Kazna Tarawhiti embraces challenge of helping build a sturdy program at UVU

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November 6, 2019

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“I wanted to be in-state,” said Tarawhiti. “Looking at my different options in-state I always felt the most comfortable with UVU. I felt like I had a lot to offer to that program, which was exciting for me … I wanted to be a part of something that was coming up … If you look at BYU or Utah they already have that expectation. I wanted to be a part of something that could get there and I think UVU is now getting there slowly but surely.”

Wolverine’s claw out comeback victory against GCU

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November 6, 2019

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The Utah Valley University Wolverines overcame an early two-goal deficit against Grand Canyon University at Clyde Field, capturing a 3-2 victory in overtime on Saturday, Nov. 2. The Wolverines found themselves in a Grand Canyon-sized hole early on. With the Antelopes netting two goals in the first eight minutes, both goals coming within just a […]

UVU loses chance at WAC regular season title in 3-2 2OT loss at SU

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November 6, 2019

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A 2-1 lead with just over two minutes left in regulation vanished for Utah Valley University on Saturday night, Nov. 2, at Championship Field. UVU and Seattle University were playing for all the WAC regular-season-title marbles. SU came back not once, but twice to win in double-overtime 3-2. By the looks of the all-time series […]

UVU men’s cross country claims WAC title, women finish as runner-up

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November 4, 2019

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It was a day of championships and awards for Utah Valley University Saturday, Nov. 2. The UVU men’s cross-country team won the WAC championship for the second-consecutive year with a score of 44 points. The women ran hard as well, finishing second in the WAC, only behind California Baptist University. The victory for the men […]

Seniors shine, show grit in 3-0 loss to GCU

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November 4, 2019

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There was a different attitude in Lockhart Arena Saturday, Nov. 2, owing to the fact that it was senior night — the last time Utah Valley University’s seniors would play a regular season home game. The Wolverines showed exceptional grit in their 3-0 loss to Grand Canyon University. Before the game, families, students and teammates […]

Promising season ahead for men’s basketball after exhibition win

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November 3, 2019

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Utah Valley men’s basketball played their exhibition game against the College of Idaho on Nov. 1 —  after a slow start, the Wolverines put the Yotes away 59-42. Exhibition games give coaches and players a feel for what is working and what will need to be changed before the season officially starts. The Wolverines found […]

UVU bounces back at home, defeats CSUB 3-1

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November 3, 2019

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Utah Valley University’s volleyball team snapped their two-game losing streak on Thursday night when they hosted, and defeated, WAC foe California State University, Bakersfield in four sets. The victory over CSUB secured a season sweep of the Roadrunners and was the third-consecutive home win for the Wolverines at Lockhart Arena. Set One The Wolverines inched […]

Roller coaster tournament for women’s golf

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October 30, 2019

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The Utah Valley women’s golf team played in one final tournament in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, before hibernating for winter. The Wolverines finished in 13th place after the three-day tournament on Oct. 27-29. Diamante Country Club, a par-72, 6,088-yard course, proved to be on the difficult side for the team — finishing each day tied […]

UVU stunned in battle of WAC’s best

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October 30, 2019

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“I’m at a loss for words and gutted for our team — two lapses in discipline were the difference in today’s match,” UVU head coach Greg Maas said to reporters. “I couldn’t ask for a better start; up a goal, and even down a man, I didn’t think we’d relinquish our lead. Unfortunately, we can’t put the referee in a position to make a call in that moment. We’ll put this behind us, learn from it, and get ready for a welcomed return to Clyde Field.”