TUCSON, Ariz. — The Arizona Wildcats (23-9, 8-4) host the Oklahoma State Cowboys (15-15, 4-6) for a three-game series this weekend at Hi Corbett Field. This weekend's action will mark the end of the first half of Big 12 Conference play for both schools.

All three games between the Wildcats and Cowboys will be televised on ESPN+ and broadcast on Wildcats Radio 1290 AM, with both options featuring play-by-play from Brian Jeffries.

Prior to Saturday's game, Arizona will host their second annual Diamond Draft Day event. The 21+ pregame event includes a commemorative 5oz cup, access to a beer garden and 10 taster tickets, shaded views of batting practice, lawn games, and more. Season ticket holders can purchase entry to the event for $20, while the general public can secure access to the event and a ticket to the game for $30. Tickets are available here.

Additional promotions during the series include Military Appreciation festivities, and a Sunday giveaway of Pit Viper sunglasses.

For more, a complete series preview is below.
 

Date	Opponent	Time (MST)	Arizona Pitcher	Opponent Pitcher
Friday, April 11	Oklahoma State	6:00 PM	RHP Collin McKinney (0-1, 2.67)	LHP Harrison Bodendorf (6-1, 3.67)
Saturday, April 12	Oklahoma State	6:00 PM	RHP Owen Kramkowski (4-3, 5.72)	RHP Sean Youngerman (1-1, 2.28)
Sunday, April 13	Oklahoma State	12:00 PM	RHP Smith Bailey (1-1, 3.19)	RHP Hunter Watkins (4-1, 5.40)

Leading Off...

• The Arizona Wildcats host the Oklahoma State Cowboys for a three-game Big 12 Conference series at Hi Corbett Field this weekend. Oklahoma State and Arizona were picked to finish first and second in the conference, respectively, in the Big 12 Preseason Poll.
• All three games will be available to subscribers on ESPN+ and broadcast live on Wildcats Radio 1290 AM, with both options featuring play-by-play from Brian Jeffries.
• Arizona and Oklahoma State have faced off 21 times previously, with games dating back to 1954 and the Cowboys holding a 14-7 (.667) edge in the all-time series.
• Oklahoma State won the most recent meeting between the two programs, 10-9, at the 2017 Frisco Classic. 10 of the 21 previous meetings between the Wildcats and Cowboys have come in the postseason, with eight of those games coming at the College World Series in Omaha.
• Mason White currently ranks tied for fourth in program history with 36 career home runs. He is tied with Kenny Corley (1995-98) and sits just three home runs shy of a tie for third. Of his 36 career home runs, 26 have been hit away from Hi Corbett Field at road/neutral venues.
• The Wildcats currently lead all Division I programs with 22 triples, seven of which have been hit by the middle infield duo of Mason White (4) and Garen Caulfield (3).
• Arizona's defense has excelled at turning double plays this season and is currently ranked tied for 15th in the nation with 30 twin killings. The current Big 12 leader is TCU, with 31 double plays, while the national leader New Mexico State has 35.

SOME SERIES THEMES: The Arizona Wildcats and Oklahoma State Cowboys meet for a three-game Big 12 Conference series this weekend at Hi Corbett Field...Oklahoma State and Arizona were picked to finish first and second in the conference, respectively, in the Big 12 Preseason Poll...This weekend also serves as the Wildcats annual Military Appreciation Weekend, with festivities planned all three games to honor our men and women in service, as well as veterans...All three games this weekend will be available to subscribers on ESPN+ and broadcast live on Wildcats Radio 1290 AM, with both options featuring play-by-play from Brian Jeffries...Arizona returned to almost all major national polls following their road series win over ASU; the Wildcats are ranked No. 24 by D1Baseball and the NCBWA, No. 22 by Baseball America, and No. 20 by Perfect Game...Arizona and Oklahoma State have faced off 21 times previously, with games dating back to 1954 and the Cowboys holding a 14-7 (.667) edge in the all-time series...Oklahoma State won the most recent meeting between the two programs, 10-9, at the 2017 Frisco Classic...10 of the 21 previous meetings between the Wildcats and Cowboys have come in the postseason, with eight of those games coming at the College World Series in Omaha...This weekend's games are the first in the series played in Tucson since a pair of games played in March 2009, both of which were won by Oklahoma State...Arizona is 1-5 all-time in home games against Oklahoma State...Mason White currently ranks tied for fourth in program history with 36 career home runs...He is tied with Kenny Corley (1995-98) and sits just three home runs shy of a tie for third...Of his 36 career home runs, 26 have been hit away from Hi Corbett Field at road/neutral venues...The Wildcats currently lead all Division I programs with 22 triples, seven of which have been hit by the middle infield duo of Mason White (4) and Garen Caulfield (3)...Oklahoma State is led by 13th-year head coach Josh Holliday, who has led the Cowboys to a 460-253 record, 11 NCAA Tournament appearances, three NCAA Super Regionals, and one College World Series appearance during his time in Stillwater.

