Q&A with Willie the Wolverine

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September 19, 2011

schedule 4 min read

What would you do if you and Cosmo (BYU mascot) were stuck in a room alone for 10 minutes?   I would break open a couple of Mountain Dews, which I’m sure Cosmo would appreciate. It’s tough to find Dew in his neck of the woods, BYU being a dry campus and all. Just relax, […]

Casper and Schulz lead UVU golf to second place finish

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September 19, 2011

schedule 3 min read

By Matt Petersen Sports Editor   According to head coach Chris Curran, the men’s golf team didn’t need a change of game so much as a change of mind.   The adjustment already has results pouring in.   Led by senior Mason Casper and sophomore Stratton Schulz, UVU golf took first and second place at […]

Owlz season comes to a close

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September 16, 2011

schedule 3 min read

By Jonathan Boldt Assistant Sports Editor   Teams as talented as this year’s Owlz squad are championship or bust. Unfortunately for Orem, this season turned out to be the latter after falling to the Ogden Raptors Sunday, Sept. 11   The Owlz started out hot in the closeout game Sunday, hitting several home runs and […]

M. Soccer routs Westminster 4-1 in home opener

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September 15, 2011

schedule 3 min read

After losing to Utah State last week on the road, the men’s soccer club was eager to come back to Utah Valley and play in front of a home crowd. Tuesday night marked the first home game of the season and left an impression of confidence as they took home a 4-1 victory over Westminster […]

W. Soccer on the rebound following back-to-back wins

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September 15, 2011

schedule 2 min read

The Utah Valley women’s soccer team not only scores goals on the rebound, they seem bent on rebounding as a team from their 1-4 start. Prior to their last two games, the stats seemed to bear out the vision of a team learning as they go.   After winning two close games over the weekend […]

Wolverines 8 game homestand includes win over Syracuse

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September 12, 2011

schedule 3 min read

By Josh Kiel   The UVU volleyball team concluded their eight-game home stand to begin the season, finishing with a 6-2 record including a win over Syracuse.   “It’s been great, I am very pleased as far as where we are after the home stand,” head coach Sam Atoa said. “We have done a good […]

In the zone

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September 12, 2011

schedule 2 min read

By Matt Petersen Sports Editor   I’m not a Yankees, Knicks or Giants fan. I had never been further east than Kansas City, MO. I didn’t know anyone in New York City. I was as far removed from politics as a narrow-minded sports geek could be. That being said, I had no idea how close […]

UVU men’s soccer set to open

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September 12, 2011

schedule 3 min read

By Kevin Olsen   Head coach Kemal Makasci concluded tryouts last week for the men’s soccer club team hoping to build a team that will earn them a spot in the regional championship. In his fifth year as coach of the UVU club team, Makasci sought to find a solid coaching staff and players who […]

Womens soccer struggling

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September 12, 2011

schedule 3 min read

By Jonathan Boldt Assistant Sports Editor   While the Utah Valley University ladies soccer team is talented, the numbers don’t lie. After winning the exhibition opener against Westminster and the home opener against Portland State, the Wolverines have been outscored 10-1 and have not won a game.   The Wolverines have compiled a 1-4 preseason […]

Kuresa returns, provides lift

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September 12, 2011

schedule 2 min read

Matt Petersen Sports Editor   Wolverines volleyball was good without Jaicee Kuresa. With her, they could be great. The senior outside hitter didn’t start the season on the roster due to personal reasons, leaving a roster already decimated by turnover even more vulnerable. After three games, she made her return and promptly won Great West […]