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Last weekend was full of wins for many of our programs, including a pair of marquee wins over USC and UCLA by our men's basketball program in McKale Center. Coach Lloyd and the Wildcats picked up signature wins in front of capacity crowds as our home environment shined through on national television. It was great to experience more "McKale Magic" as we honor the 50 years of greatness inside our iconic venue.

Included in Saturday's festivities was our official induction of Wildcat legend Ernie McCray into the Ring of Honor. Ernie was a trail blazer as the first African-American graduate from our men's basketball program who still holds the single-game scoring record of 46 points. It was our honor to welcome him to McKale Center and hang his name in the rafters alongside the other greats of the program.

Arizona Women's Basketball picked up the win over the Sun Devils on Sunday in Tempe. A balanced attack of five double-digit scorers led Arizona to the victory to complete the season sweep of the in-state rivals.

Coach Barnes and company have a pair of home games this week, beginning with the Washington Huskies at 7 p.m. (MST) on Friday. Arizona Women's Basketball is leading the Pac-12 in attendance, and we would like to continue to grow our home crowds. You can purchase tickets for Friday's game by clicking here or dialing the McKale Center Ticket Office at 520-621-2287. There will also be a Diaper Drive for the Washington Game, so please bring new diapers to donate to the Diaper Drive of Southern Arizona. Bear Down and Go Cats! 

CATCH ARIZONA MEN'S GOLF IN PERSON

Our men's golf program will host its annual Arizona Thunderbirds Intercollegiate on Monday and Tuesday of next week at Tucson Country Club. The event, which was first played in 1981, returns to TCC, which will be the home of our brand new William M. "Bill" Clements Golf Center. This state-of-the-art facility for both our golf teams will be constructed on site at Tucson Country Club.

The 2023 edition of Arizona's home tournament will be the first year that it's played with the Thunderbirds' name attached to the tournament after the group's incredible generosity towards the construction of the Clements Golf Center. Attendance is free for fans to attend the event, which begins on Monday morning. The Wildcats are the five-time defending champions of the tournament and open a new year with the Arizona Thunderbirds Intercollegiate. See you at TCC next week. Bear Down and Go Cats!

FOOTBALL SIGNING DAY NEXT WEEK 

There are still seats available for Arizona Football's signing day! Join us February 2nd at 6:00 PM in the Davis Sports Center to hear more about this outstanding class from Coach Fisch and the rest of the staff! Click here to purchase tickets.

WILDCAT HEADLINES 

• Calling all Bay Area Cats! The Alumni Association is hosting an event featuring head coach Tommy Lloyd during Arizona's trip to Stanford and Cal. Please click here for more information.

• Baseball and Softball single-game tickets and packages are on sale now!

• Women's tennis is 3 - 0 after doubleheader sweep with GCU and Cal Poly. 

• Arizona Gymnastics posts a season high of 196.100! The Wildcats are back in action this Saturday at Arizona State. 

• Track and Field Athletes Talie Bonds and Jordan Geist broke school records at the Lumberjack Team Challenge. Geist was named USTFCCCA National Athlete of the Week for his performance. 

• Tubelis and Ballo were named to the Oscar Robertson Trophy Midseason Watch List.

• Arizona Women's Basketball and Softball are partnering with MarketPryce for surprise NIL Deals.

• Helena Pueyo was named to Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Watchlist.

• Delaney Schnell Named Pac-12 Women's Diver of the Week for the second straight week.

• Women's Basketball players Jada Williams and Breya Cunningham have earned 2023 McDonald's All-America Team spots.

SHOW YOUR COLORS 

My eight year old (Lauren Anderson) and I loved meeting Coach Barnes, Lauren Fields, Lauren Ware, Madison Conner, Shaina Pellington and Cate Reese during the Lady Cats' December trip to Dallas and their dominating win over Baylor. Bear Down!

Rebecca Hughes Anderson (class of 2003)

The Borich family enjoying the Christmas holiday in New York City!

Barb (MA'04), Meggie (BA'17), Milo (MA'97), and Greg ('26?). A great time, definitely not Tucson weather!

Send us your photos of you wearing the colors! 

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. 

Bear Down and Go Cats! 

Dave Heeke 

Vice President and Director of Athletics 

University of Arizona 

uofaad@arizona.edu