In the first round, the Wildcats defeated South Dakota State Jackrabbits in four sets (25-21, 22-25, 25-15, 25-15), overcoming adversity and showcasing their offense, blocking, and defensive depth.
How does the Auburn Tigers and Arizona Wildcats shake up according to KenPom analytics. Ap Poll has Auburn (6-2) Ranked 20th and Arizona (7-0) Ranked 2nd in the country.
Arizona volleyball beat the 7 overall seeded South Dakota State Jackrabbits in a surprising fashion in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, winning the match in four sets.
Arizona had a lot of work to do to rebuild the roster after a subpar 2024 campaign. Brent Brennan made a series of big moves in the portal to elevate the defense, but his most important move wasn't a player; it was a coach.
Arizona's narrative changed over the course of the season. At first, the Wildcats started fast against low-level competition, but the expectations for another rough season fighting for bowl eligibility remained intact.
Auburn’s roster features elite scoring wings, explosive guards, and a frontcourt that punishes teams who fail to match their energy. For Arizona to control the game’s pace and counter Auburn’s strengths, several Wildcats will need to elevate their play.
There's no denying that Arizona and head coach Brent Brennan have done a tremendous job on the recruiting trail throughout the 2026 cycle, and especially during the early national signing period.
In the first loss of the season for the Wildcats' women's team, a tough night was highlighted by a few solid performances for the team in their efforts.
It was a historic Day of Awards for Arizona Football as Arizona enjoyed one of its strongest seasons in recent memory. The Wildcats finished 9–3 in the
Burke called the loss the first of her tenure at Arizona Wildcats women’s basketball “very frustrating.” She noted that the opponent Southern Lady Jaguars, despite their poor win-loss record to date, couldn’t be judged by that record alone, because of the quality of their prior competition.
While most of the national recruiting focus remains on the chaos of the 2026 early national signing period, college coaching staffs across the country are beginning to shift their attention to the upcoming transfer portal window in January.
Arizona needed to flip the roster after a disappointing 2024 season. Brent Brennan made sweeping changes to the coaching staff and recruited hard out of the portal, and the Wildcats wound up finishing 9-3 this season.
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.