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A Young Team and High Hopes with U Womens Basketball

A Young Team and High Hopes with U Women’s Basketball

By Casey Overfield, Sports Editor November 13, 2019

  The University of Utah women’s basketball team is preparing for their 2019-20 campaign and they have a strong platform for success.  The Utes are welcoming back a core of returning players,...

Competing in the CWPA Rocky Mountain Divisions first University of Utah mens water polo tournament of the season.
(Photo by Kiffer Creveling)

Marco? Polo! Check out the U Water Polo Club’s Success

By Casey Overfield, Sports Editor October 15, 2019

  The University of Utah is home to 19 Division I teams that compete in the Pac-12 conference. Hundreds of student-athletes compete at the highest level and represent the school year-round through...

University of Utah senior goalkeeper Carly Nelson (1) passes the ball in an NCAA Womens Soccer game vs. San Diego University at Ute Field in Salt Lake City, UT on Sunday September 22, 2019.

(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Teammates Through it All: A Coming Out Story

By Casey Overfield, Sports Editor October 3, 2019

  The LGBTQ+ community has seen incredible leaps and bounds during the 21st century in terms of acceptance and knowledge of its community, and the progress has been, in most cases, positive. Of course,...

Good, Bad and Ugly: A Pac-12 Mascot Round-Up

Good, Bad and Ugly: A Pac-12 Mascot Round-Up

By Casey Overfield, Sports Editor September 17, 2019

  Mascots are known as representatives for businesses, schools and sports teams. The more outrageous the mascot, the more memorable they are.   Most schools have at least one mascot, and some...

Uniting Utes and Frightening Foes: The Legend of the Mighty Utah Student Section

Uniting Utes and Frightening Foes: The Legend of the Mighty Utah Student Section

By Casey Overfield, Sports Editor September 5, 2019

  One of the most exciting and rewarding parts of being in college is the chance to attend sports games and cheer on your team as a part of your school’s student section.  Going to games...

The Holy War for DumDums

The Holy War for DumDums

By Casey Overfield, Sports Editor August 29, 2019

  Rivalry games are a staple of college football. USC and Stanford, Michigan and Ohio State, Alabama and Auburn — the list goes on.   In Utah, there are two big powerhouses. Two giants going...

University of Utah warms up before the San Diego County Credit Union Holiday Bowl vs. Northwestern University at SDCCU Stadium in San Diego, California on Monday, Dec. 31, 2018. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Fall Sports Preview

By Casey Overfield, Sports Editor August 22, 2019

  August marks the beginning of a new school year, new classes, new professors and new friends. More importantly, August also marks the beginning of a new athletic season, and four different University...

Riley Elliot and Co. outside BYUs Lavell Edwards Stadium (Courtesy Riley Elliot)

Pike on the Carry: The Kennedy Gameball Run Makes a Return for 2019 Holy War

By Casey Overfield, Sports Editor August 22, 2019

  Football.  Pep rallies.  Lecture halls. Greek life. These are just some words that may come to mind when you think of college.  Here at the University of Utah, there are 18 fraternities...

Oliver Dunn, Utah baseball vs. Gonzaga March 12, 2019 in Salt Lake City, UT. (Photo / Steve C. Wilson / University of Utah)

Oliver Dunn Gets Drafted in 11th Round

By Casey Overfield, Sports Editor June 10, 2019

  Although the baseball season ended a few weeks ago, there is still time to celebrate as the Major League Baseball draft wrapped up on Wednesday, June 5. The draft consisted of three days...

The University of Utah Softball Team huddled up in an NCAA Softball game vs. Arizona at Dumke Family Softball Field in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday April 06, 2019.

(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

A Look Back at the 2019 Softball Season

By Casey Overfield, Sports Editor May 28, 2019

  Here at the University of Utah, few sports continue on after graduation day. One group of athletes that are required to finish out their season on campus is the softball team. Regular season...

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