TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — University of Arizona baseball coach Andy Lopez is recovering after undergoing triple bypass surgery.
School officials say Monday’s operation went well and he’s being held in intensive care at a Tucson hospital.
They say Lopez will return to coaching after he’s cleared by doctors.
The 59-year-old Lopez has a 437-267-1 record in 12 seasons at Arizona.
He has guided the Wildcats to eight postseason berths, including two College World Series appearances and the 2012 national championship.
Lopez has a 1,124-685-7 overall record in 31 years as a collegiate head coach at Cal State-Dominguez Hills, Pepperdine, Florida and Arizona.
