Volleyball needs five sets, tops Illinois St. in season opener

August 27, 2011

Reading Time: 2 minutes The Wolverine volleyball team found out the importance of starting fast Friday night. In their match against the Illinois State Redbirds, the team that jumped out to an early lead in each set ended up winning.   The Wolverines won the match 3-2.   “That was a brawl, an absolute brawl,” UVU head coach Sam […]

Soccer falls short at home against Wyoming

August 26, 2011

Reading Time: 2 minutes The Wolverines improved their shots on goal Friday night as they played under their home lights, but fell to a 2 -1 loss after the Wyoming Cowgirls blocked all eight of UVU’s shots on goal, and scored two goals in the second half.   The Wolverines consistently executed plays to increase their shots on goal […]

Owlz hang on to beat Brewers

August 26, 2011

Reading Time: 2 minutes The Orem Owlz weak spot this year has been starting pitching. Tonight Ryan Crowley put those fears to bed, giving up two hits in 5.2 scoreless innings as Orem won a close one 4-3 against the Helena Brewers.   “He really knows how to pitch,” manager Tom Kotchman said. “His stuff is good enough to […]

Owlz make plays that count in win over Osprey

August 25, 2011

Reading Time: 2 minutes Wednesday night’s game was a television highlight dream.  Not because of the non-stop action, nor was it because of dramatic, last-inning heroics.  The Orem Owlz 6-3 win over the Missoula Osprey was a casual fan’s, ten o’clock news gem, because it could all be summed up in a few plays.   After Missoula took the […]

Soccer drops first game of season to Weber St.

August 24, 2011

Reading Time: 2 minutes The bleachers were full and the team bench was eager for a win Tuesday night as the Wolverines fought a hard home game against the Weber State Wildcats. Despite multiple blocked kicks on defense and hard drives on offense, the Wolverines would fall in a 1-0 loss to put UVU’s record at 1-1-0.   The […]

Morande dominates from mound as Owlz down Osprey

August 23, 2011

Reading Time: 2 minutes For six innings there was no other name more significant than Nick Morande’s.  The first-year pitcher out of Florida gave up only three hits, issued no walks, struck out seven batters and did not allow a single run, in their 5-1 win over the Missoula Osprey.   “Maronde, Morande, Morande,  what else is there to […]

Wolverines pull out win against pesky Griffins

August 17, 2011

Reading Time: 2 minutes The Wolverines struck quickly and held their poise,  scoring a late goal to pull out a 2-1 win against the Griffins of Westminster.  2009 All-Conference player Jamie Lyons, scored in the 17th minute to give Utah Valley University the 1-0 lead.  She was assisted on the play by Shaylane Janis, on a corner kick.   […]

Wolverines soccer rings in new coach Bell to solidify keeper position

August 14, 2011

Reading Time: 2 minutes The Wolverines soccer team officially welcomed a new addition to the coaching staff this season.   Former goalkeeper Tasha Bell has been a student assistant for the past year, making her a familiar face to a new position.   Bell lettered in both soccer and basketball at Davis High in Farmington, UT.  She was Academic All-state […]

Owlz survive sandstorm, blow past Casper

August 14, 2011

Reading Time: 2 minutes Saturday night’s showdown with the Casper Ghosts had a little bit of everything and then some.  It took all the offense the Orem Owlz could muster, and an act of Nature to pull out a 11-10 victory, which catapulted Orem into sole possession of first place in the Pioneer League Southern Division.   The Owlz […]

Soccer scrimmages under new stadium lights to kick off season

August 12, 2011

Reading Time: < 1 minute The Wolverines soccer team showcased their new look Friday night at the annual Green and White game. Team Green won the exhibition game with a 2-1 score.   The Green team exploded into action early in the second half, scoring back-to-back goals, each coming in a single minute of each other.   Freshman Lexi Robison […]