Caleb Holt has some big shoes to fill for Tommy Lloyd and the Arizona Wildcats. The 6'5 guard is the latest 5-star talent to arrive in Tucson, with potential not just to go one-and-done, but to get selected among the first three picks in the 2027 NBA draft.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 14

What Tommy Lloyd, Motiejus Krivas and Derek Dixon said after Arizona’s exhibition win over San Francisco

Arizona men’s basketball started preseason play in dominating fashion with a 93-69 win over San Francisco. Center Motiejus Krivas led the Wildcats with 20 points while forward Ivan Kharchenkov added in 18 of his own.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 14

Arizona men’s basketball easily handles San Francisco in exhibition opener

A year ago, Arizona used an exhibition win over a West Coast Conference team to set the stage for a return to the Final Four. Might a repeat be in store?

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 13

Start times, TV info announced for Arizona men’s basketball 2026-27 schedule

You can now block out your calendars for Arizona men’s basketball viewing. And you’ve got a few weeks to make sure you’ve got access to all the necessary channels and streaming services.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / October 13

Arizona basketball announces tipoff times, TV channels for full 2026-27 schedule

Tommy Lloyd and the Arizona Wildcats are going to be among the most exciting, must-watch teams in college basketball this season. And fortunately, they will be among the easier teams to tune into as well.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 13

A look at Arizona’s Pro Football Focus grades through first half of 2026 season

Arizona’s 2026 season is evenly split into halves, with six games prior to this week’s bye and then six more afterward. So far the Wildcats have won five times, the lone loss at unbeaten BYU, and are on the doorstep of returning to the national rankings.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 13

How former Arizona Wildcats fared in Week 5 of NFL season

Another week of the NFL season is in the books. Here’s how former Arizona Wildcats fared around the league in Week 5. Croskey-Merritt had his best game of the young season, running for 82 yards and a touchdown in the Commanders’ tie with the New York Giants.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 12

What to watch for when Arizona men’s basketball faces San Francisco in exhibition

It’s not the regular season yet, but it’s pretty close. The 2026-27 season begins in three weeks, and to prepare for that Arizona has scheduled a trio of exhibition games against Division I opponents.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 12

What Brent Brennan said at his press conference during Arizona’s bye week

At 5-1, Arizona is off to its best start in 12 years. But the second half of the season, which features two games against unbeaten opponents and the Territorial Cup, figures to be a much bigger challenge.

2026 Week 7 Power Rankings for CFB Teams in the West: How the top programs in the region stack up after a surprising Week 6

Forget every preseason expectation. Nobody in their right minds would have predicted UCLA to be 5-0, Oregon to be 3-2 with a loss to Oklahoma State, and Oregon State to be 4-2, with massive margins of victory.

Isaiah Mizell News / Yardbarker / October 10

Arizona WR Isaiah Mizell steps up, has career day in big win at West Virginia

Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Isaiah Mizell had a day.

Arizona extends winning streak, rolls past West Virginia 52-31

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

Todd Golden News / Yardbarker / October 7

Florida basketball gets big commitment over Arizona with four-star Kamsi Awaka

Florida Gators men's basketball coach Todd Golden is a big-time, championship-level head coach, and that plays out on the recruiting trail as well.

The 'Big 12 basketball Player of the Year' quiz

College Football News / SuperWest Sports / October 5

2026 Week 6 Power Rankings for CFB Teams in the West: How the top programs in the region stack up after a shaky Week 5

The race to the Playoff continues out West. In light of North Dakota State’s transition to the Mountain West—and multiple fan requests—we have incorporated them into our coverage.