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University of Arizona - Athletics - Athletics - College ProwlerCollege Prowler4.62

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Athletic Association
  • NAA
  • NCAA
Athletic Division NCAA Division I-A
Athletic Conferences Football: Pacific-10 Conference
Basketball: Pacific-10 Conference
School Colors Cardinal red and navy blue
School Nickname Wildcats
Men Playing Varsity Sports 257 - 2%
Women Playing Varsity Sports 169 - 1%
Students Receiving Athletic Financial Aid Football: 84
Basketball: 28
Baseball: 24
Cross Country/Track: 51
Other Sports: 161
Graduation Rates of Athletic Financial Aid Recipients Football: 53%
Basketball: 17%
Baseball: 30%
Cross Country/Track: 60%
Other Sports: 48%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

The UA is a huge sports school. Intramural sports are organized through the Student Recreation Center and are wildly popular. The sunny weather in Tucson allows for a wide variety of them, and the high attendance reflects the borderline sun-worshipping attitude of UA's student population. The University community is especially passionate when it comes to basketball; the hiring and recruiting has revived the program after a tumultuous end to the previous reign. Students cheer wildly at games, refusing to study during the Final Four, and they have rioted when the team makes it to the national championships. One student bystander lost his eye when police shot beanbags to contain one of the championship riots. But at least he was able to sue and get lots of money.

Football is also a huge event. It’s fun to cheer on the team—it’s a bonding experience and a community effort, for sure. Ticket sales for football seem to increase every season as the team improves, and ZonaZoo's rah-rah atmosphere remains one of the essential freshman experiences. The girls on the softball team have been national champions, and surprisingly, the hockey team is not half-bad. Sports rule the roost at Zona, and students wouldn't have it any other way.

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Athletics at University of Arizona

Pharmgirl0305

Pharmacy Studies '14

4.6
A

Fun Atmosphere

Basketball and football are very successful programs at U of A. Basketball is especially very well known. Both sports have good and bad seasons but the games are always a blast and the community involvement and support are never lacking. We love our Wildcats!

Apr 27, 2012

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doms88

Medicine '15

3.8
B+

Athletics

Athletics are a big deal on this campus. We support all of our athletes and the training facilities are the best I've seen.

Mar 22, 2012

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cjeffry

Business Administration and Management '13

2.7
C+

Usually a Letdown

Always hype surrounding our athletic teams, but rarely live up to it. Great student atmosphere at games provides a bump in the grade.

Mar 21, 2012

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User rating for University of Arizona - Athletics is 4.6 out of 5 based on 50 user reviews.

Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

How popular are varsity sports on campus?

How popular are intramurals and club sports?

How would you describe the athletic facilities?

Facts

Men's Varsity Sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross country
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Swimming and diving
  • Tennis
  • Track and field
Women's Varsity Sports
  • Basketball
  • Cross country
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming and diving
  • Tennis
  • Track and field
  • Volleyball
Intramurals
  • Basketball
  • Dodgeball
  • Flag football
  • Floor hockey
  • Home run derby
  • Inner tube water polo
  • Kickball
  • Racquetball
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Volleyball
  • Wallyball
  • Wiffleball
Club Sports
  • Badminton
  • Ballroom dance
  • Baseball
  • Baseball (men's)
  • Boxing
  • Bujinkan
  • Capoeira
  • Cycling
  • Fencing
  • Golf
  • Ice hockey (men's and women's)
  • Lacrosse (men's and women's)
  • Paintball
  • Ritmos Latinos
  • Rugby (men’s and women’s)
  • Running
  • Shorin Ryu Karate
  • Soccer (men's and women's)
  • Synchronized swimming
  • Table tennis
  • Taekwondo
  • Tang Soo Do
  • Tricats triathlon
  • Ultimate Frisbee (men's and women's)
  • Volleyball (men's and women's)
  • Water polo (men's and women's)
  • Wheelchair athletics
Athletic Fields & Facilities
  • Arizona National
  • Arizona Stadium
  • Drachman Stadium
  • Eddie Lynch Athletics Pavilion
  • Hillenbrand Aquatic Center
  • Hillenbrand Memorial Stadium
  • Jerry Kindall Field at Frank Sancet Stadium
  • Jimenez Practice Facility
  • LaNelle Robson Tennis Center
  • Mary Roby Gymnastics Training Center
  • McKale Memorial Center
  • Murphey Stadium
  • Student Recreation Center

Most Popular Sports

Basketball and football, in that order

Most Overlooked Teams

Swimming, soccer, baseball, and volleyball all seem to have a relatively small fan base. But these boys and girls really do kick butt at what they do, winning awards without coverage. They go under the radar and don’t seem to mind.

School Spirit

A red wave floods the stadiums, and that is where the ZonaZoo Wildcat fans are located during games. T-shirts are given to members of ZonaZoo, and fans wear them with pride during games. The bell at noon is the “Bear Down, Arizona” song, which, in a nutshell, shows how obsessed with sports students are at U of A.

Getting Tickets

For basketball tickets, it is the luck of the draw—literally. It is a lottery for students, and unless you have a huge bank account, getting a ticket can be near impossible for students (at least for season tickets). Compared to basketball, football and all other sports are a cakewalk; you can simply buy them at www.arizonawildcats.com. Visa, Mastercard, AmEx, cash, check, and e-check are all accepted.

Best Place to Take a Walk

Walking right down from Tucson Boulevard to Fourth Avenue is a popular route. Bikes, Rollerblades, and skateboards all fly by this lovely route. You get to see the Sam Hughes neighborhood, the campus, and University Boulevard, and you wind up on Fourth, where a $1 PBR at Che’s may be calling your name.

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Name
Joe Dusbabek
Hometown
Scottsdale, Arizona
Major
French/Linguistics
Grad Year
2012

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