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The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

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The Daily Utah Chronicle

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Mary Beth Lofgren loses her balance on the beam during a meet at the Huntsman Center. Photo by Chris Ayers.

Gymnastics: Utes still aiming for beam improvement

January 14, 2014

Most often in team sports, the word “balance” is used to describe a squad that has a good mixture of athletes. In gymnastics, having balance is taken more literally, particularly on beam. A season...

Sophmore forward Jordan Loveridge jumps high to score against Oregon State. Photo by Chris Ayers.

Men’s basketball: Utes learn from offensive mistakes

January 14, 2014

During Utah’s normal practice time Monday, the Huntsman Center court was silent. Instead of their typical activities, the Utes huddled together in the film room dissecting their most recent loss to Washington...

The Utah offensive line lets UCLA slip in during a game last season at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Photo by Brent Uberty.

Jim Harding joins Utah staff

January 14, 2014

The shuffling around of the Utah coaching staff continued Tuesday when Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham announced that former Wyoming co-offensive coordinator and offensive line coach, Jim Harding, will...

Jasmine Matkovic dives at the Ute Natatorium against ASU. Photo by Chris Ayers.

Swimming: Utah drops both meets in California

January 13, 2014

After seeing success against Arizona State on Jan. 10, the Utah women’s swim and dive team was not so lucky against No. 5 USC and No. 16 UCLA last weekend in Los Angeles. The first meet against USC...

Andy Trow competes in the men’s giant slalom at Park City Mountain Resort. Photo by Brent Uberty.

Skiing: Utes backslide to second place

January 13, 2014

After a strong start to its season, the Utah ski team took a step back last weekend in its second event of the campaign. The Utes traveled to Bozeman, Mont. to participate in the Montana State Invitational...

Baely Rowe competes on the beam at the Red Rocks’ first meet of the season at the Huntsman Center. Photo by Brent Uberty.

Gymnastics: Red Rocks looking to overcome falls, injuries

January 13, 2014

While Utah wound up with the fourth-best score in the nation last weekend, two uncharacteristic falls on bars by veteran leaders Corrie Lothrop and Nansy Damianova were a lowlight. Damianova credited...

Photo by Brent Uberty.

Photos: Gymnastics meet, Jan. 11

January 12, 2014

Photos by Brent Uberty.

Utah Red Rocks take the win over Boise State, BYU and SUU at their opening meet on Jan. 11 at the Huntsman Center. Photo by Brent Uberty.

Gymnastics: Red Rocks outlast, win quad meet

January 12, 2014

No one would have given the Red Rocks a perfect 10 for their efforts in Saturday’s season opener, but in the end they pieced together a positive result. No. 6 Utah started off the 2014 campaign with...

Cal defenders block senior forward Michelle Plouffe Sunday afternoon at the Huntsman Center. The Utes lost 68 - 59. Photo by Brent Uberty.

Women’s basketball: Despite promising fight, Utes fall to No. 16 Cal 68-59

January 12, 2014

What seemed to be an inevitable blowout ended up turning into a good game. After a furious comeback from an early 13-point deficit, Utah lost to No. 16 Cal, 68-59. The Utes (7-8, 0-4) had a poor start...

(From left to right) Malia Nawahine with cousin Wendy Anae and her sister Valerie. Photo by Chris Ayers.

Women’s basketball: Nawahine family represents on the court

January 8, 2014

Many teams unofficially declare themselves as “family.” While the camaraderie of being on a sports team is strong, it cannot replace the bond that exists between blood-relatives. Utah has been lucky...