The Arizona beach volleyball team was named the AVCA Division I Beach Team Academic Champion for the first time in program history after posting a 3.861 GPA in 2025-26.
‘Confused, shocked, scared’: A UA volleyball player’s journey to recovery | Michael Lev- Michael Lev
Michael Lev column: In 2022, Arizona volleyball’s Journey Tucker was found to have a brain tumor — the same type that took her sister’s life. Journey survived. Here’s her story.
- Greg Hansen
Greg Hansen's notebook: Overall, the Big 12 wasn't a national power in NCAA sports. In the final standings of the Learfield Directors' Cup, the conference had one Top 25 school.
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Arizona Wildcat fans will have a dozen opportunities to catch UA women's volleyball in action at McKale Center in Tucson this upcoming season.
- Greg Hansen
Greg Hansen's notebook: Despite historic season, the University of Arizona's sports performances don't match that of the mid-90s.
- 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.
The Wildcast: Honoring the best Arizona athletes, coaches and moments from the 2025-26 sports season
- Justin Spears
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.
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.
No. 20 Arizona started Friday with a 3-2 win over No. 15 South Carolina sending the Wildcats to the semifinals against No. 4 Florida State. Arizona suffered a 3-0 loss to Florida State in the semifinals.
No. 20 Arizona beach volleyball came out with no wins on Day 1 of the Big 12 Tournament at Bear Down Beach. The Wildcats lost 1-4 to No. 9 TCU and 1-4 to No. 12 ASU.
Arizona beach volleyball fell to Florida State in the Big 12 Tournament semifinals, giving the Cats a 23-win season, the second most in program history, including four ranked wins.
Michael Lev column: Carlie Cisneros, best known for her indoor game, has become a key member of the Arizona beach volleyball team, which hosts the Big 12 Championship this week.
Arizona's Carlie Cisneros discusses her move from indoor to beach volleyball and what to expect at this week's Big 12 Championship in Tucson (video by Michael Lev / Arizona Daily Star)
Arizona volleyball coach Charita Stubbs is the ultimate hype woman, getting Arizona men's basketball fans revved up for the team's return to Tucson in the wee hours of the morning at McKale Center, March 29, 2026.
Arizona volleyball coach Charita Stubbs signed a three-year contract extension through the 2030 season after leading the Wildcats to a 2025 NCAA Tournament appearance and a NIVC title during her tenure.
We asked Arizona fans to weigh in on the UA's deal with Alkeme for naming rights to McKale Center. Here's what they said.
Six of eight new players on the Arizona beach volleyball team are freshmen. Here's when you can catch them in action this season.
The University of Arizona has entered a historic 15-year, $27.7 million naming rights agreement, rebranding its iconic McKale Center athletic venue.
“I would love to be in Milan during this time because it's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, but at the same time I'm living my life here,” ex-Arizona volleyball player Giorgia Mandotti said.
Former US Men's National Team player Ryan Ammerman is joining Arizona volleyball as an assistant coach after holding the same role in Maryland.
Arizona beach volleyball will host three regular season home tournaments this year.
A look at 25 memorable moments for Tucson sports and the Arizona Wildcats in 2025.
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As the calendar winds down on 2025, longtime Star columnist Greg Hansen has ranked the Top 100 sports figures in Southern Arizona. Join us as we count them down on Tucson.com.
Greg Hansen's Notebook: Former Arizona athletic director Greg Byrne is now with Alabama. There will be few familiar faces when the Crimson Tide takes on Arizona basketball.
Arizona volleyball held the Cardinal under a .300 hitting percentage but Stanford served eight aces to come out on top in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Arizona volleyball defeated No. 7 seed South Dakota State in the NCAA Tournament to advance to the second round. The victory marks UA's first NCAA Tournament win since 2016.
Last year's NCAA Tournament snub had Arizona volleyball on edge during the 2025 selection show, but the Wildcats exhaled upon learning that they'd be returning to the Big Dance.
Arizona is set to take on No. 7 South Dakota State on Friday in the first round of the tournament.
Arizona volleyball's Jordan Wilson was selected to Major League Volleyball's Grand Rapids Rise in the third round as the 18th overall pick on Monday.
On National Signing Day, Arizona Volleyball coach Charita Stubbs signed an outside hitter, middle blocker and a libero/defensive specialist for the 2026 program.