2023-2024 Season Thread

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Sat Jan 13, 2024 2:21 pm

^^^ A Merkin, divided against itself, *cannot* stand!

Postmaster · Post by **Postmaster** » Sat Jan 13, 2024 2:24 pm

I wouldn’t mind dividing a merkin, if ya know what I mean…

arizonawildcats · Post by **arizonawildcats** » Sat Jan 13, 2024 2:34 pm

pc in NM wrote: ↑Sat Jan 13, 2024 8:36 am
AZCatGirl wrote: ↑Fri Jan 12, 2024 10:31 pm Lost in double OT 73-70. Women were just too shorthanded, too gassed, and forgot how to run an offense.
I thought they competed very well, especially as short-handed they were! I chalk up some of that offensive breakdown in the 2nd OT to tired bodies and brains.

I do think the overall quality of play, effort and defense speaks to players responding to coaching - not sure how that reflects on the concerns about player turnover.

I really enjoyed watching them compete against a decent team on the road!

Hope they can recover physically in tome for the Ducks...

The effort is definitely there. It's just going to be hard to win without depth. We get into foul trouble and fall apart at the end of games.

AZCatGirl · Post by **AZCatGirl** » Sun Jan 14, 2024 3:08 pm

Just when you thought this weekend couldn't get any worse, the women lose again today.

arizonawildcats · Post by **arizonawildcats** » Sun Jan 14, 2024 7:27 pm

Maya Nnaji liked this, too.

AZCatGirl · Post by **AZCatGirl** » Sun Jan 14, 2024 7:29 pm

All the drama with Adia coming out and being made public would just be the cherry on top of this weekend. Kinda hope it happens soon.

ProfessorFate · Post by **ProfessorFate** » Sun Jan 14, 2024 7:36 pm

AZCatGirl wrote: ↑Sun Jan 14, 2024 7:29 pm All the drama with Adia coming out and being made public would just be the cherry on top of this weekend. Kinda hope it happens soon.

All these passive aggressive likes from Maya aren't a good look for her, either. If you have something to say, say it.

AZCatGirl · Post by **AZCatGirl** » Fri Jan 19, 2024 9:44 pm

Heartbreaking loss tonight. Women trailed most of the game but finally took the lead late in the 4th. Game was tied at the end but Washington made a bucket with a little over 2 seconds left. Adia took a time out to advance the ball but we couldn't hit a 3 and lose.

Really would've been great if we could've got this game done. Fuck Fisch anyway.

pc in NM · Post by **pc in NM** » Sat Jan 20, 2024 7:46 am

AZCatGirl wrote: ↑Fri Jan 19, 2024 9:44 pm Heartbreaking loss tonight. Women trailed most of the game but finally took the lead late in the 4th. Game was tied at the end but Washington made a bucket with a little over 2 seconds left. Adia took a time out to advance the ball but we couldn't hit a 3 and lose.

Really would've been great if we could've got this game done. Fuck Fisch anyway.

Five consecutive games settled by one score - (1-4); only 8 available players. Really tough.

Great defense, lots and lots of missed easy shots.

Building for the future at this point - assuming that the premature departures end.

I'm really sad to see this for Pueyo's final season...

AZCatGirl · Post by **AZCatGirl** » Sun Jan 21, 2024 2:54 pm

Instead of a close loss we got blown out today. At least this ends our road trip.

Postmaster · Post by **Postmaster** » Thu Jan 25, 2024 9:56 pm

Can’t they get some guys from rec center to identify as women and walk on?

84Cat · Post by **84Cat** » Fri Jan 26, 2024 10:17 pm

Siempre Verde · Post by **Siempre Verde** » Sun Jan 28, 2024 12:45 pm

As I sit here watching 7 women fight as much as they can against Stanford, I have to ask, is Maya still enrolled at the UofA or is she focusing on her studies elsewhere?

pc in NM · Post by **pc in NM** » Sun Jan 28, 2024 1:47 pm

Siempre Verde wrote: ↑Sun Jan 28, 2024 12:45 pm As I sit here watching 7 women fight as much as they can against Stanford, I have to ask, is Maya still enrolled at the UofA or is she focusing on her studies elsewhere?

