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Territorial Cup Series
The Territorial Cup Series (also known as the Duel in the Desert Series) is the yearlong rivalry competition between the University of Arizona Wildcats (U of A) and the Arizona State University Sun Devils (ASU). The series began in 2009 with State Farm as the sponsor until 2012; the universities are seeking new sponsorship. Although without an official sponsor, media outlets and both universities continue to track and promote the series records.
The name comes from the Territorial Cup, the trophy that is awarded to the winner of the annual football game between the two schools. The 2023–24 series was the fifteenth and final year with both Universities as members of the Pac-12 Conference, as both schools moved to the Big 12 for the start of the 2024–25 academic year.
At the beginning of the 2009–10 school year, the U of A and ASU decided to start a rivalry series, since they wanted to expand the football rivalry to all sports. Each academic year points would be awarded to the winning team or school at the conclusion of 18 rival sports competitions or series. The university with the most post would earn state bragging rights, as well as being awarded a new series trophy which would be held by the winning University until the completion of the following season.
From the start of 2009 until the end of the 2012 season the teams competed in 18 events that both Universities competed in at the Division 1 Level. Following the 2013 season the schools agreed to add two Men's & Women's events bringing the total to 20. The total increased to 21, with ASU adding Men's Tennis in 2018. The total increased again to 22, with U of A adding Women's triathlon in 2023.
The first season, 2009–10 ended with Arizona winning in a 10.5–7.5 victory. In the second season, 2010–11 U of A would win its second in a row with an 11.5–6.5 victory. The third season & final season sponsored by State Farm, 2011–12, U of A would win the 3rd straight & by the largest margin in series history by a final of 12.5–5.5. In the 2012–13, Arizona would win its fourth consecutive Series title by a score of 9.5–8.5.
ASU would win their first title during the 2013–14 season with an 11.5–8.5 victory. During the 2014–15 season, ASU won their second series in a row with a final score of 12.5–7.5. ASU won their third straight title during the 2015–16 season again by the final tally of 12.5–7.5. With ASU earning points in: Men's Football, Cross Country, Golf, Baseball, Indoor Track & Field and Outdoor Track & Field, Women's Soccer, Volleyball(½), Cross Country, Basketball, Golf, Tennis and Indoor Track & Field In 2016–17, ASU tied the series record with a 4th win in a row by a margin of 10.5–9.5 with ASU earning points in: Men's Cross Country, Indoor Track & Field, Swimming & Diving, Golf and Outdoor Track & Field, Women's Volleyball(½), Basketball(½), Indoor Track & Field, Gymnastics, Beach Volleyball(½), Tennis and Outdoor Track & Field.
The following season 2017–18, U of A claimed its first victory since 2012 & 5th overall by a final score of 11–10. U of A would earn points in: Men's Cross Country, Basketball, Indoor Track & Field, Outdoor Track & Field & Baseball, Women's Volleyball, Cross Country, Soccer, Beach Volleyball, Softball & Golf.
ASU would reclaim the series in 2018–19 & their fifth overall win with the series ending in a 10.5–10.5 tie but ASU finished higher in the Directors' Cup 22nd to 39th. ASU earned points in: Football, Basketball, Baseball, Golf, Tennis. Women's Cross Country, Basketball(½), Swimming & Diving, Gymnastics, Tennis, and Outdoor Track & Field.
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Territorial Cup Series
The Territorial Cup Series (also known as the Duel in the Desert Series) is the yearlong rivalry competition between the University of Arizona Wildcats (U of A) and the Arizona State University Sun Devils (ASU). The series began in 2009 with State Farm as the sponsor until 2012; the universities are seeking new sponsorship. Although without an official sponsor, media outlets and both universities continue to track and promote the series records.
The name comes from the Territorial Cup, the trophy that is awarded to the winner of the annual football game between the two schools. The 2023–24 series was the fifteenth and final year with both Universities as members of the Pac-12 Conference, as both schools moved to the Big 12 for the start of the 2024–25 academic year.
At the beginning of the 2009–10 school year, the U of A and ASU decided to start a rivalry series, since they wanted to expand the football rivalry to all sports. Each academic year points would be awarded to the winning team or school at the conclusion of 18 rival sports competitions or series. The university with the most post would earn state bragging rights, as well as being awarded a new series trophy which would be held by the winning University until the completion of the following season.
From the start of 2009 until the end of the 2012 season the teams competed in 18 events that both Universities competed in at the Division 1 Level. Following the 2013 season the schools agreed to add two Men's & Women's events bringing the total to 20. The total increased to 21, with ASU adding Men's Tennis in 2018. The total increased again to 22, with U of A adding Women's triathlon in 2023.
The first season, 2009–10 ended with Arizona winning in a 10.5–7.5 victory. In the second season, 2010–11 U of A would win its second in a row with an 11.5–6.5 victory. The third season & final season sponsored by State Farm, 2011–12, U of A would win the 3rd straight & by the largest margin in series history by a final of 12.5–5.5. In the 2012–13, Arizona would win its fourth consecutive Series title by a score of 9.5–8.5.
ASU would win their first title during the 2013–14 season with an 11.5–8.5 victory. During the 2014–15 season, ASU won their second series in a row with a final score of 12.5–7.5. ASU won their third straight title during the 2015–16 season again by the final tally of 12.5–7.5. With ASU earning points in: Men's Football, Cross Country, Golf, Baseball, Indoor Track & Field and Outdoor Track & Field, Women's Soccer, Volleyball(½), Cross Country, Basketball, Golf, Tennis and Indoor Track & Field In 2016–17, ASU tied the series record with a 4th win in a row by a margin of 10.5–9.5 with ASU earning points in: Men's Cross Country, Indoor Track & Field, Swimming & Diving, Golf and Outdoor Track & Field, Women's Volleyball(½), Basketball(½), Indoor Track & Field, Gymnastics, Beach Volleyball(½), Tennis and Outdoor Track & Field.
The following season 2017–18, U of A claimed its first victory since 2012 & 5th overall by a final score of 11–10. U of A would earn points in: Men's Cross Country, Basketball, Indoor Track & Field, Outdoor Track & Field & Baseball, Women's Volleyball, Cross Country, Soccer, Beach Volleyball, Softball & Golf.
ASU would reclaim the series in 2018–19 & their fifth overall win with the series ending in a 10.5–10.5 tie but ASU finished higher in the Directors' Cup 22nd to 39th. ASU earned points in: Football, Basketball, Baseball, Golf, Tennis. Women's Cross Country, Basketball(½), Swimming & Diving, Gymnastics, Tennis, and Outdoor Track & Field.