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The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

The University of Utah Mens Basketball Runnin Utes junior Kyle Kuzma (35) celebrates after scoring a basket a Pac-12 game vs the California Golden Bears at the Huntsman Center on Thursday, March 2, 2017 (Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Kuzma Selected in First Round of NBA Draft

By Brittni Meservy June 22, 2017

Via a trade from the Brooklyn Nets, the Los Angeles Lakers selected former University of Utah forward Kyle Kuzma in the first round of the NBA Draft on Thursday evening with the No. 27 pick. This marks...

The University of Utah Mens Lacrosse program was added to the NCAA Division 1 sports circuit during a press conference with Utah Athletics Director Dr. Chris Hill (left) and Utah Lacrosse head coach Brian Holman (right) at the Spence and Cleone Eccles Football Center on Friday, June 16, 2017

(Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Men’s Lacrosse to Join NCAA as 1st Pac-12 Team

By Brittni Meservy June 16, 2017

It was announced Friday that the University of Utah men’s club lacrosse team will be named an NCAA sport starting in the 2018-19 year. Approving the decision was the University of Utah Board of Trustees....

Updated: Four Utes Selected in 2017 MLB Draft

Updated: Four Utes Selected in 2017 MLB Draft

By Brittni Meservy June 13, 2017

On day two of the 2017 MLB Draft, University of Utah baseball pitchers Riley Ottesen and Jayson Rose along with third baseman Dallas Carroll were drafted. Ottesen was selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers...

University of Utah Baseballs senior infielder Hunter Simmons (9) in an PAC 12 Game vs. The Arizona State Sun Devils at The Salt Lake Bees Stadium, Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday, May 27, 2017

(Photo by Adam Fondren | Daily Utah Chronicle)

A Bittersweet Goodbye

By Brittni Meservy June 6, 2017

In the first inning of game one of the 2014-15 season, a nervous new face for the University of Utah baseball team took the field. Freshman Hunter Simmons was tense, but not just because he was playing...

University of Utah Baseballs batboy Graden Miller (4) jogs out following the 2-0 victory in an PAC 12 Game vs. The Arizona State Sun Devils at The Salt Lake Bees Stadium, Salt Lake City, UT on Friday, May 26, 2017

(Photo by Adam Fondren | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Batboy Finds Solace from Disease on the Diamond

By Brittni Meservy June 2, 2017

Decked out in Utah baseball gear from his Utah hat – that was signed by every member of the team, including coaches and athletic trainers – to his No. 4 jersey that was presented to him by the Utes...

Sophmore DaShawn Keirsey Jr. (21) during the University of Utah Baseball game against Washington State at Smiths Ballpark, Salt Lake City, UT, 4/29/17.

Photo by Adam Fondren/Daily Utah Chronicle

Baseball: All-Pac-12 Honors Earned by Six Utes

By Brittni Meservy June 2, 2017

It was announced yesterday that center fielder DaShawn Keirsey Jr., pitcher Jayson Rose and third baseman Dallas Carroll were selected by the league’s coaches to the All-Pac-12 team for the second-straight...

University of Utah Baseballs senior outfielder Josh Rose (14) hauls in a deep fly ball in an PAC 12 Game vs. The Arizona State Sun Devils at The Salt Lake Bees Stadium, Salt Lake City, UT on Friday, May 26, 2017

(Photo by Adam Fondren | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Not Desired End Result, But Not Throw Away Season

By Brittni Meservy May 31, 2017

Another season has come and gone for the University of Utah baseball team who wrapped up its season this past weekend. The Utes were unable to get an at-large bid into the NCAA Tournament, thus ending...

University of Utah Baseballs sophomore right-handed starting pitcher Riley Ottesen (4) in an PAC 12 Game vs. The Arizona State Sun Devils at The Salt Lake Bees Stadium, Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday, May 27, 2017

(Photo by Adam Fondren | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Baseball: Utes Sweep ASU, Keirsey Jr. Leaves in Ambulance

By Brittni Meservy May 29, 2017

It was an action packed weekend as the University of Utah baseball team (27-24 overall, 15-15 Pac-12) completed a series sweep at home against Arizona State (23-32, 8-22 Pac-12). Utah opened the series...

Baseball: Utes Wrap Up Regular Season Against Arizona State

Baseball: Utes Wrap Up Regular Season Against Arizona State

By Brittni Meservy May 26, 2017

The regular season will come to an end this weekend for the University of Utah baseball team (24-24, 12-15 Pac-12) who will host Arizona State (23-29, 8-19 Pac-12). The action on the diamond begins on...

Utes infielder Oliver Dunn (3) singles in the bottom of the sixth against BYU at Smiths Ballpark on Tuesday, March 28, 2017. (Chris Ayers|Daily Utah Chronicle.)

Baseball: Thin Hopes for Postseason

By Brittni Meservy May 24, 2017

A total of 48 games have been played, including nine Pac-12 series, five midweek contests, and now this weekend is the final opportunity the University of Utah baseball team has to play for the postseason....