Softball nabs two commits for 2012-13

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December 5, 2011

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OREM, Utah – Reigning PCSC Mountain Division Coach of the Year Todd Fairbourne announced that two players signed National Letters of Intent to play at Utah Valley University.   Joining the Wolverine softball program for the 2013 season will be Debra Lovell (Downey, Calif.) and Morgan Summers (Tremonton, Utah).   “We are trying to upgrade […]

Q & A with Abbie Beutler

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December 5, 2011

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She grew up on a potato farm in Idaho, but her performance on the court reflects much more excitement than that. Senior Abbie Beutler is playing in her second year here at Utah Valley University after transferring from Snow College where she earned a laundry list of awards. Beutler has played in every game so […]

The NBA, back in business

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December 5, 2011

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Yes, the NBA is a business as fans were abruptly reminded this off-season. Owners and players alike were little kids fighting over their Happy Meal toy the fans gave them. But a Happy Thanksgiving will once again lead to a Merry Christmas, especially for the Jazz and its followers.   A deal was agreed upon […]

Robinson named GWC player of the week

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December 5, 2011

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NAPERVILLE, Ill. – Utah Valley men’s basketball forward Geddes Robinson was named the Great West Conference Player of the Week on Monday. It’s the second time in the season’s first three weeks that Robinson, who shared the award with Marcus Davis of Houston Baptist, has received the honor.   “He’s playing well for us,” said […]

UVU men’s basketball overcomes slow start, tops N. Illinois

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November 29, 2011

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Ugly game looks just fine in win column   The UVU Wolverines eventually found their way down the path to victory Monday night after a sloppy start and less-than-stellar shooting. With the 58-47 win over the Huskies of Northern Illinois, the Wolverines picked up their fourth win of the season to go along with three […]

Cross country wraps up stellar season at NCAA Regionals

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November 21, 2011

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  The Wolverines qualified to run in the Regional race after winning the Great West Conference two weeks prior. The women’s cross country team has claimed the conference title for the last four consecutive years, while the men’s team has dominated the last three.   The men’s 10k race began the day’s events, and the […]

Wrestling team boasts two sets of freshman twins

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November 21, 2011

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Jade Rauser of Montana sits rubbing his shoulder, possibly nursing a sore muscle after hours of high-intensity wrestling. Across from him sits his twin brother, Val, another young wrestler with brown hair and a small but sturdy build. Flanking the brothers sit another pair of twins: Chase and Kyle Cuthbertson of Alabama, both blonde and […]

Wolverines searching for spark early in season

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November 21, 2011

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  Hunsaker didn’t so much as glance at the stat sheet, one that said the Wolverines beat Simpson University by 27 points, outrebounded them by 15 and came up with 11 steals.   Instead he shared a message which stood in stark contrast to the lopsided win.   “The four returning starters I don’t think […]

Offense struggles in season opener

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November 21, 2011

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As the Utah Valley women’s basketball team visited Long Beach State University last Friday, head coach Cathy Nixon found the team’s greatest opportunity on the offensive side of the game. UVU fell short in their season opener against Long Beach State 75-43 starting their record 0-1.   Describing the season opener on the road, Nixon […]

NBA’s fall-out has everyone feeling empty

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November 21, 2011

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  Christmas hopes of candy canes and tinsel are still intact, but basketball fans are left with the sad reality that the NBA will not be part of the holiday season. No LeBron dunks, Kobe closing heroics, nor the first impressions of rookies Jimmer Fredette or Enes Kanter in an NBA uniform.   The league […]