Even before Arizona soccer kicked off its first-ever practice inside the Davis Sports Center in April, sophomore midfielder Emily Knous knew what she liked most about the new facility.
“The air conditioning,” she laughed. “It makes it super cool inside.”
So cool that defender Morgan McGarry trained with a jacket on—and was teased by her teammates for it.
But you can excuse the fifth-year senior for feeling the need to bundle up. The Wildcats aren’t exactly used to crisp conditions. The bulk of their season takes place in the scorching months of August, September, and October, which regularly forces them to endure 100-degree temperatures.