Reading Time: 2 minutes As the clock ticked down on the Wolverines’ 79-67 preseason win over the Griffins of Westminster College, Utah Valley got more than the win: They also got a glimpse into the future.With representatives from the NCAA in attendance, along with 3,643 screaming fans, the bar was set as to what Utah Valley is capable of and what the future may hold.
Reading Time: 2 minutes A No. 2 ranking is no small feat for Utah Valley hockey, but things can get better after this month.Virtually clinching a spot in the national tournament in March is what is at stake when the Wolverines play in the American Collegiate Hockey Association Western Classic.
Reading Time: 2 minutes At 6 feet, 221 pounds, BYU’s Harvey Unga has carried a large portion of the Cougar offensive load this season.While that could be seen as a heavy burden for a red-shirt freshman, Unga handles it week in and week out just fine.Whether he’s rumbling downfield, leaving broken and bruised defenders in his wake, or plucking the ball out of the air on a short swing pass, Unga will be smiling all the way to the end zone.
Reading Time: 2 minutes Coaching a college basketball team for more than a few years is a rare feat these days.Utah Valley women’s coach Cathy Nixon is one of those who are defying the stereotypes of college coaches as she starts her 13th season at the helm of the Wolverines.Ultimately, Nixon’s commitment to the program stretches to 17 years, as she assisted for four years before taking charge.
Reading Time: 2 minutes After coach Nixon’s lady Wolverines handily defeated Eastern Oregon in their one and only preseason game, the coach who has been a fixture of Utah Valley basketball had several reasons to be optimistic about her team’s upcoming season.With several players returning who contributed significantly last season, experience on the floor will be one of the Wolverines’ strengths.
Reading Time: 2 minutes With the most wins at the NCAA Division I level already in the books, and the regular season out of the way with a game against Nevada Saturday, the women’s volleyball team turns to the Independent Championship.Utah Valley (18-9) will play host to five other schools this weekend for the two-day tournament.
Reading Time: < 1 minute MLBInstant replay isn’t perfect, but it’s closer than just having referees or umpires decide sometimes. In a 25-5 vote, MLB baseball general managers took a big step to adding replay to baseball in certain situations. It will come into play on home runs, only if it gets approval from commissioner Bud Selig, owners, and players […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Scholar athletesJessica Endres (volleyball) and Mallory Schott (soccer) have been named the Utah Valley Athletic Department’s Perry Homes Scholar Athletes of the month for October. Endres, a senior from Gilbert, Ariz., carries a 3.55 GPA and was recently named to the Division I Independent All-Academic team and is a nominee for the ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA […]
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Reading Time: 2 minutes With the United Soccer Conference(USC) tournament being played on campus the women’s soccer team is trying to make the most of what has been a tough season. It’s been a rough road at times this season but playing the tournament gives the Wolverines a chance to turn things around a bit.