The three-year program she's in is at the U of A...

AZCatGirl · Post by **AZCatGirl** » Sun Jan 28, 2024 4:49 pm

I feel bad for the 7 ladies left. They're going to be running on fumes by the Pac tournament.

84Cat · Post by **84Cat** » Thu Feb 01, 2024 11:11 am

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Thu Feb 01, 2024 11:12 am

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Thu Feb 01, 2024 11:16 am

Only 7 players left. Can’t even run a scrimmage at practice.

pc in NM · Post by **pc in NM** » Thu Feb 01, 2024 11:28 am

First I've seen or heard of this

AZCatGirl · Post by **AZCatGirl** » Thu Feb 01, 2024 1:06 pm

Maya just confirming what we've all suspected. If it wasn't for the financial issues I'd say the school should do something. But maybe after a few more years of players leaving and barely fielding a team we can get a non-toxic coach.

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Thu Feb 01, 2024 1:49 pm

This is my shocked face.

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Fri Feb 02, 2024 9:03 am

Barnes is the 10th highest paid coach in WBB, along with WBB being the biggest money loser in the AD

pc in NM · Post by **pc in NM** » Fri Feb 02, 2024 2:39 pm

Merkin wrote: ↑Fri Feb 02, 2024 9:03 am Barnes is the 10th highest paid coach in WBB, along with WBB being the biggest money loser in the AD

No, baseball runs a greater deficit
- Baseball = $-3,751,138
- Women's Basketball = $-3,578,363

And, only Football and Men's Basketball make a profit. ALL the others run on a deficit.

Meanwhile, they do have the third or fourth largest attendance of all U of A sports, correct?

And, the Women's Basketball program has an "excellent" graduation rate.

Here's the AD financial data: https://www.collegefactual.com/colleges ... fe/sports/

arizonawildcats · Post by **arizonawildcats** » Sun Feb 04, 2024 9:31 am

arizonawildcats · Post by **arizonawildcats** » Sun Feb 04, 2024 2:10 pm

AZCatGirl · Post by **AZCatGirl** » Sun Feb 04, 2024 2:11 pm

The best part of this win was the offsetting technicals when Martinez put a hand up in an ASU player's face.

Rivalry games are just the best.

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Sun Feb 04, 2024 5:54 pm

Yikes.

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Sun Feb 04, 2024 6:02 pm

^^^^ LMFAO

When it comes to social media, Adia is part of the problem, not part of the solution.

Carcassdragger · Post by **Carcassdragger** » Mon Feb 05, 2024 3:08 pm

Should a D-1 team EVER be down to 7 players-regardless of circumstances?

I think she needs to right this ship and fast.

AZCatGirl · Post by **AZCatGirl** » Mon Feb 05, 2024 7:24 pm

Carcassdragger wrote: ↑Mon Feb 05, 2024 3:08 pm Should a D-1 team EVER be down to 7 players-regardless of circumstances?

I think she needs to right this ship and fast.

That would involve recognizing that she's part of the problem, which she refuses to do.

Irish27 · Post by **Irish27** » Tue Feb 06, 2024 7:16 am

Carcassdragger wrote: ↑Mon Feb 05, 2024 3:08 pm Should a D-1 team EVER be down to 7 players-regardless of circumstances?

I think she needs to right this ship and fast.

TCU. They had to forfeit a few games last month.

Siempre Verde · Post by **Siempre Verde** » Tue Feb 06, 2024 8:46 am

AZCatGirl wrote: ↑Mon Feb 05, 2024 7:24 pm
Carcassdragger wrote: ↑Mon Feb 05, 2024 3:08 pm Should a D-1 team EVER be down to 7 players-regardless of circumstances?

I think she needs to right this ship and fast.
That would involve recognizing that she's part of the problem, which she refuses to do.

