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Arizona softball drops second straight road series after loss at Oklahoma State

Arizona softball drops second straight road series after loss at Oklahoma State

  • James Kelley

After falling, 7-5, to Oklahoma State on Sunday, Arizona softball dropped its second straight road series. The Wildcats kick off their final home series of the season on Friday.

The Wildcast: Caitlin Lowe drops by to talk all things Arizona softball

The Wildcast: Caitlin Lowe drops by to talk all things Arizona softball

  • Michael Lev

In our latest podcast, the Star's Michael Lev is joined by Arizona softball coach Caitlin Lowe to break down the state of her squad entering the stretch run of the 2026 season.

Arizona softball pounces on record with double-play defense

Arizona softball pounces on record with double-play defense

  • James Kelley

No. 16 Arizona Wildcats softball sets a program record with 34 double plays, leading the NCAA, as the infield’s aggressive defense fuels success.

Arizona softball rallies to avoid sweep at No. 18 LSU

Arizona softball rallies to avoid sweep at No. 18 LSU

  • James Kelley

No. 11 Arizona softball beat No. 18 LSU 4-2 on Sunday after a couple of narrow losses in the series’ first and second games.

Arizona softball hits the road again, faces No. 18 LSU to close nonconference play

Arizona softball hits the road again, faces No. 18 LSU to close nonconference play

  • James Kelley

No. 11 Arizona softball travels to No. 18 LSU for a three-game series, continuing a long road stretch to prepare for postseason challenges in hostile environments.

Arizona softball rallies to take series, but Cyclones steal finale in walk-off thriller

Arizona softball rallies to take series, but Cyclones steal finale in walk-off thriller

  • James Kelley

Arizona softball took the series at Iowa State, but a seven-run seventh inning doomed the Wildcats in a 12-10 walk-off loss in the finale on Monday.

Arizona softball transfers return to Iowa after weather delay

Arizona softball transfers return to Iowa after weather delay

  • James Kelley

Arizona softball heads to Iowa State for not just the start of nine games away from Tucson but for a homecoming for a couple of its transfers.

New softball pro league full of former Arizona Wildcats

New softball pro league full of former Arizona Wildcats

    Athletes Unlimited Softball League opens the doors to former Arizona softball stars to go pro.

    Arizona softball sweeps Baylor; Stewart earns golden ticket from Jennie Finch

    Arizona softball sweeps Baylor; Stewart earns golden ticket from Jennie Finch

      Arizona softball closed out its seven-game home stand with a sweep of Baylor, its sixth straight win. The No. 13 Wildcats beat Baylor, 6-3, Sunday.

      Ex-Arizona shortstop's home run record under siege | Greg Hansen

      Ex-Arizona shortstop's home run record under siege | Greg Hansen

        Greg Hansen's Notebook: In 1995, Arizona All-American shortstop Laura Espinoza hit an NCAA-record 37 home runs. Her record is now at risk. 

        Arizona softball turns focus to second-place Baylor after dominating in-state competition

        Arizona softball turns focus to second-place Baylor after dominating in-state competition

          No. 13 Arizona held on to beat No. 23 Grand Canyon on Tuesday at home, maintaining its perfect record against the Lopes, after winning the conference series against Arizona State.

          Arizona softball holds off ASU rallies to take series after Game 1 rout

          Arizona softball holds off ASU rallies to take series after Game 1 rout

            No. 11 Arizona softball rebounded from a historic 16-5 run-rule loss Friday vs. rival ASU to win Saturday and Sunday despite giving up eight- and four-run leads.

            Arizona-ASU softball rivalry is give and take in more ways than one

            Arizona-ASU softball rivalry is give and take in more ways than one

              This year's Arizona softball-ASU rivalry features former Wildcats and Tucsonans who are now Sun Devils and an assistant coach who "ended up in the right colors."

              Arizona softball shocks No. 2 Texas Tech but the Red Raiders strike back

              Arizona softball shocks No. 2 Texas Tech but the Red Raiders strike back

                Arizona softball opened its series at No. 2 Texas Tech with a historic win but would fall short in a Saturday double-header.

                Arizona softball takes 8-game win streak to No. 2 Texas Tech for Big 12 showdown

                Arizona softball takes 8-game win streak to No. 2 Texas Tech for Big 12 showdown

                No. 14 Arizona softball heads to Lubbock on an eight-game winning streak for a key Big 12 series against No. 2 Texas Tech this weekend.

                The Wildcast: Reviewing Becky Burke's first season, previewing UA softball's series at Texas Tech

                The Wildcast: Reviewing Becky Burke's first season, previewing UA softball's series at Texas Tech

                The Star's Michael Lev is joined by Arizona Desert Swarm's Kim Doss to break down Becky Burke's first season with UA women's basketball and preview UA softball vs. Texas Tech.

                Arizona reclaims its roots with new "Bear Down" campaign | Greg Hansen

                Arizona reclaims its roots with new "Bear Down" campaign | Greg Hansen

                Greg Hansen's Notebook: University of Arizona has debuted a new "Bear Down" TV campaign, embracing Button Salmon’s 1926 plea.

