Local wrestling star pins down assistant coaching spot

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July 16, 2012

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The Utah Valley Wolverines have announced the hiring of Justin Ruiz, arguably the most decorated wrestler to come from the state of Utah. Ruiz brings much experience to a coaching staff that has already seen success. Last year the Wolverines were able to schedule matches against big-time opponents such as Penn State. He has recently […]

Casper’s post-season tees off

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July 2, 2012

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Utah Valley University’s golfer Mason Casper recently completed his second season at UVU with several wins and accomplishments. With a third win finish at the America Sky Conference Golf Championships shooting a final-round 75, Casper was named the Conference Player of the Year, which earned him an at large bid into the NCAA championships. Casper […]

Utes latest victim in 11-game win streak

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April 16, 2012

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Since being home, UVU has pulled off something they weren’t able to accomplish on the road this season: have a winning record.   The Wolverines lost their first game at home but then went on an 11-game winning streak, including one on the road against the Utah Utes. Jeremy Gendlek got his groove back after […]

Can’t measure impact of wins over No. 11 ASU, No. 4 Arizona

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April 9, 2012

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No. 11 Arizona State was the lion. No. 4 Arizona was Goliath.   Meet Wolverines baseball, the new David of UVU athletics.   Forget the fact that Utah Valley held a middling 14-11 record heading into the weekend. Last Wednesday’s home win over the Wildcats was worth 10. That estimate may become more literal when […]

Utah Valley Women’s basketball hasn’t met its own expectations this season

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March 8, 2012

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Jenna Johnson knows full well Utah Valley women’s basketball hasn’t met its own expectations this season. She knows they lost games they should have won, meshed later than they should have, and underachieved in their own eyes if not those of the coaches’ preseason poll.   In short, this year’s Wolverines team looks a lot […]