Conference play brings perks

January 19, 2010

Reading Time: < 1 minute Jordan Swarbrick’s three point shot ripped the nylon as the buzzer sounded throughout the McKay Center, signifying the end the first half. Swarbrick’s trey gave the Wolverines a 35-33 lead over the North Dakota Fighting Sioux heading into the break – but unfortunately it wouldn’t be enough to record the win. The Wolverines 67-62 loss […]

Flash continue to put on a show

January 19, 2010

Reading Time: 2 minutes It’s been a tale of two seasons thus far for the Utah Flash. After a torrid 6-2 start, the Flash have sputtered as of late, winning only four of their next ten games. As of Jan. 13, Utah sits at 10-9 – good enough for fifth place in the Western Conference in the NBA D-League. […]

Belated New Year’s resolutions

January 19, 2010

Reading Time: 2 minutes Early January is the worst time of year for regular gym rats. It’s the only time the gyms are more crowded than most Kiyspy Kreme locations and the wait to use the weights is so long that the dude bros are forced to take extra shots of Creatine between each muscle-building exercise. New Year’s resolutions […]

Sports briefs

January 19, 2010

Reading Time: 2 minutes Claitt Named GWC Player of the Week Utah Valley University junior guard Corey Claitt was named the Great West Conference Player of the Week Monday by the league office after averaging 20 points and six rebounds in two games for the Wolverines last week. Claitt, who scored 12 straight points down the stretch against Chicago […]

UVU posts rare home loss

January 19, 2010

Reading Time: 2 minutes The men’s basketball team played the Fighting Sioux of North Dakota in its second Great West Conference game of the season, losing 67-62. This was North Dakota’s first conference game and they came into the game with a dismal record of 2-14 overall, losing 11 of its last 12. However, don’t let the record fool […]

Wolverines to return to home court after break

January 11, 2010

Reading Time: 2 minutes The lady Wolverines played three games during the semester break and started off 2010 with a loss, which now puts the losing streak at four straight. After finishing finals and returning home from a three game road trip early in December, UVU took on Portland State on December 18. The Wolverines endured a tough 85-58 […]

Making Headlines

January 11, 2010

Reading Time: < 1 minute Arenas receives indefinite suspension Washington Wizards standout Gilbert Arenas has been dealt an indefinite suspension by the NBA for his actions in responding to a disagreement with teammate Javaris Crittenton. After a gambling debt caused the disagreement, Arenas and Crittenton allegedly pulled guns on each other in the Wizard’s locker room. While Arenas has tried […]

Sports briefs

January 11, 2010

Reading Time: < 1 minute Kjar Named Wrester of the Week by WWC UVU 125-pound Junior Benjamin Kjar has been named the Western Wrestling Conference’s Wrestler of the Week as announced today by the league. Kjar placed fifth at the Midlands Championships, Dec. 29-30, after entering as the No. 6 seed and finishing with an overall record of 5-2 at […]

UVU looks for GWC win over Fighting Sioux

January 11, 2010

Reading Time: 2 minutes The conclusion of the semester break marked the end of the preseason for the UVU men’s basketball team. After dropping the three final non-conference games against Cal, Furman and UT Arlington, the Wolverines are back and ready for conference play. After hosting Chicago State in the conference opener, the Wolverines prepare to welcome North Dakota, […]

Wolverines having a rough season

December 8, 2009

Reading Time: 2 minutes The Lady Wolverines have lost five of their last six games played since just before Thanksgiving break, putting them at 3-6 for the season. UVU took its first road trip beginning Nov. 18 and traveled East to face No. 25 Mississippi State as well as Longwood in Farmville, Virginia. Both competitions ended in a loss […]