This warm November in Tucson, Arizona, has been a perfect reminder of the beauty of fall, where sunny skies and mild temperatures reflect the warmth in our hearts. As we reflect on all we are grateful for, we extend our deepest thanks to our Arizona Letterwinners for their dedication, passion, and lasting impact on our community.
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Arizona Track and Field and Cross Country Letterwinners, this one's for you! We’re thrilled to invite you to return to campus for a fun-filled three-day reunion weekend, where old friendships will be rekindled, new connections made, and we’ll relive those amazing moments from your time on the track and course. Whether you ran, threw, jumped, or cheered, we'll see you there! RSVP using the link sent to your inbox from us!
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HONORARY CAPTAINS: ROY LOPEZ & BYRON EVANS
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Roy Lopez had a standout college career as a defensive tackle at Arizona, where he became known for his relentless motor and disruptive play. Over his two seasons with the Wildcats, Lopez anchored the defensive line, showcasing his ability to clog running lanes and pressure quarterbacks. His strong performances earned him recognition as one of the top defensive prospects in the Pac-12, setting the stage for his successful transition to the NFL.
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Known for his hard-hitting style and exceptional leadership on the field, Evans became one of the team’s most impactful defenders. His athleticism and football IQ earned him numerous accolades, including All-Pac-10 honors. Evans’ tenacity and playmaking ability helped elevate the Arizona defense during his time, and he remains a celebrated figure in the program’s history.
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Football Letterwinner and Assistant Head Coach Bobby Wade’s All-Time Yards Record Broken by Tetairoa McMillian
Bobby Wade's Record: 3,351 yds.
Tetairoa McMillian's Record: 3,356 yds.
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Arizona Softball Letterwinner, Gina Snyder (2017-2019), inducted into Sahuaro High's Cougar Hall of Fame!
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Arizona Volleyball Letterwinner, Tiffany Horton (Owens) (2007-2011), is the Collegiate Conference of the South Coach of the Year!
Congratulations Tiffany!
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Congratulations Arizona Volleyball Letterwinner Courtney Karst (2008-2012) for her induction into Eaglecrest High School’s Eaglecrest Hall of Fame! Bear Down for Life!
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Football Letterwinner Jordan Morgan came home to support our Men's Basketball vs. Old Dominion.
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Arizona Volleyball Letterwinner and 2x gold paralympic medalist Whitney Dosty supported Arizona Football against Houston.
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Honorary Letterwinner Humberto Lopez sported his UA letter jacket at the Arizona vs. Houston football game.
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Joey Medina, Football Letterwinner and John and Tom Kaiser, Honorary Letterwinner and Football Letterwinner along with Lamonte Hunley supported our team at the Houston game.
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Arizona Men's Basketball Letterwinners Max Wiepking, Derrick Williams, Mike Bibby, Reggie Geary, Gilbert Arenas (not pictured), and Chase Budinger came home to show their support for our white-out game against Duke.
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Arizona Track and Field Letterwinner Jayme Chapados showed her support for our Arizona Football at TCU.
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Arizona Football Letterwinners Dolphin Tillman, Kelvin Hunter, Dashon Polk, Kelvin Eafon and Chris McAlister showed up to support our team against rivals ASU.
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TRIATHLON
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!
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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Undefeated at home
Overall record of: 7-3
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MEN'S BASKETBALL
Home opener win against Canisius following another win against Old Dominion.
Overall record of: 3-4
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VOLLEYBALL
7 streak win
Overall Record: 20-9
They'll be playing at home in the Women's NVIC Tournament on Saturday, Decemeber 7.
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CROSS COUNTRY
Closed out their season by sending 14 athletes to NCAA Western Regionals.
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WOMEN'S TENNIS
Our women's tennis team participated in the Wildcat Invite at home this last month and teased at what's to come in the spring!
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MEN'S TENNIS
2 student-athletes from the team, Colton Smith and Jay Friend, headed to the NCAA Men’s Tennis Singles and Doubles Championships.
Smith ended up in the Sweet Sixteen. While Friend went to the Elite Eight.
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SWIM AND DIVE
Championship finishes at the Wolfpack Elite GAC Invite which secured them spots to the NCAA in March.
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Jim is a Pima County Sports Hall of Fame member and a member of the Arizona Sports Hall of Fame who helped our Arizona Wildcats win the NCAA championships in 1976, 1980, and 1986 under Head Coach Jerry Kendall. Jim touched many lives during his UA career, including that of current Head Coach Chip Hale.
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Mona spent her life working with swimmers and for swimmers where she earned the North Texas Age Group Coach of the Year award and the ASCA Age Group Coach of the Year in Michigan. She was a 4 year Letterwinner here at UA and continued to Bear Down wherever she went.
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We're revamping our A-Club store for the 2025 year! Make sure to tune in next month for up-to-date A-Club and Arizona Athletics gear!
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When asked about her PAC-10 Player of the Week and National Player of the Week awards in 2008....
"It’s such an honor to receive one of those awards. I couldn’t be happier. I feel like I’ve accomplished something, but I still have a long way to go."
Tiffany was just awarded Collegiate Conference of the South Coach of the Year.
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BEAR DOWN FOR LIFE,
Ceileigh & Tara, A-Club Letterwinners Association
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