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Territorial Cup Archive
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![Here’s a good way to start off a new coaching job….beat your in-state rival in just the third game on the schedule. …and on your rival’s home court…when your […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/BeachVB3-115x115.jpg "Beach Volleyball: No. 6 Arizona stunned by ASU")
Beach Volleyball: No. 6 Arizona stunned by ASU
Posted on March 5, 2017 | No CommentsHere’s a good way to start off a new coaching job….beat your in-state rival in just the third game on the schedule. …and on your rival’s home court…when your […] -
![Rich Rodriguez made a pretty solid case Friday night for keeping his job. At least for another year. The frustrated head coach of the University of Arizona football team had […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/UAftbl-115x115.jpg "UA football finally wins one, beats ASU in season finale")
UA football finally wins one, beats ASU in season finale
Posted on November 27, 2016 | No CommentsRich Rodriguez made a pretty solid case Friday night for keeping his job. At least for another year. The frustrated head coach of the University of Arizona football team had […] -
![The Arizona State women’s volleyball team will close out the 2016 season on Senior Night tomorrow against rival University of Arizona. If the Sun Devils have anywhere near the […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Snuka-115x115.jpg "Snuka is 2nd UA volleyball player to reach 5,000 assists")
Snuka is 2nd UA volleyball player to reach 5,000 assists
Posted on November 25, 2016 | No CommentsThe Arizona State women’s volleyball team will close out the 2016 season on Senior Night tomorrow against rival University of Arizona. If the Sun Devils have anywhere near the […] -
![The rivalry game at the end of the football schedule between Arizona and Arizona State is played for the rights to the Territorial Cup for a year. But it has […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ToddG-115x115.jpg "Territorial Cup: the consolation prize in a sad 2016 season")
Territorial Cup: the consolation prize in a sad 2016 season
Posted on November 22, 2016 | No CommentsThe rivalry game at the end of the football schedule between Arizona and Arizona State is played for the rights to the Territorial Cup for a year. But it has […] -
![Coming into this weekend’s three-game series at Hi Corbett Field in Tucson, the Arizona State and University of Arizona baseball teams looked like mirror images. ASU had 29 wins […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/UAvASUbsbl-115x115.jpg "UA, ASU play today for Territorial Cup baseball point")
UA, ASU play today for Territorial Cup baseball point
Posted on May 15, 2016 | No CommentsComing into this weekend’s three-game series at Hi Corbett Field in Tucson, the Arizona State and University of Arizona baseball teams looked like mirror images. ASU had 29 wins […] -
![A dozen Arizona State athletes and a couple of coaches packed up their gear yesterday and headed to the beach. Not the picturesque beaches of nearby California. This trip […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/SandVBdig-115x115.jpg "UA wins big in first of 2 sand volleyball dates with ASU")
UA wins big in first of 2 sand volleyball dates with ASU
Posted on April 15, 2016 | No CommentsA dozen Arizona State athletes and a couple of coaches packed up their gear yesterday and headed to the beach. Not the picturesque beaches of nearby California. This trip […] -
![After losing to Washington in a rain-delayed contest on Sunday, the Arizona State baseball team was faced with needing to win half of its final 26 games in order to […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/ASUvUAbas-115x115.jpg "Maybe win over UA will put ASU baseball back on track")
Maybe win over UA will put ASU baseball back on track
Posted on April 14, 2016 | No CommentsAfter losing to Washington in a rain-delayed contest on Sunday, the Arizona State baseball team was faced with needing to win half of its final 26 games in order to […] -
![There’s an old axiom in basketball that says “You can’t teach height.” In other words, if you don’t have size on your roster, there’s not much that can be done […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/KalebTar-115x115.jpg "UA’s size buries ASU as Cats dominate in 99-61 hoops win")
UA’s size buries ASU as Cats dominate in 99-61 hoops win
Posted on February 18, 2016 | No CommentsThere’s an old axiom in basketball that says “You can’t teach height.” In other words, if you don’t have size on your roster, there’s not much that can be done […] -
![Sunday’s game with the Arizona Wildcats is the one that Bobby Hurley undoubtedly circled on his calendar months ago. And the one that could set the tone for the […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/ASUsparky1-115x115.jpg "ASU upset of UA basketball would signal Hurley’s ‘arrival’")
ASU upset of UA basketball would signal Hurley’s ‘arrival’
Posted on December 31, 2015 | No CommentsSunday’s game with the Arizona Wildcats is the one that Bobby Hurley undoubtedly circled on his calendar months ago. And the one that could set the tone for the […] -
![When Mike Bercovici dove into the end zone from two yards out late in the second quarter of yesterday’s annual rivalry game to put Arizona State up 21-7, the […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/TerrCup-115x115.jpg "Territorial Cup back in Tempe after ASU’s 52-37 win")
Territorial Cup back in Tempe after ASU’s 52-37 win
