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BEAR DOWN IN MCKALE            

Coach Adia Barnes and the Wildcats' postseason run continues in the WNIT after two exciting home wins. We will host Idaho on Thursday, March 28 at 6:30 p.m. in McKale Center, and we are looking for another big turnout. Our athletics department is launching a military donation plan for tickets as well. Fans who want to support the program's WNIT run, but can't attend the game, can purchase tickets that will be donated to local military personnel. You can purchase tickets for military donation by clicking here with donated tickets being accepted until 12 p.m. (MST) on Thursday.
 
This program has been a joy to watch all season, and the buzz around the community has grown during the postseason. If you don't already have tickets for Thursday's game, you can get them by clicking here. See you all Thursday and Bear Down!
 
HONORING DONALD DIAMOND

Our extended Wildcat family lost one of its own this week with the passing of Don Diamond. An icon in Southern Arizona and a tremendous philanthropist who attended the University of Arizona, Don touched the lives of many. He was a true champion of greatness on our campus and in our community. 


 
Don's love and passion for being a Wildcat was inspiring and his generosity everlasting. The Diamond Family's legacy at the University of Arizona and in Tucson is as powerful as it is profound. Don was a pillar of leadership and dedication in our community, which made him a Wildcat through and through. Thank you to the Diamond Family for your extraordinary impact on the lives of so many. You can click here to read UA President Robbins' letter of reflection on Don Diamond.
 
SPRING FOOTBALL CONTINUES



March is winding down as Arizona Football is working through its spring practice schedule. Excitement continues to build with the program as we get closer to the Arizona Football Spring Game presented by DentalPros on Saturday, April 13 at 5 p.m. (MST). It's free admission for the Spring Game, and it will be a great opportunity to catch the Wildcats in action inside Arizona Stadium.
 
You can purchase or renew your season tickets in the meantime, and we have a few days left in this month's 30 Prizes in 30 Days campaign. Get your seats for football season now and get ready to Bear Down on Saturdays this fall.
 
MEN'S SWIMMING & DIVING AT NCAA'S

Coming off the program's best performance at a Pac-12 Championship since 2012, seven Wildcat swimmers are off to Austin, Texas for the NCAA Championships. It has been a banner season for Arizona Swimming & Diving as the program holds top-20 times in the nation in 10 different events this year.


 
ESPN will provide live linear coverage for both Friday and Saturday's finals on ESPNU, as well as digital coverage on ESPN3 for Wednesday and Thursday evening finals. All sessions not part of ESPN's broadcasts will be streamed live on the NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships' website.
 
HEADING OUT TO HILLENBRAND

Arizona Softball tallied its second consecutive sweep to open Pac-12 play at Oregon State last weekend, and Alyssa Denham took home Pac-12 Pitcher of the Week honors following her no-hitter on Sunday. The Wildcats are home to host Arizona State this weekend at the new and dynamic Hillenbrand Stadium. The electric home environment continues at the new facility as all three of the ASU games are already sold out. Limited standing room only tickets are available on game days, on a first-come first-serve basis, at the Hillenbrand Ticket Office one hour prior to first pitch.
 
The decades of tradition and passion surrounding Arizona Softball home games have continued in the new-look stadium, and it's the ultimate testament to our fans and program. Hillenbrand Stadium is a special place that proudly validates its iconic place in college softball year in and year out.
 
GYMCATS POSTSEASON BOUND

Congratulations to Coach Court and Arizona Gymnastics on qualifying for NCAA Regionals in Corvallis, Ore. in the first week of April. Arizona is joined by Iowa, Denver, Washington, Boise State, Oregon State, Stanford and Florida as participating teams at the Corvallis Regional. The GymCats are coming off a Pac-12 Championships showing that saw three new career highs set as well as five season-high marks. Junior Christina Berg was named a WCGA Regular Season Second Team All-American and an All-Pac-12 Second Team performer on the uneven bars.
 
Postseason competition is one of the opportunities for student-athletes to represent the University of Arizona under the brightest lights, and we look forward to the GymCats representing the Block A proudly in front of the nation.
 
STUDENT-ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT

We are proud to tell the incredible stories of our student-athletes and highlight them in these Wildcat Wednesday emails. The latest feature is a one-of-a-kind look at Arizona Softball's Alyssa Palomino-Cardoza and her All-American approach at the plate. Click here to watch this feature and Bear Down!


 
COMPLIANCE CORNER

We are heading into an exciting time with many of our teams in the heart of their competition. We want to remind our supporters that the University of Arizona is responsible for the actions of our boosters. If a rules violation occurs involving a booster, there are significant consequences for both the booster and the University. If a booster is found to be involved in a violation that results in the imposition of sanctions, that booster may be subject to the revocation of ticket privileges, disassociation from the athletics department (i.e., loss of donor privileges), and/or the loss of any other athletically related benefit or privilege deemed appropriate by the University of Arizona.

UPCOMING SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

 
To view the list of upcoming events, broadcast information, start times and stat links, click HERE. (Note: All times are listed as Mountain Standard Time, i.e. Tucson time.)
 
To access live stats from your desktop or mobile device, visit ArizonaLiveStats.com.
 
WEAR THE COLORS – SHARE THE PHOTOS
 
Thank you for wearing the colors and sharing your Arizona pride! If your photo submission did not make this week's edition of the Wildcat Wednesday, please check our "Wear the Colors" album at facebook.com/ArizonaAthletics on Fridays.
 
NOTE: Please submit photos for Wildcat Wednesday with an original email to uofaad@arizona.edu using the subject line 'Wildcat Wednesday photo.' Also, please ensure all submissions are clear and properly lit. We also ask that you identify everyone in the photo so we can highlight them accordingly.
 
 
 
 
 
Continue to do what you can to help Arizona Athletics and: 

1. Bear Down with us today! Join the Wildcat Club to make an impact on our student-athletes' experience.
2. Buy Season Tickets
3. Wear the Colors (Especially on Friday)
4. Encourage Others to Do the Same

 
Bear Down with Pride,

Dave Heeke
Director of Athletics
University of Arizona
uofaad@arizona.edu