Men’s soccer: UVU’s magical season falls short

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November 28, 2016

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Photo by Julie Ostler In just its third year of existence, the Utah Valley University men’s soccer team crashed the national rankings and camped there for a total of 14 weeks. However, UVU’s magical season ended with a loss to UNLV in the conference tournament semifinals. “It was a fantastic year,” said head coach Greg […]

Men’s soccer: No. 21 UVU upset by UNLV in WAC semis

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November 12, 2016

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Photo by Jesse Sanchez OREM, Utah—Something wasn’t quite right for the No. 21 Utah Valley University men’s soccer team in Friday night’s Western Athletic Conference semifinal match. UVU was eliminated from the tournament with a 1-0 loss to UNLV as the Wolverines were handed their first defeat since Sept. 30 at Seattle University. Normally UVU […]

Men’s soccer: UVU ties UIW, clinches regular season title

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November 5, 2016

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Photo by Brigham Berthold SAN ANTONIO—With the regular season conference title wrapped up before kickoff Saturday, the Utah Valley University men’s soccer team played to a 2-2 draw against the University of the Incarnate Word. The tie was the only match that took UVU into extra time all season. The Wolverines (15-3-1, 8-1-1) fell in […]

The power of health in making an NCAA tourney run

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November 2, 2016

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Photo courtesy UVU Athletics Pulled hamstrings, sprained ankles, concussions and other various injuries are all part of the game of soccer. Just ask the UVU men’s soccer team. Let’s not forget that cancer has played a part in that department as it knocked out Austin Buxton for the year. Buxton was supposed to be a […]

Men’s soccer: Milne to miss time with shoulder injury

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October 29, 2016

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OREM, Utah—Utah Valley University men’s soccer senior forward Skyler Milne sustained a left shoulder injury in the 28th minute Thursday night against Grand Canyon. As Milne made a move around GCU defender Jaime Olabarria near the left sideline, Olabarria wrapped up Milne’s right up and dragged him to the ground. Milne left the match with […]

Men’s soccer: UVU streaks to seventh win over GCU

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October 27, 2016

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Photo by Julie Ostler OREM, Utah—The No. 14 Utah Valley University men’s soccer team extended its win streak to lucky number seven with a 3-1 victory over Grand Canyon Thursday at Clyde Field. Joe Barakat gave the Wolverines their third goal in the 66th minute as he slotted a deflection off GCU goalkeeper Kendyl Day […]

Men’s soccer: UVU claims wild 1-0 win over HBU

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October 21, 2016

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Photo courtesy UVU Athletics OREM, Utah—After 31 shots, Donnett Sackie finally broke through in the 80th minute with a goal for the Utah Valley University men’s soccer team. However, the lone score was enough for UVU to shut out Houston Baptist 1-0 at Clyde Field Friday night. “I’ve been around the game a long time […]

Men’s soccer: UVU wins third straight with shutout of Air Force

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October 14, 2016

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Photo courtesy UVU Athletics USAFA, Colo.—Alex Neff and Skyler Milne returned to the lineup Friday, but it was Paul Hoffmeister who lifted the Utah Valley University men’s soccer team over the Air Force Academy. Hoffmeister scored his third brace of the season as UVU knocked off Air Force 2-0. Hoffmeister put pressure on Air Force […]

Hamstrung Hoffmeister looks for health, to make impact

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October 10, 2016

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Photo by Lonna King The Utah Valley University men’s soccer team got off to a 3-0 start on the season and junior midfielder Paul Hoffmeister was instrumental in leading the Wolverines out of the gate. Hoffmeister netted four goals in the first two games of the season and lifted the Wolverines to a critical 2-1 […]