We asked fans to describe their favorite Wildcats sports moments in 5 words. You delivered.
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UA fans share their favorite moments watching the Wildcats.ย
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Arizona's backcourt of Mike Bibby and Miles Simon celebrate the Wildcats' overtime win against Kentucky in the 1997 national championship.ย
David Sanders, Arizona Daily StarOver the last 24 hours, Arizona Wildcats fans revealed their favorite UA sports moments in just five words, which is a recent trend on Twitter.
Describe your favorite UA sports moment in five words.
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 2, 2018
The fans have spoken!ย
From Bennet Davison ruffling Lute Olson's hair, to buzzer beaters, to Hail Marys, the Wildcats over the years constantly their fans on the edge of their seats, but only the best moments are the ones fans want to talk about.ย
So behold! Here's a compilation of tweets from UA fans claiming their favorite moment watching the Wildcats in just five words.
Women's golf bringing home a national title
UpdatedHaley Moore (and/or Bianca Pagdanganan) makes then putt
— Thomas J Theodorakis (@Tom_Theodorakis) August 2, 2018
Mark Lyons' buzzer beater vs. Florida in 2012
UpdatedThe @OnlyMoog dagger downs @GatorsMBK #remember121512
— Vern Johnson (@UAWLDCAT05) August 2, 2018
2007: Taryne Mowatt leading UA to a title
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Arizona pitcher Taryne Mowatt is lifted by team members as they celebrate their win against Tennesse during game 3 of their championship series at the College World Series held at ASA Hall of Fame Stadium, Wednesday June 6th, 2007 in Oklahoma City, Okla.
Photo by James S. Wood / Arizona Daily StarMowatt pitches โCats to NC
— Jim โSausage McGuffinโ Puliafico (@jjpoutwest) August 2, 2018
Sean Miller officially introduced as UA's head coach
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Sean Miller, Arizona's new basketball coach addresses the media during his first news conference at the McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz, on Tuesday, April 7, 2009.
Dean Knuth / Arizona Daily StarWelcome New Coach Sean Miller
— Sean Miller (@FakeSeanMiller) August 2, 2018
Nick Johnson's block vs. San Diego State in 2012
UpdatedCan't forget @iamnjohn13 game saving block against SDSU in the Diamond Head Classic championship game! @SportsCrazee @TheWildcaster @DeandreAyton @Iam_RawleAlkins @TwoStarScoob @DWXXIII @KhalilDTN @GabeYork1 @ZonaZealots
— Robert Rascon (@bigshotrob22) August 3, 2018
Chuck Cecil's 106-yard INT vs. ASU
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UA's Chuck Cecil (6) races out of the ASU end zone en route to a 106-yard interception for a TD in the 4th quarter on Nov. 22, 1986. Photo by Bruce McClelland / Arizona Daily Star
Bruce McClelland / Arizona Daily StarCecil intercepts, runs 106 TD #BearDown #beatASU
— Bonnie Stull (@im4wildcats) August 3, 2018
@chuckcecil26 to the house!
— Brian Swingle (@CoachSwingVB) August 2, 2018
Wildcats win the Pac-12 South
UpdatedWinning the PAC 12 South https://t.co/0Mpi2xyD5g
— Heath Kleindienst (@heathkdesign) August 3, 2018
Salim Stoudamire's buzzer beater in 2005 Sweet 16
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โYou want the ball in your hand,โ said former Wildcat Salim Stoudamire, who beat Oklahoma State in the 2005 Sweet 16 with a late shot.
JEFF ROBERSON / The Associated Press 2005Salim Stoudamire beats Oklahoma State.
— Paul Rippetoe (@PaulRippetoe) August 2, 2018
2011: Down goes Duke in the Sweet 16
UpdatedDuke goes down in Anaheim
— B Hartman (@AZWldctFan) August 3, 2018
Jamelle Horne posterizes Kyle Singler.
— Space Force (@FletcherMiller) August 3, 2018
Leap by the Lake
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Arizona quarterback Ortege Jenkins flies over the Washington defensive line for a touchdown in the final moments. The โLeap by the Lakeโ remains one of the most iconic plays in program history.
Kevin Clark, The Washington Daily 1998The leap by the lake. #BearDown
— Sara Hammond (@ArizonaWildcat) August 3, 2018
Fiesta Bowl win over Miami
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UAโs Tedy Bruschi puts pressure on Miami Hurricanes quarterback Ryan Collins in the Wildcatsโ 29-0 victory.
Jim Davis / Arizona Daily Star 1994Beating Miami the fiesta bowl.
— Juls11 (@Juls11) August 3, 2018
T.J. McConnell's senior day
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Arizona Wildcats guard T.J. McConnell (4) kisses the floor before leaving it for the last time in the second half during a game against Stanford on Saturday March 07, 2015 at McKale Center. Arizona won 91-69. Photo by: Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily StarTJ kissing McKale center floor
— Cross-talk (@seagull535) August 2, 2018
No easy buckets
UpdatedKevin Parrom No easy buckets @KevinParrom3
— R.J. Mendoza (@arrr_Jay) August 2, 2018
Derrick Williams' game-winning block vs. Washington
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Arizona's Derrick Williams jumps up to block the shot of Washington's Darnell Gant in the last second in the second half on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011 at McKale Center. Arizona won 87-76. Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily StarDerrick Williams swats Darnell Gant
— Curtis Rogers (@AKidFromKent) August 2, 2018
Wildcats own Omaha
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Arizona players pile up following their 4-1 victory over South Carolina in Game 2 to win the NCAA College World Series baseball finals in Omaha, Neb., Monday, June 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Dave Weaver)
Dave WeaverDogpile on the mound, Omaha. https://t.co/zH5t5R3HFS
— Ryan Finley (@ryan_finley) August 2, 2018
2012 Baseball National Championship Season
— twittleedum (@twittleedum80) August 2, 2018
Wildcats take home the natty in 1997
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Arizona head coach Lute Olson holds the NCAA Championship trophy after his team beat Kentucky in the 1997 title game in overtime.
David Sanders / Arizona Daily Star 1997Simon says championship
— Mr X (@mrxsports) August 2, 2018
Messing up Lute Olsonโs hair.
— Hurley Face (@HurleyFace) August 2, 2018
Jim Nantz Simon says championship
— Erik (@StatFreak101) August 2, 2018
No doubt, March 31, 1997. Although @chuckcecil26 106-yarder close second.
— Glen Rosales (@GlenPRosales) August 2, 2018
nineteen ninety seven national championship
— Chuck (@cdimez10) August 3, 2018
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