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The Utah women’s basketball celebrate defeating the UCLA Bruins at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Jan. 22, 2024. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

A 2024 Year in Review for Utah’s Excelling Athletics

These programs shone in postseason play and positively represented the University of Utah during a strong year of athletics in 2024.
By John Leone, Sports Editor June 4, 2025

  The University of Utah has a prestigious athletics history with a strong supporting fan base. Despite a down year for the football and men’s basketball teams, the Utes showed out when it came...

A 2024 Ram 1500 Big Horn Night Edition at the Crimson Collective event at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Dec. 13, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao "Axe" Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Navigating the NIL Era: How the University of Utah Is Strategizing Success

The addition of NIL in college athletics has added monetary elements to what was once just a ball game and has completely changed the landscape of the NCAA.
By John Leone, Sports Editor May 9, 2025

This article originally appeared in the Money print issue, in stands March 2025. It has not been updated and some information may be out of date. The landscape of collegiate athletics changed drastically...

The Utah Red Rocks pose for a photo at the NCAA Gymnastics Championships at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, TX on Saturday, April 20, 2024. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Gymnastics Advance to NCAA Championship

The fourth-ranked Red Rocks came from behind, rising from fourth to first to advance to the NCAA Championship.
By Sean Stetson, Sports Writer April 21, 2025

The University of Utah gymnastics team has advanced to the NCAA Championship after another storybook comeback. The Red Rocks scored a 197.7625 to take first place in the meet. Utah, along with UCLA, will...

The Utah Red Rocks celebrates advancing to the NCAA Gymnastics Championships at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, TX on Thursday, April 18, 2024. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

The Red Rocks Punch Ticket to NCAA Championship Once Again

The fourth-ranked Red Rocks clinched their 49th straight NCAA Championship appearance in a NCAA Regional Final comeback, Saturday night at the Jon M. Hunstman Center in Salt Lake City
By Sean Stetson, Sports Writer April 9, 2025

The fourth-ranked Red Rocks punched their ticket to the NCAA Championship with a 197.825 score after a dramatic come-from-behind win in the NCAA Regional Final, Saturday night at the Jon M. Huntsman Center...

Utah gymnast Makenna Smith in her floor routine at the NCAA Gymnastics Championships semifinals at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, TX on Thursday, April 18, 2024. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Red Rocks Secure Spot in NCAA Regional Final Saturday

The fourth-ranked Red Rocks earned a spot in Saturday's NCAA Regional Final after a 197.650 tie with the University of Denver
By Sean Stetson, Sports Writer April 5, 2025

  The fourth-ranked Red Rocks scored a 197.650 to tie and advance to the NCAA Regional Finals with the University of Denver, Thursday night at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City.  Utah...

The Utah Red Rocks cheers for their teammates at the NCAA Gymnastics Championships semifinals at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, TX on Thursday, April 18, 2024. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Red Rocks Named Big 12 Champions

The No. 4 Red Rocks scored a 197.775 to win the Big 12 Championship Saturday afternoon at the Maverick Center in West Valley City.
By Sean Stetson, Sports Writer March 24, 2025

  On Saturday, the fourth-ranked Red Rocks won the Big 12 Championship with a score of 197.775 at the Maverick Center in West Valley City.  This marks Utah's second Big 12 championship in as many...

The Utah Red Rocks light the U after defeating the Boise State Broncos at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Friday, Jan. 5, 2024. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 5 Red Rocks Dominate in Win Against No. 4 UCLA

Fifth-ranked Utah Red Rocks beat the fourth-ranked UCLA Bruins, 198.100 to 197.425 on Senior Night in front of sold out crowd at the Jon. M Hunstman Center.
By Sean Stetson, Sports Writer March 19, 2025

The fifth-ranked Red Rocks defeated the fourth-ranked UCLA Bruins 198.100 to 197.425 Saturday night at the Jon. M. Huntsman in Salt Lake City. Utah celebrated "Senior Night" in front of a stadium of 15,558,...

The Utah Red Rocks celebrates advancing to the NCAA Gymnastics Championships at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, TX on Thursday, April 18, 2024. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Red Rocks Rise to The Top of The Big 12

The Red Rocks became the first team at Utah to win the Big 12 regular season championship with a win over Denver on Friday night in Salt Lake City.
By Sean Stetson, Sports Writer February 24, 2025

   The fourth-ranked Red Rocks beat Denver 198.075 to 197.525 Friday night, becoming the first team at the U to claim the Big 12 Regular Season Championship. Head Coach Carly Dockendorf believes...

The Utah Red Rocks wait for gymnast Abby Paulson’s beam score versus Stanford Cardinal and Utah State Aggies at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Friday, March 15, 2024. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Red Rocks Avoid Heartbreak on Valentine’s Day With Win Over Arizona State

The fourth-ranked Red Rocks defeated the No. 24-ranked Arizona State 196.600 to 196.475 in a Big 12 Conference Valentine's Day showdown.
By Sean Stetson, Sports Writer February 20, 2025

  The fourth-ranked Red Rocks walked away with a 196.600 to 196.475 win over No. 24-ranked Arizona State on Friday night in Tempe, Arizona. The meet was a Valentine's variety of sweet and sour...

The Utah Red Rocks’ head coach Carly Dockendorf and gymnasts after defeating the Boise State Broncos at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Friday, Jan. 5, 2024. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Red Rocks Celebrate Alumni Night with Return of Avery Neff and a Win over Arizona

The fourth-ranked Red Rocks defeated Arizona 197.675 to 196.125 on Alumni Night, which also celebrated the return of freshman phenom Avery Neff.
By Sean Stetson, Sports Writer February 14, 2025

  The No. 4 ranked Red Rocks beat No. 19 ranked Arizona Wildcats 197.675 to 196.125, Friday night at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City. Utah celebrated alumni night — as well as a...