Lute Olson was on hand Senior Day to say goodbye to the last of his guys.
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They are the last remaining ties to Lute Olson, the final players signed before the legendary University of Arizona basketball coach retired.

Seniors Kyle Fogg, Brendon Lavender and Alex Jacobson are the last remaining Cats of Chaos. They have witnessed controversy and turmoil. They lived through the Wildcat program teetering on the brink of collapse only to come roaring back under Sean Miller.

With wins in their final two home games Lute’s last players are making a run at one final NCAA tournament berth.

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Kurt Heyer

The Arizona Wildcats hosted the biggest name on their home nonconference schedule when the Auburn Tigers of the Southeastern Conference visited Hi Corbett Field over the weekend.

The Cats looked dominant in the first two games to win the series but Auburn won the nightcap of Saturday’s doubleheader to avoid a sweep.

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UCLA will try to Wear down the Cats once again.
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Last week was a missed opportunity for the Arizona Wildcats basketball team.

This week is all about necessity.

The UA’s realistic shot at a Pac-12 championship went away with the loss at Washington. All focus now is on the NCAA tournament resume and Arizona can’t afford any more losses.

Which other games around the league are crucial to the Cats’ success?

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Strike one.
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The Arizona Wildcats baseball team had a new home but a familiar opponent, a North Dakota State team that got swept in Tucson by a combined score of 30-2 last year.

The crowds came out to Hi Corbett Field but the home team’s season of high hopes got off to a sluggish start.

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Terrence Ross hit the Cats last time with a 16-7-2-3-3.
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We know the Arizona Wildcats have a huge game this week, then another huge game on Saturday.

Where are the other Pac-12 contenders playing as we are just three weeks from crowning a champion?

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