STREAKONOMICS: The Wildcats longest active hit streak leading into this weekend's action belongs to infielder Tommy Splaine, who has hit safely in each of his last six games...Infielder Andrew Cain and catcher Adonys Guzman both carry four-game hit streaks into the Oklahoma State series...Infielder Garen Caulfield has been automatic for the Wildcats as of late, boasting a 21-game on-base streak that is the second longest active streak on the team. The longest active on-base streak of 23 games belongs to outfielder Brendan Summerhill, who is unavailable due to injury. During his 21-game on-base streak, Caulfield has hit .312 (25-for-80) with 14 runs, 20 RBI, and 14 walks leading to a .408 OBP.

VITAMIN K: During a 16-inning marathon win against West Virginia on Friday, March 21 the Wildcats pitching staff tallied a program-record 29 strikeouts. The impressive mark shattered the previous program high of 21, set on April 26, 1940. The previous high-water mark of 21, accomplished 85 years ago, was solely the work of one man: Ken Heist. He struck out 21 New Mexico Lobos in a game played at Hi Corbett Field, then named Randolph Park, decades before it became the permanent home of the Wildcats. Arizona's program record 29 strikeout performance fell just two strikeouts shy of tying the NCAA record of 31.

TUCSON'S OWN: Infielder and Tucson native Mason White has put together back-to-back successful seasons for his hometown Wildcats, and has already slugged his way into the Arizona Baseball record books. With 10 home runs as a true freshman, a team-leading 19 last year as a sophomore, and seven more so far this year, White is now tied for fourth in program history with 36 dingers. In two-plus years he has averaged one home run every 16.08 at-bats, putting him on pace to finish with approximately 42 career home runs and rank third all-time for his hometown program.

MAJOR LEAGUE CATS: The Arizona Wildcats are proudly represented among the Major League Baseball ranks once again this season. Six Arizona letterwinners earned spots on Opening Day rosters last month, while former standout and Golden Spikes Award winner Terry Francona returned to the game as the manager of the Cincinnati Reds. Arizona's six MLB players on Opening Day rosters were the second most among all Big 12 programs, trailing on Arizona State's seven.

THE FRENCH CONNECTION: Arizona infielder Mathis Meurant, who was born and raised in France, is the lone player on the Wildcats roster from outside the United States. With assistance from Jeff Duda (@INTLBaseball24 on Twitter) and the French Baseball and Softball Federation it has been confirmed that, upon his Wildcat debut on opening weekend in Arlington, Meurant became the first French player at the Power Conference level in NCAA history. Meurant originally hails from Vaires-sur-Marne, a small town just east of Paris. Following a breakout performance in week two against San Diego in which he posted a 2.200 OPS, Meurant was selected as the Big 12 Co-Newcomer of the Week, making him the first Arizona Baseball player to receive a Big 12 weekly award.

3,000 CLUB: Arizona Baseball is one of just 10 programs in the history of college baseball to win 3,000 games. As it currently stands, Arizona is the 10th all-time winningest program in the history of the sport. The Wildcats logged their 3,000th victory with a 3-2 win over UCLA on March 29, 2024. Across time as a player (1984-87) and as a coach (2022-present), Arizona head coach Chip Hale has contributed to over 9% (283) of the program's all-time wins.

HOME SWEET HOME: Since Arizona Baseball moved to Hi Corbett Field for the 2012 season, the Wildcats have enjoyed a tremendous home field advantage. Over those 13+ seasons, Arizona has posted a home record of 305-123, winning games at a .713 clip. Their home winning percentage over that stretch is the third best mark in the Big 12 Conference, while their 305 home victories are second most in the conference.

EXTRA EXTRA, READ ALL ABOUT IT: Arizona has consistently taken advantage of the large dimensions at Hi Corbett Field since moving there in 2012 — in the decade-plus since the move off campus, the Wildcats have swatted 2,476 extra-base hits. Over that stretch, only one current members of the Big 12 Conference have tallied more extra-base hits: Texas Tech (2,652). Across 13 seasons at Hi Corbett Field as members of the Pac-12 Conference, Arizona paced the league in doubles seven times and triples eight times; they currently lead the Big 12 and the nation with 22 triples.