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Burke Praises Win but Calls Fourth Quarter “Frustrating”

Following Arizona’s narrow win over Eastern Kentucky, head coach Becky Burke struck a balance between relief and concern as she reflected on her team’s performance.

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An Updated Look at Arizona Women's Basketballs Senior Leader

Noelani Cornfield has quietly become one of the most impactful and efficient contributors for the Arizona Wildcats women’s basketball team in 2025-26, combining scoring, playmaking, and defensive activity into a well-rounded statistical profile.

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What Jaden Bradley Means to Arizona Basketball

Jaden Bradley, a senior guard for the Arizona Wildcats, has emerged as a key leader and consistent scoring option during the 2025–26 college basketball season.

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The Three Stars of the Game For Arizona Women's Basketball

In a tense, back-and-forth contest that ended 87–83 in favor of Arizona, three Wildcats stood out above the rest: Mickayla Perdue, Noelani Cornfield, and Tanyuel Welch.

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Chancellor Owens the Latest Wildcat to Enter Transfer Portal

With Arizona preparing for the Holiday Bowl against SMU, dealing with the complications of coaching searches and the transfer portal can be frustrating and challenging.

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Arizona Backup QB Entering Transfer Portal

Another day, another entrant into the transfer portal for Arizona. While the team prepares for its bout with SMU in the Holiday Bowl in San Diego, several players are considering their future with the program.

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Former Arizona Wide Receiver Target Enters Transfer Portal

While the 2026 transfer portal window won't officially open until January, players across the country have already started announcing their intention to enter the portal now that the 2025 regular season has come to an end.

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The Terrific Work of Tobe Awaka This Season: A Breakdown

Tobe Awaka is a 6′8″ forward/center, originally at the University of Tennessee, who transferred to Arizona prior to the 2024–25 season. By choosing to come to Tucson, he brought size, physicality, and rebounding.

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An Arizona Volleyball Standout Was Recognized For AVCA Honors

Arizona volleyball standout Jordan Wilson added another major achievement to her career by earning AVCA (American Volleyball Coaches Association) All-Pacific Region First Team honors, marking one of the most significant recognitions of her time as a Wildcat.

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Arizona Wildcats Players to Watch Against Alabama

As the Arizona Wildcats prepare to face the Alabama Crimson Tide, there are several key contributors whose performances will likely determine whether Arizona can handle Alabama’s physicality, athleticism, and pace.

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Arizona Wildcats Football 2025 Season Grade

Arizona finished the regular season 9–3 overall, 6–3 in Big 12 play. They scored 391 total points, averaging 32.6 points per game (PPG). On defense, they allowed 227 points total, which is 18.9 points allowed per game (PA/G). According to sports-reference.com.

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How Ivan Kharchenkov Has Stepped Up for Arizona

While still a teenager, Kharchenkov collected significant accomplishments with Bayern in the Euro League. Over the 2023–24 and 2024–25 seasons, he was part of Bayern’s squads that won back-to-back German national championships.

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Three Tide Players Arizona Must Watch in Upcoming Game

Philon Jr. leads Alabama this season in scoring, averaging 21.4 points per game, which ranks him seventh in the country in this category to this point.

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Arizona Lineman Intends to Enter Transfer Portal

On Tuesday, Arizona began its preparation for the Holiday Bowl , which will take place in San Diego on Jan. 2, 2026. The Wildcats will take on the SMU Mustangs from the ACC in an entertaining clash of veteran offenses and strong defenses.

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Arizona Making Progress with Elite 2026 Guard

Arizona and head coach Tommy Lloyd have started the 2026 recruiting cycle strongly by securing four-star small forward Cameron Holmes as their first and only commit.

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Arizona Women’s Team Seeking Bounce-Back After Two Losses

The matchup is scheduled for Dec 10, 2025, at the Wildcats’ home court, McKale Center, in Tucson. The game is a greatly important one coming off two consecutive

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Arizona Football's Resurgence: A Closer Look

The 2024 season under first-year head coach Brent Brennan was a disappointing one for Arizona. They finished with a 4–8 overall record and a 2–7 mark in Big 12 play. According to cfbstats.com, statistically, the offense struggled to find consistency: the team averaged just 21.8 points per game, which ranked near the bottom nationally.

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