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This Week in the Pac-12, Feb. 16: Arizona puts strong road record to the test

Thursday, February 16th, 2012
Terrence Ross

Terrence Ross hit the Cats last time with a 16-7-2-3-3.
Photo by Ron Chris Morrison-US PRESSWIRE

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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Here Comes Fun: Arizona Basketball week of survival leads to week of opportunity

Monday, February 13th, 2012
Darnell Gant

The stakes have been raised since the last Washington game.
Photo by Chris Morrison-US PRESSWIRE

It wasn’t easy at home but the Arizona Wildcats took care of business against Colorado and Utah. Two wins were needed; two wins were recorded.

Next up is a trip to the state of Washington with first place on the line. These are the games you look forward to as a fan. Big stakes mean big fun.

And big anxiety.

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This Week in the Pac-12, Jan. 26: NoCal takes center stage and Arizona tries to return to winning ways

Thursday, January 26th, 2012
Kevin Parrom Colorado

The big shots might not all go in but you’ve got to keep shooting.
Photo by Ron Chenoy-US PRESSWIRE

The one good thing about a conference without an elite team is it makes the race more interesting. If you just look at the numbers, eight of the 12 teams can say they still have a shot at the championship.

Last week the top tier eroded so now the league basically is one big middle with a few outlying bottom teams. Will anyone create a bit of separation the final week before the midway point in the Pac-12 season?

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Road Work: Arizona Baseball wins 3rd straight series behind Kyle Simon and hot hitting

Wednesday, May 18th, 2011
Ricky Oropesa

Ricky Oropesa and USC slapped ASU.
Photo by Crystal Ochoa/The Arizona Republic

It wasn’t easy but the Arizona Wildcats won a Pac-10 baseball series away from home for the first time this season.

Elsewhere in the Pac-10, Oregon State got some help from its friends to extend the Beaver lead in the conference race.

In the stat department, the top of the league batting chart is getting crowded with Cats.

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This Week in the Pac-10, May 13: The Baseball Wildcats take their winning streak on the road

Friday, May 13th, 2011
Seth Mejias-Brean

The Cats' bats haven’t been as big away from home.
Photo by Crystal Ochoa/The Arizona Republic

Last week the Arizona Wildcats picked up three easy non-conference wins at home. This week the UA baseball club hits the road, and hopes it can hit on the road.

At the top of the standings, I declared the title chase over after Oregon State no-hit UCLA but ASU isn’t letting go of its crown without a fight.

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