The Arizona Wildcats' 2021 season-opening tournament in Austin, Texas, has been canceled due to weather.
The Austin, Texas area is under a winter storm warning until midnight tonight. Forecasts call for rain and significant ice.
The UA announced Thursday morning that the day's game against No. 6 had been was postponed. By noon, the entire tournament had been canceled.
Update: The entire Texas Classic has been canceled due to weather.We will now open the season in Tucson next Friday at the Hillenbrand Invitational. https://t.co/t80igzCD4T
— Arizona Softball (@ArizonaSoftball) February 11, 2021
Arizona was in Austin for the Texas Classic β a season-opening showcase that had included Texas, No. 8 Alabama, and others.Β
Now, the Cats will return home to Tucson and prepare for next weekend's Hillenbrand Invitational. The first game is set for Feb. 19 against New Mexico.