Editor’s note: With several sports going on, Wildcat Wrap serves as a recap that focuses on the Arizona programs that we do not have the time to cover on a regular basis but are certainly worthy of recognition. Anyone who has attended a game at Arizona Stadium or McKale Center in recent years understands that […]
Editor’s note: With several sports going on, Wildcat Wrap serves as a recap that focuses on the Arizona programs that we do not have the time to cover on a regular basis but are certainly worthy of recognition.
Anyone who has attended a game at Arizona Stadium or McKale Center in recent years understands that as special as both venues are, they could use some brushing up.
Arizona Athletics took a major step towards financing upgrades to both facilities this week, as the Arizona Board of Regents approved a $50 million facilities project to address deferred maintenance and infrastructure upgrades. A feasibility study that will commence later this fall and will engage fans, alumni and campus partners, Arizona Athletics announced Thursday.
“Our fans deserve facilities that reflect their level of support, and these upgrades will ensure our infrastructure remains sound and our venues remain places of excitement and connection for the entire community,” said Arizona President Suresh Garimella. “I look forward to the outcomes of the feasibility study and the path we will chart for future improvements that elevate the game day experience and showcase the vibrancy of Arizona Athletics.”
Projects will include lighting, seating, sound, restrooms, and game day operations to keep the facilities reliable, modern, and welcoming, according to a press release from Arizona Athletics.
Specific projects, timelines and costs will be determined once the study is completed, the athletic department said.
Women’s golf
Arizona finished fourth out of 16 programs at the Golfweek Red Sky Classic in Vail, Colo. this week.
The Wildcats finished the three-round tournament strong by shooting a 12-under par for the final round. Arizona shot 9-under for the tournament, 36 strokes behind winner USC. Pepperdine placed runner-up, followed by LSU.
Arizona’s Charlotte Back finished fourth overall, marking her 10th top 10 finish in her last 15 tournaments.
Back was a key member of Arizona’s 2024-25 Big 12 championship team, which recently received its conference title rings. Arizona athletic director Desireé Reed-Francois was on hand to award the rings to the team.
Cross country
Arizona will host the Dave Murray Invitational this Saturday at the Tucson Country Club.. The event will begin at 7 a.m. PST with the women’s 6K, followed by the men’s 8K.
Arizona is competing in its second event of the fall. The Wildcats men placed second at the NAU George Kyte Classic last month, while the women took third.
Category: General Sports
