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Arizona Wildcats past and present land spots on USA Softball 2026 national roster

Arizona Wildcats past and present land spots on USA Softball 2026 national roster

  • Elvia Verdugo

USA Softball selected Arizona softball head coach Caitlin Lowe and former Wildcat Dejah Mulipola for the 2026 U.S. Women's National Team.

AUSL is deep in Tucson talent | Greg Hansen

AUSL is deep in Tucson talent | Greg Hansen

  • Greg Hansen

Greg Hansen's Notebook: America's top pro softball league, the AUSL, is teeming with former talent from Tucson.

Who from UA will be inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame next? | Greg Hansen

Who from UA will be inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame next? | Greg Hansen

  • Greg Hansen

Greg Hansen's Notebook: Former Arizona Wildcat Dave Stegman will be inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame. Which Wildcat will be next? 

Arizona softball seeks hitting coach as Amber Freeman heads to national champ Texas

Arizona softball seeks hitting coach as Amber Freeman heads to national champ Texas

  • Michael Lev

Arizona softball is in the market for a hitting coach with Amber Freeman reportedly headed to Texas. The UA offense thrived under Freeman's tutelage the past two seasons.

Transfer-portal tracker: Arizona baseball, softball player movement (7/1 update)

Transfer-portal tracker: Arizona baseball, softball player movement (7/1 update)

  • Michael Lev

Tracking transfer-portal activity for the Arizona baseball and softball teams during the 2026 cycle.

Arizona softball's Tayler Biehl named 2nd-team Academic All-American, promoted in AUSL

Arizona softball's Tayler Biehl named 2nd-team Academic All-American, promoted in AUSL

  • Michael Lev

Former Arizona softball standout Tayler Biehl has been named a second-team CSC Academic All-American after completing her degree with a 4.00 GPA.

On Becky Burke’s defiance, Tommy Lloyd’s frustration, UA softball’s strategy | Michael Lev

On Becky Burke’s defiance, Tommy Lloyd’s frustration, UA softball’s strategy | Michael Lev

  • Michael Lev

Michael Lev column: News and views on Becky Burke’s unwanted battle with social-media trolls; eligibility questions gumming up Tommy Lloyd’s recruiting; Arizona softball acing the transfer portal; and more.

Former Arizona assistant softball coach dies | Greg Hansen

Former Arizona assistant softball coach dies | Greg Hansen

    Greg Hansen's notebook: Larry Ray, a former Arizona softball assistant coach for 21 years, has died.

    Greg Hansen's picks for Mount Rushmore of University of Arizona coaches

    Greg Hansen's picks for Mount Rushmore of University of Arizona coaches

      Greg Hansen's notebook: Arizona Daily Star columnist Greg Hansen shares his picks for a Mount Rushmore of UA coaches. 

      The Mount Rushmore of Arizona Wildcats head coaches

      The Mount Rushmore of Arizona Wildcats head coaches

        The legendary careers of Lute Olson, Mike Candrea, Jerry Kindall and Dick Tomey are why they're the four faces on our Mount Rushmore of Arizona coaches. 

        Trio of tranfer players to join Arizona softball for senior year

        Trio of tranfer players to join Arizona softball for senior year

          Arizona softball added two transfers from North Texas and another from South Alabama as its 2027 roster takes shape. 

          How Arizona's athletics department is taking care of business | Greg Hansen

          How Arizona's athletics department is taking care of business | Greg Hansen

            Greg Hansen's notebook: Arizona Athletics set a record by raising $46 million from donors (breaking the previous record of $41 million in 2022), plus $87.7 million in corporate sponsorships.

            Milan Momcilovic not a loss for Arizona Wildcats | Greg Hansen

            Milan Momcilovic not a loss for Arizona Wildcats | Greg Hansen

              Greg Hansen's notebook: Arizona men's basketball didn't lose out when Milan Momcilovic picked the Wildcats of Kentucky over Tucson. 

              The Wildcast: Honoring the best Arizona athletes, coaches and moments from the 2025-26 sports season

              The Wildcast: Honoring the best Arizona athletes, coaches and moments from the 2025-26 sports season

                The 2025-26 sports calendar is coming to a close for the Arizona Wildcats, so the Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev hand out (virtual) awards to the best athletes, coaches and teams.

                'Bamas' Briski the one that got away for Arizona softball | Greg Hansen

                'Bamas' Briski the one that got away for Arizona softball | Greg Hansen

                Greg Hansen's notebook: Arizona softball never landed Phoenix ace Jocelyn Briski. Now she's leading Alabama's top-seeded Women's College World Series run, highlighting a recruiting miss that still resonates.

                Lack of pitching prowess holding Arizona softball back | Greg Hansen

                Lack of pitching prowess holding Arizona softball back | Greg Hansen

                Greg Hansen's Notebook: It's no secret why Arizona softball has struggled to continue its College World Series legacy — lack of elite pitching, with a staff ERA of 4.74.