Eh, the sycophants on FB are still not seeing reality through their Cardinal Red colored glasses and 8,000+ seats were sold (true, it was the school up north, but still…) for Sunday. That will not get Adia’s feet held to the fire. I don’t want these past few years to be an aberration, nor do I want Adia to fail. I just wish someone would tell her that being intransigent and dressing to the 9’s doesn’t make you Kim Mulkey (who will recover from this year quite nicely after Angel is gone).

Irish27 · Post by **Irish27** » Tue Feb 06, 2024 8:55 am

I support Adia. If the players don't want to buy into her system, they should leave. It's not for everyone. If Adia had not been hired, this program would probably be fighting for last place every year and no one would be talking about it.

Alieberman · Post by **Alieberman** » Tue Feb 06, 2024 9:46 am

Irish27 wrote: ↑Tue Feb 06, 2024 8:55 am I support Adia. If the players don't want to buy into her system, they should leave. It's not for everyone. If Adia had not been hired, this program would probably be fighting for last place every year and no one would be talking about it.

I support her as well... but if she doesn't look inward and learn something from this past year... she probably won't be here for long.

AZCatGirl · Post by **AZCatGirl** » Fri Feb 09, 2024 11:13 pm

Same story, different day.

pc in NM · Post by **pc in NM** » Tue Feb 13, 2024 8:40 am

In last night's loss to USC, Esmery Martinez fouled out and had to be helped off the floor with 4:11 left in the game after getting hurt.
She looked to be severely hobbled, and was assisted straight to the locker room.

Any update on her injury/status?

dovecanyoncat · Post by **dovecanyoncat** » Tue Feb 13, 2024 9:27 am

groan, that gal is bad off

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Tue Feb 13, 2024 9:41 am

In what world is that a foul of UA? USC 24 clearly pushes her down with her forearm.

AZCatGirl · Post by **AZCatGirl** » Fri Feb 16, 2024 7:47 pm

Ladies kicked ass tonight!

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Fri Feb 16, 2024 9:07 pm

Good team win. Now build some momentum.

Alieberman · Post by **Alieberman** » Sun Feb 18, 2024 2:39 pm

Currently in 3OT with Washington

Irish27 · Post by **Irish27** » Sun Feb 18, 2024 2:48 pm

Beh coming out party. Pueyo so clutch. Great win, especially with Gilbert not playing. I will be surprised if Gilbert is back next year.

Alieberman · Post by **Alieberman** » Sun Feb 18, 2024 2:48 pm

Cats win in 3OT!!!

AZCatGirl · Post by **AZCatGirl** » Sun Feb 18, 2024 2:49 pm

It took 3 OT after squandering a huge lead, but the women got it done!

AZCatGirl · Post by **AZCatGirl** » Sun Feb 18, 2024 3:14 pm

Had no idea it had been that long!

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Sun Feb 18, 2024 4:09 pm

So probably the first time ever both MBB and WBB posted triple OT wins in the same season?

RichardCranium · Post by **RichardCranium** » Sun Feb 18, 2024 4:38 pm

So I just had a look at the PAC12 standings. They don't show school names like Washington, Arizona, etc. They show only team name.

At the top of the PAC12 standings are the Beavers and the Cougars.

The Wildcats and the Trojans are at the bottom.

[edit]
Um no sorry.

The report I was looking at was presented in absolute random sequence and I didn't notice. It was from a Bing search and my 14yo self was snickering too much to be sufficiently observant.

Stanford is on top, Beavers 2nd, USC 3rd. Arizona is in the middle of the pack.

Sorry.
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Postmaster · Post by **Postmaster** » Sun Feb 18, 2024 7:54 pm

I believed you.

Bing sucks

arizonawildcats · Post by **arizonawildcats** » Fri Feb 23, 2024 10:00 pm

First win at Maples since 2001.

AZCatGirl · Post by **AZCatGirl** » Fri Feb 23, 2024 10:02 pm

WE FINALLY BEAT STANFORD!

First (and last) win at Maples since 2001!

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