Beavers Take a Bite Out of Wolverines

January 30, 2015

Reading Time: 2 minutes Kyle McDonald, Sports Writer, @kylesportsbias It was just one of those nights for the UVU wrestling team that they would like to forget as the #20th ranked Oregon State Beavers came in and put on a clinic.  After Alex Elder of Oregon State defeated Logan Addis by a score of 15-2 in the 157 pound weight […]

A Mighty Change of Plans

January 29, 2015

Reading Time: 3 minutes Ethan Smith’s winding path to success Kyle McDonald | Sports Writer | @kylesportsconflicts The Big 10 Conference is known for its great wrestling teams.  Many wrestlers set their sights on being able to wrestle for those storied programs.  Ethan Smith is no different.  The senior from Midway, Utah received a scholarship offer from Purdue University […]

Not So Home Sweet Home

January 17, 2015

Reading Time: 3 minutes Kyle McDonald, Sports Writer, @kylesportsbias It was the first time in two and a half months that the UVU wrestling team got to take to their home mats.  It was a night that they would soon like to forget.  It was not the night that UVU had in mind when the 18th ranked Wyoming Cowboys […]

Wolverines Wrestlers Fare Well at Open

January 10, 2015

Reading Time: 2 minutes Kyle McDonald, Sports Writer, @kylesportsbias After two months of travel, the Utah Valley University wrestlers were finally able to compete on their home floor and they performed very well in the 8th annual UVU Open.  It wasn’t a typical tournament or one that was on anyone’s radar in terms of importance but for the Wolverines, […]

Arizona State defeats UVU Wrestling

November 22, 2014

Reading Time: 2 minutes Kenzie Jones, Sports Editor, @KenzieScribbler On Friday night the Utah Valley wrestling team was faced off in a non-conference dual vs. Arizona State. The meet opened with the Wolverines taking three straight wins, but ultimately ended in the home team’s favor, 22-15, at Well Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona. Despite Jade Rauser, Matthew Ontiveros, Trevor […]

Optimism surrounds start of Wolverines’ wrestling season

November 12, 2014

Reading Time: 2 minutes Dustan Copeland | Staff Writer | @dustycopey First appearing in print on November 10, 2014. There is plenty to be optimistic about with this year’s Utah Valley wrestling team. After positive performances in the Intrasquad Dual last Wednesday and a strong showing at the Clarion Open, the Wolverines are looking forward to a strong season. […]

Colorado Mesa Open Shows 6 Wolverines on the Podium

November 8, 2014

Reading Time: < 1 minute Kenzie Jones, Sports Editor, @KenzieScribbler On Saturday in Grand Junction, Colorado, one of  Utah Valley University wrestlers placed for the school at the Colorado Mesa Open. While competing unattached five more Wolverine athletes found the podium for their respective weight classes bring the total for the trip up to six. For the school, freshman Matthew Ontiveros […]

Wrestling’s Intrasquad Duel

October 30, 2014

Reading Time: 2 minutes   Kenzie Jones, Sports Editor, @KenzieScribbler On Wednesday night the Utah Valley University wrestling team made their first appearance for the 2014-15 season. The annual Intrasquad Dual and exhibition contest ended in a 24-24 tie. With the meet tied up at 21-all with just two matches remaining Jade Rauser, two-time NCAA Qualifier, delivered down the […]