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Arizona vs. Cal Poly basketball: Preview and tipoff time

The first home game of the 2026-27 season for Tommy Lloyd and the Arizona Wildcats is on Thursday, when the Mustangs of Cal Poly come to Tucson. Arizona is looking for win No.

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Losses need not define a good team’s story

How unfortunate that the seasons for both Arizona football and men’s basketball ended within days of each other. The former’s defeat at Texas Tech on Halloween and the latter’s loss to UCLA just two days later marked the end of the line for each program, because nothing that happens from here truly matters.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / November 5

Arizona soccer faces lingering questions as it closes season at TCU

The Arizona Wildcats were eliminated from Big 12 Soccer Tournament contention last week when they lost to Arizona State. That makes their match at TCU the final game for the team and at least one player.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / November 4

What to watch for when Arizona men’s basketball faces Cal Poly in home opener

In the leadup to Arizona’s season opener in Las Vegas, Tommy Lloyd dropped some hints about how much importance he was putting on that first game. While he never outright said it didn’t matter, he mentioned how losing wasn’t the end of the world.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / November 4

Arizona needs to fix 3 things after disappointing season-opening loss to UCLA

Tommy Lloyd and the Arizona Wildcats don't have time to wallow in the season-opening loss to UCLA in Las Vegas, with the home opener coming up on Thursday night against Cal Poly.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / November 4

Arizona football notebook: Moving forward, embracing expectations and investing in the community

Arizona has to quickly move forward from its heartbreaking 34-26 loss to Texas Tech and focus on the Friday night matchup against TCU. However, while preparation needs to turn to the Horned Frogs, lessons learned from the trip to Lubbock cannot be ignored.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / November 3

Arizona softball adds fall scrimmages to schedule

The weather did not cooperate with the Arizona Wildcats last weekend. The softball team had to cancel a Friday doubleheader against Park University Gilbert and Benedictine Mesa as well as a Saturday matchup against GCU.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / November 3

Where did Arizona land in the first College Football Playoff rankings?

Brent Brennan and the Arizona Wildcats, despite coming off a tough road loss at Texas Tech on Saturday, were among the top 25 teams in the first CFP rankings of the season.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / November 3

Arizona football ranked No. 22 in initial CFP rankings

It didn’t take long for Arizona football’s name to be called in the first College Football Playoff rankings. Arizona is ranked No. 22 in this week’s CFP poll, with a pivotal matchup against No.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / November 3

Arizona freshman Gigi Whann earns Big 12 Volleyball Starting Seven honors

Arizona volleyball freshman Gigi Whann was named to the Big 12 Starting Seven on Tuesday afternoon. The Starting Seven includes seven players from across the league who had outstanding weeks.

Dalen Terry News / Arizona Desert Swarm / November 3

Former Arizona wing Dalen Terry signs with Thunder

Dalen Terry is on an NBA roster after starting the season on the sidelines. The former Arizona Wildcats wing has signed a two-year deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / November 3

Join us for the 2026-27 Arizona basketball season on the SB Nation app

Almost two months ago, we announced the release of our new app, which you can find here or by searching SB Nation in your neighborhood app store. The app is available in North America, and we’re working on Europe and the rest of the world as we speak!

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / November 3

What we learned about Arizona women’s basketball in season-opening win over Stanford

It’s an understatement to say it’s early in the season, but Arizona women’s basketball showed some unique things in their season opener against Stanford.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / November 3

Arizona men’s basketball falls to UCLA for 1st season-opening loss in 20 years

LAS VEGAS—Less than halfway through the first half of the first game of the 2025-26 season, Arizona found itself down double digits in Las Vegas. But by halftime the Wildcats were in front and on their way to a tone-setting victory over defending NCAA champion Florida.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / November 3

Big performance by Ivan Kharchenkov not enough for Arizona vs. UCLA

Ivan Kharchenkov scored 38 points, but Arizona couldn't overcome a 16-point second-half deficit against UCLA in the season opener on Monday night.

Which men's college basketball conference is the deepest entering November?

4 college basketball games to watch in November

The 'Big 12 basketball Player of the Year' quiz

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / November 2

Arizona men’s basketball vs. UCLA fan discussion

It’s Game Day! The Arizona Wildcats open the 2026-27 season in the friendly confines of Las Vegas, where they’ve won countless times over the past decade-plus.

Brent Brennan News / Arizona Desert Swarm / November 2

What Brent Brennan said at his press conference to open TCU week

Arizona (6-2, 3-2 Big 12) is coming off its second loss of the season to Texas Tech. The 34-26 heartbreaker to the Red Raiders has to be washed away as a Friday night matchup against TCU is quickly approaching.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / November 2

What Arizona, Stanford women’s basketball players and coaches said after Wildcats’ season-opening win

Arizona head coach Becky Burke and her team had a big 84-69 win over Stanford to open the season led by 23 points and nine rebounds by Breanna Williams.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / November 2

Arizona women’s basketball opens season with double-digit win over Stanford

LAS VEGAS—Stanford has one of the most storied histories in women’s college basketball, though the program has been on a downturn in recent years. Regardless, beating the Cardinal is never a bad thing, especially to start a season.

R.J. Mosley News / The Spun / October 31

Arizona's R.J. Mosley Carted Off After Devastating Injury

Unfortunately for No. 22 Arizona, freshman wideout R.J. Mosley suffered a season-ending injury this Saturday against No. 13 Texas Tech. Mosley, a former four-star recruit from Pittsburgh High School, came into this Saturday’s game with six catches for 99 yards on the season.

Arizona Wildcats News / Lindy's Sports / October 30

Arizona Wildcats have chance to enter Big 12 title battle vs. Texas Tech

The Arizona Wildcats are set to go on the road to play the Texas Tech Red Raiders on Saturday afternoon in a pivotal Big 12 game. Arizona entered the season with not a ton of expectations, as many felt the Big 12 was going to be won by Texas Tech or the BYU Cougars.

Brent Brennan News / SuperWest Sports / October 12

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

College Basketball 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.