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HAPPY THANKSGIVING



I want to open this week's Wildcat Wednesday by wishing the Wildcat Family a safe and healthy Thanksgiving. The holidays are a special time to visit with friends, family and loved ones while reflecting on what we are thankful for in our lives. I am eternally grateful for the opportunity to serve this outstanding university and represent this first-class athletics program with the best fans in the country. Thank you for making Arizona Athletics a special place and for helping us all live the Wildcat Way.
 
STUDENT-ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT



Center Christian Koloko of Arizona Men's Basketball has opened his junior season by playing the best basketball of his career. We featured Christian and his amazing Wildcat Journey in a video interview that we know you will enjoy, entitled "My Story: Christian Koloko".
 
Telling the stories of our student-athletes is part of our athletics department's mission. We want to showcase the Wildcat journeys of student-athletes as they become athletic, academic and life champions.
 
WOMEN'S HOOPS OFF TO VIRGIN ISLANDS



Arizona Women's Basketball will spend this week playing in the Paradise Jam down in the Virgin Islands where they will play three games in three days. The Wildcats will open the week with a Thanksgiving match-up with Vanderbilt at 1:15 p.m. (MST) streamed by ESPN and on the air on 1400 AM in Tucson. Arizona will face DePaul and Rutgers at the same time on Friday and Saturday this week.
 
The Wildcats' final preparation for the Paradise Jam included an impressive 42-point victory over Marist as the team outscored the visitors 46 to 14 in the second half. Arizona hit 11 three-pointers in the win and was led by Sam Thomas who scored an efficient 14 points in 22 minutes.
 
TERRITORIAL CUP



Our annual Territorial Cup match-up versus Arizona State is set for 2 p.m. (MST) on Saturday, Nov. 27 in Tempe. The 95^th edition of the rivalry game for the nation's oldest trophy will be broadcasted on Pac-12 Networks as well as Wildcats Radio 1290 AM. We know our alumni and loyal supporters in the Phoenix area will be there to Bear Down in addition to fans driving up from Southern Arizona.
 
Please visit ASU's 2021 GameDay information page if you are planning to attend the game. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday. Remember to wear the colors, Bear Down and Go Cats!
 
ROMAN MAIN EVENT CHAMPS



Coach Lloyd and the Wildcats capped a successful weekend in Las Vegas in the Roman Main Event with a dominant 80-62 victory over No. 4 Michigan. The Cats were the champions of the event as Christian Koloko was named MVP of the tournament. The two wins at T-Mobile Arena also helped Christian earn Pac-12 Player of the Week honors.
 
The program is now ranked No. 17 in this week's Associated Press poll and return to McKale Center for a weekend contest. The Wildcats will host Sacramento State at 5 p.m. (MST) on Saturday, Nov. 27 on Pac-12 Networks and Wildcats Radio 1290 AM. Click here to get tickets for Saturday's game.
 
As a reminder for fans attending Saturday's game, Arizona Athletics follows our campus partners' guidance for masking at indoor sporting events. Masks are required to enter McKale Center and must be worn at all times when inside the building with the lone exception of when you are eating or drinking at your seat. You can visit ArizonaWildcats.com/GameDayHealth for more information.
 
TRIBUTE TO LUTE



The Arizona basketball game versus Washington on Thursday, Dec. 2 will be A Tribute to Lute game. Join us for a moment of silence prior to the game and a special halftime video tribute honoring our iconic Wildcat. We'd also like to ask fans to send their photos with Coach Olson in to potentially be featured in game. Fans can submit their photos to ICA-Marketing@email.arizona.edu with the subject line: A Tribute to Lute by Tuesday, Nov. 30. To purchase tickets for Arizona vs. Washington and A Tribute to Lute, click here.
 
VOLLEYBALL SENIOR DAY



Saturday marks the final volleyball match in McKale Center this season as we host Arizona State for Senior Day. First serve against the Sun Devils is set for 12 p.m. (MST), and you can get your tickets now for the match. Arizona Volleyball is 10-5 inside McKale Center this season, including three wins in its last four home matches.
 
We will honor our trio of seniors, Malina Kalei Ua, Merle Weidt and Zyonna Fellows, who will cap their Wildcat careers on this special day. We are also hosting a Red Out for Saturday's match and giving out free Arizona Volleyball tumblers to the first 500 fans as well. Bring your red Wildcat gear and start your Saturday off with some volleyball action in McKale!
 
GET READY FOR GYMNASTICS SEASON



Are you ready for the Arizona Gymnastics season to begin? Season tickets, group packages and single-meet tickets are all now on sale. We have ticketing options for fans to Bear Down with the GymCats this season. The team's complete schedule has been released with five regular season meets in McKale Center as well as a handful of nationally-televised competitions on the Pac-12 Networks.
 
HOLIDAY TICKET SPECIAL
As we head into the holidays, we have a special ticket package on sale for the Wildcat Family. Select single game tickets for both men's and women's basketball will go on sale at a discounted Black Friday and Cyber Monday rate starting today, November 24 through Monday, November 29 at midnight. Special ticket pricing starts at $4 for women's basketball and $19 for men's basketball. Treat you and your fellow Wildcat fans to some exciting basketball action in McKale Center at fantastic prices.
 
WEAR THE COLORS – SHARE THE PHOTOS

Send us your photos of you wearing the colors while staying safe!

Thank you for wearing the colors and sharing your Arizona pride! Make sure to take a picture the next time you are wearing the colors and send it to us, we just might include it in next week's Wildcat Wednesday! And even if your photo submission doesn't make  next week's edition, 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.

Stay Safe, Bear Down and Mask Up!
 
Dave Heeke
Director of Athletics
University of Arizona
uofaad@arizona.edu