                On Jaden Bradley’s case for Big 12 POY, why Noah Fifita is No. 1 and more | Michael Lev

                On Jaden Bradley’s case for Big 12 POY, why Noah Fifita is No. 1 and more | Michael Lev

                Michael Lev column: News/views on Arizona men’s basketball star Jaden Bradley’s Big 12 Player of the Year case; UA quarterback Noah Fifita ranking atop a different list; and more.

                Arizona AD on 2-year milestones, football attendance, what makes Tommy Lloyd ‘exceptional’

                Arizona AD on 2-year milestones, football attendance, what makes Tommy Lloyd ‘exceptional’

                Q&A with Arizona athletic director Desireé Reed-Francois, who discusses her first two years on the job, assesses football attendance and explains what makes Tommy Lloyd an “exceptional” leader.

                Arizona softball reaches run-rule record with sweep of BYU

                Arizona softball reaches run-rule record with sweep of BYU

                No. 14 Arizona softball tied a school record with eight consecutive run-rule wins, sweeping BYU to open Big 12 play. The Wildcats outscored the Cougars 37-4 in the series.

                Arizona softball heads into Big 12 play red hot

                Arizona softball heads into Big 12 play red hot

                Arizona softball opens Big 12 play with a three-game series against BYU starting Thursday.

                Miles Simon returning to Tucson for speaking engagement | Greg Hansen

                Miles Simon returning to Tucson for speaking engagement | Greg Hansen

                Greg Hansen's Notebook: Miles Simon joins an impressive list of ex-University of Arizona and Tucson-connected sports figures who have occupied important roles in TV sports.

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                Former Arizona Wildcats forward Sidi Gueye reportedly transferring to Santa Clara

                Former Arizona Wildcats forward Sidi Gueye reportedly transferring to Santa Clara

                Arizona Wildcats officially announces signing of five-star guard Caleb Holt

                Arizona Wildcats officially announces signing of five-star guard Caleb Holt

                Lloyd to get clarity on Arizona basketball future this week | Greg Hansen

                Lloyd to get clarity on Arizona basketball future this week | Greg Hansen

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                Arizona reserve forward Sidi Gueye reportedly hitting transfer portal

                Arizona reserve forward Sidi Gueye reportedly hitting transfer portal

                The springy, energetic potential of Arizona freshman forward Sidi Gueye is headed for further development elsewhere.

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                Arizona Softball dominates Hillenbrand Invitational with 5 run-rule wins

                Arizona Softball dominates Hillenbrand Invitational with 5 run-rule wins

                Arizona went 5-0 at the Hillenbrand Invitational, winning every game by run rule. Head coach Cailtin Lowe said it felt like a complete performance by the Wildcats.

                Texas Holder: Freshman hurler stepping up for Arizona softball

                Texas Holder: Freshman hurler stepping up for Arizona softball

                After committing to Arizona softball in September 2023, freshman pitcher Rylie Holder has made her debut and it was worth the wait. 

                Spring 2001 in Tucson was a magical time for sports | Greg Hansen

                Spring 2001 in Tucson was a magical time for sports | Greg Hansen

                Greg Hansen's Notebook: The winter/spring seasons of 2001 overflowed with big sporting events in Tucson.

                Arizona softball goes 3-2 at Stanford tourney, drops pair to No. 3 Texas

                Arizona softball goes 3-2 at Stanford tourney, drops pair to No. 3 Texas

                No. 16 Arizona softball closed out Stanford's DeMarini Invitational, with a 12-2, 5-inning loss to No. 3 Texas. It was the Wildcats’ second 12-2 loss to the Longhorns of the weekend.

                On UA men’s basketball’s challenges, Becky Burke’s decisions and more | Michael Lev

                On UA men’s basketball’s challenges, Becky Burke’s decisions and more | Michael Lev

                Michael Lev column: News and views on Arizona’s men’s basketball finally facing some adversity; the method to Becky Burke’s rotation madness; McKale Center’s new name; and more.

                Arizona softball rebounds to win three in a row at Bear Down Fiesta

                Arizona softball rebounds to win three in a row at Bear Down Fiesta

                The No. 15 Wildcats (8-3) closed out the Bear Down Fiesta on Sunday with an 8-0, six-inning win over Creighton.

                Sereniti now: Arizona softball sophomore transfer impresses at the plate, on defense

                Sereniti now: Arizona softball sophomore transfer impresses at the plate, on defense

                In Arizona’s first five games, Sereniti Trice is hitting .563, with a .588 on base percentage, a double, a triple, 6 runs and 4 RBIs.

                Brotherly shove: Growing up with 4 brothers pushed U of A softball’s Regan Shockey to excel

                Brotherly shove: Growing up with 4 brothers pushed U of A softball’s Regan Shockey to excel

                How did Arizona softball standout Regan Shockey develop her mental and physical toughness? Growing up with four older brothers had a lot to do with it.

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