Briefs

November 2, 2009

Reading Time: 2 minutes Kjar Ranked Ninth in National Preseason Poll Intermat announced today that UVU junior wrestler Benjamin Kjar ranks ninth in the nation in the collegiate national preseason polls for the 125-pound weight division. Kjar, who is from Centerville, Utah, has already become the schools all-time career wins leader, tallying 68 victories after only two seasons at […]

UVU wins three and drops one

October 26, 2009

Reading Time: 2 minutes UVU picked up three additional wins while dropping one in recent matchups with USU, Texas-Pan American, ISU and SUU. On Oct. 13 the Wolverines took on in-state rival USU in a five set match. The Aggies built some substantial leads throughout play that allowed them to run away with the match.  Despite the loss, UVU […]

Wolverines split contests

October 26, 2009

Reading Time: < 1 minute The UVU women’s soccer team faced off against Houston Baptist University on Friday Oct. 16 in Houston, Texas. After a total of 15 shots and 11 fouls by UVU, and another 12 shots and 13 fouls by Houston Baptist, the game ended in a tie at one goal a piece.  Nicole Archibald scored UVU’s only […]

Making Headlines

October 26, 2009

Reading Time: < 1 minute Bradford shutting it down? Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford suffered a sprain of the AC joint in his throwing shoulder after being pummeled by BYU linebacker Coleby Clausen in this year’s season opener. The former Heisman Trophy winner missed three  consecutive games, returning in time to blast Baylor and put himself in the lineup for the […]

BCS breaker?

October 26, 2009

Reading Time: 2 minutes In the early BCS rankings, Boise State is sitting pretty in the top five along with Florida, Alabama, Texas and Cincinnati. The Broncos are the only non-automatic qualifier among their counterparts on the top of the list. Boise State’s schedule is obviously not as tough as the others; however, the Broncos may hold the key […]

Camie Manwill bounces back for her senior season

October 26, 2009

Reading Time: 2 minutes UVU Senior outside hitter Camie Manwill spent her 2008 season redshirting due to a scary knee injury and surgery involving her ACL and Meniscus. It has been difficult but she’s worked hard to get back for her senior season. “I have a feeling I got hurt for a reason. I appreciate everything more,” said Manwill. […]

Sports briefs

October 26, 2009

Reading Time: 2 minutes Nothum Honored as GWC Student-Athlete of the Month UVU cross country runner Mary Nothum was named on Monday as the GWC Women’s Student-Athlete of the Month for September, after dominating on the cross country course last month. “This is a great achievement for Mary and we are very proud of her,” UVU head cross country […]

Wolverines cruise at home

October 12, 2009

Reading Time: 2 minutes The lady Wolverines got another three wins at home Oct. 1, 2 and 5 competing against North Dakota, South Dakota and Boise State. “I can’t say enough as far as how the girls are playing right now. They are learning and getting better and sticking to the plan as far as our execution,” said coach […]

Wolverines drop fifth in a row

October 12, 2009

Reading Time: < 1 minute UVU fell 2-0 to Portland State on Friday afternoon at Clyde Field in the team’s final tune-up before Great West Conference play begins next week. The Wolverines (1-9-0) open conference play on the road in the GWC’s inaugural season next Friday at North Dakota, they finish up the weekend at  South Dakota on Sunday. In […]

Schedule

October 12, 2009

Reading Time: < 1 minute Tues. Oct. 13 Women’s Volleyball vs. Utah State Orem, Utah 7 p.m. Thurs. Oct. 15 Women’s Volleyball vs. Texas-Pan American Orem, Utah 7 p.m. Fri. Oct. 16 Women’s Soccer at Houston Baptist Houston, Texas 2 p.m. Sat. Oct. 17 Women’s Volleyball at Idaho State Pocatello, Idaho 7 p.m. Men’s Golf at Utah Collegiate Shootout St. […]