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WOMEN'S HOOPS RETURNS TO MCKALE
Fresh off the road split at the Oregon schools that included a thrilling, buzzer-beating win at Oregon State, our 10
th ranked Arizona Women's Basketball program returns to Tucson for a pair of key Pac-12 games. McKale Center has been one of the top atmospheres in college basketball as the Wildcat Family has rallied around our student-athletes, coaches and staff as we have averaged over 7,000 fans per home game this season. We are looking to "PAC" McKale Center this weekend and push our women's basketball programs to the top of the Pac-12 in attendance.
This week's slate of games begins with the Utah Utes at 7 p.m. (MST) on Friday, Jan. 21 before welcoming No. 21 Colorado at 12 p.m. (MST) on Sunday with both games being carried by the Pac-12 Networks and 1400 AM on your radio dial.
Click here to get your tickets for Friday's game. Our game against Utah is our second game at home
since the University of Arizona's updated masking guidance went into effect. Please remember to Bear Down, Mask Up and visit
ArizonaWildcats.com/GameDayHealth for more information.
The
Adia Barnes Radio Show has returned from its holiday break. You can join the show, in person, on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at Flora's Market Run or tune in to Brody Dryden and Coach Barnes on 1400 AM.
STUDENT-ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT
As we continue to highlight the outstanding student-athletes competing in our programs in Wildcat Wednesday emails, we'd like to bring you the story of Sirena Linton from Arizona Gymnastics. Sirena was featured in our newest episode of the BearDown Podcast as she discussed her career and her various passions away from the mat that have been a focal point of her time as a student-athlete at the University of Arizona. You can watch the podcast on YouTube by
clicking here or listen
on various audio streaming platforms.
ICE SHAKERS + WILDCATS
Arizona EDGE, our athletics department's Name, Image and Likeness program, continues to pave the way for Wildcats to have a first-class experience as student-athletes. NIL programming, education and opportunities are a foundational piece of our
Wildcat Way strategic initiatives,
and three student-athletes have partnered with "Ice Shakers". The company is
founded by former Wildcats Chris and Rob Gronkowski and gained famed through its appearance on the "Shark Tank" show in 2017.
With the newest Wildcat-inspired water bottles and shaker cups now on the market,
Arizona Athletics continues its work providing opportunities for student-athletes to become academic, athletic and life champions through our
Arizona EDGE program.
BASEBALL TICKETS RECORD
The excitement surrounding Arizona Baseball and new head coach
Chip Hale continues to grow as the Wildcat Family has helped set a new records.
We have broken the program record for season tickets sold with a month until the season begins. Tip of the cap to our loyal supporters, fans and alumni for your support as Hi Corbett Field is poised to continue its legacy as one of the best environments in college baseball.
The record-breaking sales of baseball season tickets continue as we look to raise the bar even higher.
Click here to buy your 2022 Arizona Baseball tickets. Bear Down and Go Cats!
COME MEET ARIZONA FOOTBALL'S #TWENTYTUCSON
Coach Fisch and the Arizona Football staff have signed an elite recruiting class that ranks first in the Pac-12 Conference and in the top 20 nationally, and it's time for you all to meet these newest Wildcats. Arizona Athletics will be hosting a special National Signing Day event on Wednesday, Feb. 2 at 6 p.m. (MST) at the Cole and Jeannie Davis Sports Center.
Season ticket holders and Wildcat Club members can purchase tickets for this event for just $10 while tickets for the general public are just $15. Dinner and select drink options will be provided with tickets purchased.
Click here to purchase your tickets for the February 2
nd event.
TRACK AND FIELD CATS
Indoor Track and Field season officially began over the weekend
with the Wildcats competing at the annual Corky Classic in Lubbock, Texas. We had a handful of student-athletes record top marks in the NCAA as the Wildcat men swept the podium in the shotput thanks to great performances by Jordan Geist, Youssef Koudssi and Zach Landa.
The women's side also earned honors at the meet with Samantha Noennig won the shot put event with the fourth best mark in the NCAA at 16.74 meters. Shannon Meisberger finished second in the 400 meters with a top-five NCAA time of 53.98 seconds.
Coach Harvey and the Wildcats will look to continue their winning ways at the Lumberjack Team Challenge on the campus of Northern Arizona University. As always, you can follow the action along with
@ArizonaTrack on social media and
ArizonaWildcats.com.
GYMCATS HOME OPENER
Arizona Gymnastics will host its first meet in McKale Center in 2022 on Saturday, Jan. 22 when it welcomes Oklahoma, Utah State and Stanford at 4 p.m. (MST). This home opener will be a star-studded event, and
tickets are still available for purchase! The GymCats are ranked 20
th in the national polls this week following a strong showing at
Southern Utah over the weekend as several freshmen and underclassmen posted good performances. We can't wait to welcome you to McKale this weekend and want to remind Wildcat Wednesday subscribers about the
University of Arizona's updated masking guidance.
ARIZONA INTERCOLLEGIATE
Arizona Men's Golf will host its annual Arizona Intercollegiate at Tucson Country Club beginning on Monday, Jan. 24. The Wildcats are the four-time defending champions of the event after picking up the team and individual titles last year.
The program has seven returners from last season's "Four-Peat" and have played some quality rounds of golf this season. The Wildcat Family is invited to come out to the course at Tucson Country Club to catch the Wildcats in action both days. Teams tee off early in the morning and play throughout the day, so come out and Bear Down with the Wildcats!
WOMEN'S GOLF TEES OFF
Coach Ianello and the Wildcats of Arizona Women's Golf officially tee off for the first time in 2022 this weekend when they compete in the Match in the Desert at Superstition Mountain Golf and Country Club outside of Phoenix beginning on Sunday, Jan. 23.
Next week's event will be the program's first tournament played in nearly three months after finishing third in the Pac-12 Preview in Hawai'i. Follow
@ArizonaWGolf on social media and
ArizonaWildcats.com for all live scoring information.
NATIONALLY RANKED TENNIS ACTION
LaNelle Robson Tennis Center will host some elite college tennis action this weekend when a pair of nationally-ranked foes visit Arizona Men's Tennis who ranks 14
th in the nation. Third-ranked Texas will take to the hardcourt at 1:30 p.m. (MST) on Friday before No. 27 Pepperdine takes on Arizona at 2 p.m. (MST) on Sunday.
The team swept Grand Canyon last weekend in impressive fashion as star sophomore Gustaf Strom returned from injury for the Wildcats.
Admission is free for all tennis matches, and we want to welcome fans to our beautiful campus for some elite tennis action this weekend. The LaNelle Robson Tennis Center is located north of McKale Center, across the UA mall, and runs alongside Campbell Avenue.
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
