by Tyson Peterson, reporter, [email protected] He can usually be seen dancing at basketball games, hurling t-shirts and other giveaways into the stands, or posing for pictures with fans, but Willy the Wolverine is still seen as somewhat of an enigma to the rest of the Utah Valley University community. Recently there has been talk of […]
by Tyson Peterson, Sports Writer, [email protected] Here at UVU there are currently 191 registered clubs, 11 of which are sports clubs. Baseball, cycling, men’s and women’s lacrosse, men’s and women’s rugby, men’s soccer, men’s volleyball, racquetball, rodeo, and fencing are among the many clubs to help students have fun and be active. A few of […]
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 Garrett Coleman Assistant Sports Editor, [email protected] Welcome to wonderful Utah Valley University. UVU is headed into new territory this year by joining the WAC, and the athletic programs need the student support more than ever. By joining the WAC, all sports teams are now eligible to qualify for the […]
By Tyson Peterson Four new intramural fields right off of Geneva Road are coming this fall to UVU. Prior to the new development, UVU students had used the fields located on the north side of the Extended Education Building, and the grass fields off of 400 West. The new fields are expected […]
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 […]
By Kyle Spencer, Sports Editor, @kyledspencer As head coach Dick Hunsaker and his staff approach the off-season agenda, their efforts focus on developing a team that can experience the exhilarating emotion of competing in the NCAA tournament. Joining the Western Athletic Conference has completely transformed the culture and mentality of the athletic […]
Garrett Coleman, Assistant Sports Editor Mike Jacobsen has traveled a long road, one filled with service and devotion to UVU athletics. Jacobsen officially ended his 29-year career as athletic director of UVU, retiring in June. No one has done more for UVU athletics than Jacobsen. Having started 29 years ago, no one […]
Kyle Spencer, Sports Editor, @kyledspencer When Mike Jacobsen announced that he would step down this summer, President Holland faced the challenge of filling the shoes of a leader that had guided a small trade school from athletic irrelevance to the Western Athletic Conference. After a lengthy interview process that included formal presentations from the four […]