Arizona fell to Sam Houston State, 5-4, in the Wildcats’ NCAA Lubbock Regional opener on Friday night.
The regional marks the 39th NCAA Postseason appearance for Arizona, who is looking for its 18th College World Series appearance.
“Great college baseball game, NCAA tournament baseball game. Two really great teams, doing what they do,” said Arizona coach Jay Johnson. “You have to credit Sam Houston State. We seemed to be one hit, one play away from deserving to win tonight, so you give them all the credit.”
Senior left-hander JC Cloney got the start on the mound for the Wildcats, and he threw seven innings.