Posted on November 22, 2015 | No CommentsWhen Mike Bercovici dove into the end zone from two yards out late in the second quarter of yesterday’s annual rivalry game to put Arizona State up 21-7, the […] -
![The rumors about the University of Arizona head football coach possibly leaving the program will be pushed to the background for tomorrow’s annual rivalry game with Arizona State. But you can […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/RichRd-115x115.jpg "ASU vs. UA football game has an ‘elephant in the room’")
ASU vs. UA football game has an ‘elephant in the room’
Posted on November 20, 2015 | No CommentsThe rumors about the University of Arizona head football coach possibly leaving the program will be pushed to the background for tomorrow’s annual rivalry game with Arizona State. But you can […] -
![The stands were packed at Mulcahy Stadium on the University of Arizona campus as a record crowd of 1,302 fans showed up over the weekend to watch what they […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/ASUvUAsocc-115x115.jpg "Farquharson nets hat-trick as ASU soccer upsets #23 UA")
Farquharson nets hat-trick as ASU soccer upsets #23 UA
Posted on November 10, 2015 | 1 CommentThe stands were packed at Mulcahy Stadium on the University of Arizona campus as a record crowd of 1,302 fans showed up over the weekend to watch what they […] -
![While the University of Arizona men’s basketball team is busy in Los Angeles working its way toward a berth in the Final Four, the Wildcats’ softball team is getting […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/ASUsbSwing-115x115.jpg "Big bats on display as UA vs. ASU softball series begins")
Big bats on display as UA vs. ASU softball series begins
Posted on March 27, 2015 | No CommentsWhile the University of Arizona men’s basketball team is busy in Los Angeles working its way toward a berth in the Final Four, the Wildcats’ softball team is getting […] -
![If you watched Herb Sendek sitting on the Arizona State bench last night, as the Arizona Wildcats were running past his Sun Devils, it was easy to think the […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/UAvASU-115x115.jpg "Wildcats pounce early, run away with hoops win over ASU")
Wildcats pounce early, run away with hoops win over ASU
Posted on January 5, 2015 | No CommentsIf you watched Herb Sendek sitting on the Arizona State bench last night, as the Arizona Wildcats were running past his Sun Devils, it was easy to think the […] -
![Arizona State has been one of the best fourth-quarter football teams in the country this year, averaging 10 points a game in the final frame to put them at […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/UAcupCeleb-115x115.jpg "UA wins Territorial Cup…and the Pac-12 South crown")
UA wins Territorial Cup…and the Pac-12 South crown
Posted on November 29, 2014 | No CommentsArizona State has been one of the best fourth-quarter football teams in the country this year, averaging 10 points a game in the final frame to put them at […] -
![When the annual Territorial Cup football game is played Friday, it will be the first time in almost 30 years that both participants are ranked among the nation’s Top […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Coaches-115x115.png "Can Todd & Rich Rod become the new Bo & Woody?")
Can Todd & Rich Rod become the new Bo & Woody?
Posted on November 26, 2014 | No CommentsWhen the annual Territorial Cup football game is played Friday, it will be the first time in almost 30 years that both participants are ranked among the nation’s Top […] -
![There’s still one game left in the three-game weekend series between Arizona State and University of Arizona, but a win in the late afternoon game today would just be […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Sparkysign-115x115.jpg "ASU baseball picks up Territorial Cup point with series win")
ASU baseball picks up Territorial Cup point with series win
Posted on April 27, 2014 | No CommentsThere’s still one game left in the three-game weekend series between Arizona State and University of Arizona, but a win in the late afternoon game today would just be […] -
![The Arizona Wildcats took Sunday’s game with rival Arizona State into extra innings before pulling out a 6-5 win. But it wasn’t enough to keep ASU from earning a […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/ASUsoftbll-115x115.jpg "ASU softball wins Territorial Cup point, climbs nat’l rankings")
ASU softball wins Territorial Cup point, climbs nat’l rankings
Posted on April 1, 2014 | 1,295 CommentsThe Arizona Wildcats took Sunday’s game with rival Arizona State into extra innings before pulling out a 6-5 win. But it wasn’t enough to keep ASU from earning a […] -
![Wednesday must have felt like the lowest point of the season for the University of Arizona baseball team. The Wildcats, who are 11-16 overall and have just one win […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/ASUhittr-115x115.jpg "ASU sends 16 to bat in one inning…stuns rival UA, 14-6")
ASU sends 16 to bat in one inning…stuns rival UA, 14-6
Posted on March 28, 2014 | 1,470 CommentsWednesday must have felt like the lowest point of the season for the University of Arizona baseball team. The Wildcats, who are 11-16 overall and have just one win […] -
![The annual football rivalry game between Arizona and Arizona State doesn’t come until the end of the schedule, but don’t think college football fans around the state don’t continually size […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ASUbannr-115x115.jpg "ASU or UA…who will be favored to win Territorial Cup?")