                Dejah vu: Sydney Stewart follows fellow UA catcher Mulipola as 1st-team NFCA All-American

                Dejah vu: Sydney Stewart follows fellow UA catcher Mulipola as 1st-team NFCA All-American

                Arizona's Sydney Stewart add another postseason accolade when she was named a first-team All-American by the NFCA. She's the first Wildcat to be so honored since Dejah Mulipola in 2021.

                WSU's trash turned out to be Arizona track's treasure | Greg Hansen

                WSU's trash turned out to be Arizona track's treasure | Greg Hansen

                Greg Hansen's Notebook: Arizona benefited from Washington State's decision to eliminate all track and field events except distance running, allowing UA to pick up a coach and a star sprinter.

                Arizona's Sydney Stewart named 2nd-team All-American by D1Softball, Softball America

                Arizona's Sydney Stewart named 2nd-team All-American by D1Softball, Softball America

                Arizona catcher Sydney Stewart was named a second-team All-American by D1Softball and Softball America after her second straight 20-homer season. Three of her UA teammates earned Academic All-District recognition.

                Pima College softball team goes 1-2 at national tournament

                Pima College softball team goes 1-2 at national tournament

                The Pima College softball team finishes 1-2 at the national tournament in South Carolina to see its season end at 48-10.

                Our picks for Arizona's top Wildcats after a busy year in sports

                Our picks for Arizona's top Wildcats after a busy year in sports

                Our picks for UA's best team, best moment, coach of the year, men's athlete of the year, women's athlete of the year, transfer of the year, freshman of the year. 

                520 Day: These Tucson-bred athletes shined in the last year

                520 Day: These Tucson-bred athletes shined in the last year

                In honor of what we like to call 520 Day (May 20), we look back on a banner year for Tucson's sports scene. 

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                Texas Tech athletics was chasing money 75 years ago | Greg Hansen

                Texas Tech athletics was chasing money 75 years ago | Greg Hansen

                Former UA golf star Tiger Christensen qualifies for The Open; Cats hire ex-UW head coach

                Former UA golf star Tiger Christensen qualifies for The Open; Cats hire ex-UW head coach

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                What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

                What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

                Affiliate content. Learn the most common HVAC problems based on the age of your home.

                Humidity: The Midwest's Hidden Comfort and Health Problem

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                The Wildcast: What went wrong for Arizona softball and how can it be fixed?

                The Wildcast: What went wrong for Arizona softball and how can it be fixed?

                Host Michael Lev is joined by Kim Doss of Arizona Desert Swarm to break down the just-concluded Arizona softball season, which again ended one win shy of a Super Regional.

                Salpointe, CDO titles cinch Southern Arizona’s superiority in prep softball | Michael Lev

                Salpointe, CDO titles cinch Southern Arizona’s superiority in prep softball | Michael Lev

                Michael Lev column: The best high school softball in the state is being played in Southern Arizona. Need proof? Just look at who won the most state championships this year.

                VIDEO: Salpointe Catholic wins the 4A state softball championship at Hillenbrand Stadium

                VIDEO: Salpointe Catholic wins the 4A state softball championship at Hillenbrand Stadium

                Macee Jackson delivers the final pitch and Torrence Salyer records the last out as Salpointe Catholic wins the 4A state championship at Hillenbrand Stadium (video by Michael Lev / Tucson.com)

                Duke sweeps Arizona softball, winning Durham Regional and ending Wildcats' season

                Duke sweeps Arizona softball, winning Durham Regional and ending Wildcats' season

                Duke swept a pair of games Sunday against Arizona softball, winning the NCAA Tournament's Durham Regional and ending the Wildcats' season.

                Arizona softball falls to Duke 8-6; Wildcats, Blue Devils will play again for regional title

                Arizona softball falls to Duke 8-6; Wildcats, Blue Devils will play again for regional title

                Arizona softball lost 8-6 to Duke early Sunday to force a seventh and deciding game in the NCAA Tournament's Durham Regional.

                Arizona softball run-rules host Duke; Wildcats advance to Durham Regional final

                Arizona softball run-rules host Duke; Wildcats advance to Durham Regional final

                The Arizona softball team run-ruled host Duke 10-1 to advance to the regional final in Durham, North Carolina. Tele Jennings and Jenna Sniffen had three RBIs apiece for the Wildcats.

                Grace Jenkins powers Arizona softball past Marshall in NCAA regional; UA to face Duke next

                Grace Jenkins powers Arizona softball past Marshall in NCAA regional; UA to face Duke next

                Grace Jenkins hit a pair of three-run homers as Arizona softball defeated Marshall 7-5 at the NCAA Tournament's Durham Regional. The UA will face host Duke on Saturday.

                Power outage behind her, Sydney Stewart sparkles for Arizona softball | Michael Lev

                Power outage behind her, Sydney Stewart sparkles for Arizona softball | Michael Lev

                Michael Lev column: Sydney Stewart came to Arizona with “untapped talent.” Once she found her stride, she became the most powerful hitter in the Big 12 Conference.

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