Reading Time: 2 minutes Photo by Jesse Sanchez The influx of talent preceding the 2016 season has played a large part in the early success of the Utah Valley University men’s soccer team. Among the incoming players is a transfer from the University of Akron, redshirt sophomore goalkeeper Elliott Rubio. Rubio came from a college soccer powerhouse in Akron. […]
Reading Time: < 1 minute Photo by Cody Glassett DAVIS, Calif.—After getting upset Thursday afternoon in Sacramento, the Utah Valley University men’s soccer team rebounded to take a 1-0 win over the UC Davis Aggies Saturday at Aggie Soccer Field. Alex Neff put UVU (7-2-0) on the board in the first half with a header in the 21st minute. Neff […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Photo courtesy UVU Athletics SACRAMENTO, Calif.– With conference play approaching, the Utah Valley University men’s soccer team now has some work to do to right the ship after falling Thursday to Sacramento State (4-3), 3-2. The loss drops UVU to 6-2 on the season. The Wolverines dug themselves a hole early, allowing the Hornets to […]
Reading Time: < 1 minute In this week’s episode we recap the weekend in UVU sports, as always, talk to UVU women’s soccer defender Kalli Suesue, then preview the upcoming week in UVU sports, including volleyball’s conference openers.
Reading Time: 2 minutes Photo by Lonna King As the Utah Valley University men’s soccer team climbs the national rankings and aims for redemption in the Western Athletic Conference Championship, Alex Neff protects the back line, looking for any opportunity to make his presence known. When the UVU program was first assembled in 2013, Neff was one of its […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Photo by Brad Curnow Junior forward Austin Buxton of the Utah Valley University men’s soccer team has been ruled out for the entire 2016 season after a recurrence of testicular cancer. Buxton was originally diagnosed in February of 2016 and underwent surgery to have the cancer removed. However, after routine blood tests every two months, […]
Reading Time: < 1 minute Photo by Keely Damara POCATELLO, Idaho — With a day full of first times and season highs, the Utah Valley University women’s soccer team came away with a decisive win over the Idaho State Bengals by a final score of 5-1. With the win, UVU not only snaps a three-game winless streak, but also improves to 5-3-1 on the season. Idaho State slides to […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Photo courtesy UVU Athletics OREM, Utah—Two days after holding the 21st-ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs to zero shots on goal, the No. 17 Utah Valley University men’s soccer team limited the Cal State Northridge Matadors to two shots on target in a 1-0 win Saturday. Conversely, the Wolverines put pressure on the Matador goal with six shots […]
Reading Time: < 1 minute Photo courtesy UVU Athletics OREM, Utah—The Utah Valley University women’s soccer team hosted the in-state rival Utah Utes at Clyde Field Friday night looking to keep their home unbeaten streak alive. With several key saves from goalkeeper Brooklyn Nielsen, UVU was able to secure a 0-0 tie, bringing the home unbeaten streak to 13 matches. […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Photo courtesy UVU Athletics OREM, Utah—For the third year in a row, the No. 17 Utah Valley University men’s soccer team shut out the No. 21 Gonzaga Bulldogs. Aaron Meyer sent a free kick sailing over a wall of Gonzaga defenders and past the Bulldogs’ goalkeeper for the only score of the match at Clyde […]