ASU or UA…who will be favored to win Territorial Cup?
Posted on October 13, 2013 | 3,198 CommentsThe annual football rivalry game between Arizona and Arizona State doesn’t come until the end of the schedule, but don’t think college football fans around the state don’t continually size […] -
![The roof fell in on the Arizona State softball team over the weekend. Not on their stadium, but on their season. It’s not just an old axiom that says you […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/UAsbswing-115x115.jpeg "Arizona softball stuns No. 3 ASU, ruins Pac-12 title hopes")
Arizona softball stuns No. 3 ASU, ruins Pac-12 title hopes
Posted on May 5, 2013 | No CommentsThe roof fell in on the Arizona State softball team over the weekend. Not on their stadium, but on their season. It’s not just an old axiom that says you […] -
![For the Arizona Wildcats, Saturday’s gymnastics meet with Arizona State will have an aura of deja vu surrounding it. The stage had been set for a Territorial Cup rivalry meet […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ASUgymBar-115x115.jpeg "ASU, UA gymnasts meet again in eerie similarity to 2012")
ASU, UA gymnasts meet again in eerie similarity to 2012
Posted on February 28, 2013 | 42 CommentsFor the Arizona Wildcats, Saturday’s gymnastics meet with Arizona State will have an aura of deja vu surrounding it. The stage had been set for a Territorial Cup rivalry meet […] -
![Tomorrow’s men’s basketball game between University of Arizona and Arizona State should be one of the best of the season. Really. Many of those who tune in for the 12:30 […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/UArebndrs-115x115.jpeg "Anticipation…UA vs. ASU basketball draws nat’l audience")
Anticipation…UA vs. ASU basketball draws nat’l audience
Posted on January 18, 2013 | 43 CommentsTomorrow’s men’s basketball game between University of Arizona and Arizona State should be one of the best of the season. Really. Many of those who tune in for the 12:30 […] -
![Every football coach looks for that one big win each year that defines his season, or maybe even his career. Rich Rodriguez, the new head coach at University of Arizona, […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/RichR-115x115.jpeg "Territorial Cup debut for new ASU, UA football coaches")
Territorial Cup debut for new ASU, UA football coaches
Posted on November 23, 2012 | 1,294 CommentsEvery football coach looks for that one big win each year that defines his season, or maybe even his career. Rich Rodriguez, the new head coach at University of Arizona, […] -
![This may be a holiday weekend for most people, but not for the Arizona and Arizona State baseball teams. When they meet tonight for the first of three games, both […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/UAbaseclappg-115x115.jpeg "UA hosts final baseball series with ASU; Pac-12 title on line")
UA hosts final baseball series with ASU; Pac-12 title on line
Posted on May 25, 2012 | 944 CommentsThis may be a holiday weekend for most people, but not for the Arizona and Arizona State baseball teams. When they meet tonight for the first of three games, both […] -
![The Arizona State men’s basketball team has had just nine wins all season and two in the entire month of February, is just three rungs up from the bottom of […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Lockettasu-115x115.jpeg "ASU hoops win could pop UA’s bubble…and NCAA hopes")
ASU hoops win could pop UA’s bubble…and NCAA hopes
Posted on March 2, 2012 | 42 CommentsThe Arizona State men’s basketball team has had just nine wins all season and two in the entire month of February, is just three rungs up from the bottom of […] -
![There were a couple of noticeable differences between the two women’s gymnastics meets that made up the Territorial Cup competition between Arizona and Arizona State this season. First, only one […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/ASUgymnstcs-115x115.jpeg "ASU, UA gymnastics teams split Territorial Cup series")
ASU, UA gymnastics teams split Territorial Cup series
Posted on February 14, 2012 | 1,819 CommentsThere were a couple of noticeable differences between the two women’s gymnastics meets that made up the Territorial Cup competition between Arizona and Arizona State this season. First, only one […] -
![A head coach knows she’s hired the right assistants when she can step away for a season and the program doesn’t skip a beat. Charli Turner Thorne did just that […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/ASUwmBball2-115x115.jpeg "Interim coach Anders has ASU women’s hoops at 10-2")
Interim coach Anders has ASU women’s hoops at 10-2
Posted on January 3, 2012 | 1,254 CommentsA head coach knows she’s hired the right assistants when she can step away for a season and the program doesn’t skip a beat. Charli Turner Thorne did just that […] -
![With the first half of the Territorial Cup basketball rivalry between Arizona and Arizona State coming up tomorrow afternoon in Tucson, it’s going to be hard to predict a winner. […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/themes/arras/images/thumbnail.png "UA basketball will be favored against ASU…but not so fast")
UA basketball will be favored against ASU…but not so fast
Posted on December 30, 2011 | No CommentsWith the first half of the Territorial Cup basketball rivalry between Arizona and Arizona State coming up tomorrow afternoon in Tucson, it’s going to be hard to predict a winner. […]