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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

Utah Womens Softball junior Delilah Pacheco (4) gets ready for the pitch in the game vs. the BYU Cougars at the Dumke Family Softball Stadium on campus on Wednesday, March 15, 2016

Softball: In-state games provide intensity, preparation for Pac-12 contests

March 17, 2016

After playing its first 24 games away from home against out-of-state schools, Utah Softball returned home to play in-state schools Southern Utah and BYU this last week. Though it's considered a rivalry...

Utah Womens Softball junior Bridget Castro (3) stans at the plate ready for the pitch in the game vs. the BYU Cougars at the Dumke Family Softball Stadium on campus on Wednesday, March 15, 2016

Softball: Utes rebound to sweep doubleheader over SUU

March 16, 2016

After suffering a defeat to BYU on Tuesday, the Utes turned their frowns upside-down with two blowouts in a doubleheader against Southern Utah on Wednesday, outscoring the Thunderbirds 23-5 in the pair...

, Utah Softball vs. CSU Sept. 26, 2015 in Salt Lake City, UT. (Photo / Steve C. Wilson)

Softball: Utes’ rally falls short in loss to BYU, doubleheader with SUU looms

March 15, 2016

Despite a valiant comeback effort, the Utah softball team lost 5-4 against in-state rival BYU in its home opener at Dumke Stadium on Tuesday. “It was pretty hard [to lose], especially because we were...

Softball: Utes using BYU game to prep for Pac-12 play

March 14, 2016

After playing its first 24 games away from home, the Utah softball team opens its home schedule at Dumke Family Softball Stadium against BYU on Tuesday afternoon. “It’s real tiring to play 24 straight...

, Utah Softball vs. CSU Sept. 26, 2015 in Salt Lake City, UT. (Photo / Steve C. Wilson)

Softball: Utes go 4-1 over weekend, prep for BYU

March 14, 2016

Utah Softball went 4-1 over the weekend at the UCF Spring Fling in Orlando, Fla., beating Indiana State, Florida Gulf Coast and Purdue, twice. “I was proud of how we recovered after our midweek doubleheader...

Softball: Utes Using Wednesday’s Losses As Motivation For Weekend Tournament

March 11, 2016

Utah softball dropped both games of its doubleheader to South Florida on Wednesday in Tampa, Fla. The Utes couldn't hang on in the first game, falling 6-1 to the Bulls, and couldn't muster up any motivation...

Women’s Tennis: Utes Outlast Wyoming in 4-3 Thriller

March 9, 2016

The No. 59 Utah women’s tennis team prevailed in a 4-3 thriller over Wyoming last Friday night at Eccles Tennis Center. Utah head coach Mat Iandolo was happy the Utes pulled it out, but he said the Utes...

, Utah Softball vs. CSU Sept. 26, 2015 in Salt Lake City, UT. (Photo / Steve C. Wilson)

Softball: Utes Head To Tampa For Doubleheader With South Florida

March 9, 2016

The Utah softball team heads to Tampa, Florida to face off against Southern Florida on Wednesday. The doubleheader against the Bulls is the first action for the Utes since Feb. 28, and they are excited...

, Utah Softball vs. CSU Sept. 26, 2015 in Salt Lake City, UT. (Photo / Steve C. Wilson)

Softball: Utes Get Ready To Return To Action After Break

March 8, 2016

Since the start of the season on Feb. 12, Utah has played 17 games in less than a month. The travel, the amount of games and the stress of missing school and trying to fit in time for homework can take...

Softball: Utes Reaping Benefits Of Having Freshman Hilburn On The hill

Softball: Utes Reaping Benefits Of Having Freshman Hilburn On The hill

March 4, 2016

Three years before she threw her first pitch as a member of the Utah softball team, freshman pitcher Hailey Hilburn visited Salt Lake City and couldn’t even see the softball field where she would be...