The Wolverines were encouraged coming off their first-ever tournament win in Division I at the Wildcat Invitational, heading into the Hobble Creek Invitational. “We are very excited about the opportunity to be able to host and play the tournament at Hobble Creek. It’s a great golf course,” head coach Sue Nyhus said. “Our girls have […]
Taylor Mangum made his first professional start on Aug. 26, lasting six innings and limiting the opposition to three runs. Mangum’s latest accomplishment signifies the progress he has made toward the dream of playing in the big leagues. “My goal this next season is to come back in good enough shape and have good enough […]
Hosting the Cougars for the first time since 2010, the Wolverines were eager to show the strides they have made as a program since the beginning of a series between the schools that has heavily favored No. 25 BYU. The Wolverines started strong, winning the first set 26-24 but eventually were defeated in four sets, […]
The chore of lugging around a 30-pound bag while playing 36 holes in a given day can take its toll physically but the game of golf demands an even greater mental strength. UVU men’s golf head coach Chris Curran helps his players prepare for the cerebral rigors of the course by instilling in them the […]
by Kyle Spencer, Sports Editor, @kyledspencer The all-time leading scorer in the history of UVU basketball didn’t always think a professional basketball future was his destiny. The 6-foot-4-inch Toolson averaged 19 points per game and led Gilbert High School in Arizona to a 5A state championship his senior year, but Utah schools were hesitant to […]
By: Kyle Spencer, Sports Editor, @kyledspencer When UVU announced last fall that it would join the Western Athletic Conference, a confounding, previously unknown excitement swept across campus. The news echoed throughout the surrounding community and immediately improved the stature of Wolverine athletics amongst its peers in a state replete with collegiate juggernauts. Most […]
By: Kyle Spencer, Sports Editor, @kyledspencer The opportunity to play collegiate sports remains an intriguing option to walk-ons and offers a singular experience Walking on at a university that just entered the WAC may seem like an unrealistic idea for former high school athletes focused on academics and the many other new […]