Andy Lopez has made the postseason in eight of his 12 seasons at Arizona. Photo by Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports
Arizona Wildcats baseball coach Andy Lopez, will undergo triple bypass heart surgery Monday at a local hospital, the school announced Friday night.
Lopez was in stable condition Friday night and, according to the news release, is expected to make a full recovery and be able to return to coaching. Lopez is 59.
The Wildcats are set to begin fall practice Monday.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Andy and his family,” athletic director Greg Byrne said in a statement.
“Thankfully the medical team caught it when they did and we expect Andy to make a full recovery. This is a great reminder for all us to be mindful of our health.”
Lopez, entering his 13th season at Arizona, has a 437-267-1 record with the Wildcats, highlighted by winning the 2012 College World Series.
Lopez, who also won the national title at Pepperdine in 1992, is 1,124-685-7 in 31 years as a college head coach.
#ArizonaBasketball sends our thoughts and prayers to @CoachAndyLopez! Coach Lopez is what being a Wildcat is all all about!
— Arizona Basketball (@APlayersProgram) October 5, 2013
Head coach Andy Lopez and athletic director Greg Byrne celebrate with the NCAA baseball trophy in 2012. Photo by Harry How/Getty Images