TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — University of Arizona fans celebrated the men's basketball team recent win.
They told KGUN 9 the occasion called for partying all day.
The festivities were an ongoing celebration throughout Friday where die-hard UArizona fans gathered in San Diego bars.
UArizona alumni Logan Henry owns a bar in the area which hosted a watch party. He's also born and raised in Tucson.
"Our grand opening was actually March 8, 2020, which was a wonderful time to open a bar," shared Henry.
His upbringing influenced the decision to open up his own bar, Bottle Rocket, in San Diego.
"Because we owned a bar in Tucson, and Logan grew up washing dishes and waiting tables," explained Shelia Riddle, Henry's mother.
This led him to creating a space for Wildcats fans when visiting the bar.
"And I think having a place they can call home, you know they will have a little taste of Tucson,” said Henry.
Bottle Rocket now offers a place where UArizona alumnis can be true wildcats.
"Usually on U of A watch parties, we do a red and blue drink," Henry added. "If they win the national championship, I’m going to go nuts."
As the men's basketball team moves onto the next round, Bottle Rocket bar plans on hosting watch parties as long as the team is in the running.
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Heidi Alagha is an anchor and reporter for KGUN 9. Heidi spent 5 years as the morning anchor in Waco where she was named the best anchor team by the Texas Associated Press. Share your story ideas and important issues with Heidi by emailing heidi.alagha@kgun9.com or by connecting on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
