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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

Sports

Utes win, maintain first place in conference

By By Marco Villano, Staff Writer February 5, 2009

It was another close game for the Runnin' Utes, and for the third game in a row, they found a way to win.

2nd half adjustments lead Utes to win

By By Quinn Wilcox, Staff Writer February 5, 2009

The women's basketball team's second-half adjustments were enough to propel the Utes to their 11th straight victory Wednesday night. Kalee Whipple led Utah with 21 points and 11 rebounds, and the Utes held TCU to 31 percent shooting in the second half as they defeated the Horned Frogs 73-63 in the Hunstman Center.

Utes struggle while away from home

The Runnin' Utes remain tied with two other teams atop the Mountain West Conference standings, despite inconsistent success on the road.

Melo was vital to Nuggets’ success

By By Marco Villano and By Marco Villano February 4, 2009

West has a better image and is a more likeable character than 'Melo. With it being a toss up, the selection should have gone to the guy with the better average, but the coaches used 'Melo's time off because of a broken hand as an excuse not to vote for him.

Red Rock focuses outside of gym

In January, the electronic journalism major was one of 12 winners selected from over 100 entries of the NCAA student-athlete artist project. Two of Baskett's photos were on display in the Gaylord National in Washington D.C., home of the 2009 NCAA Convention. Baskett's photos were also showcased in the Jan. 12 issue of NCAA Champion.

Utah hoping to run streak to 11 games

Undefeated in Mountain West Conference play and riding a 10-game winning streak, Utah's string of tough outings continues Wednesday when the Utes face off against the TCU Horned Frogs, 13-7 (5-2).

Road trip a tough test for men

The Utes have been able to win seven straight games at home, but to make the NCAA Tournament, they'll have to apply that success on the road.

Red Rocks ranked first in country

By By Bryan Chouinard, Staff Writer February 3, 2009

Utah had its strongest showing of the year this weekend against Oregon State. Thanks to that performance, the Red Rocks find themselves as the No. 1 team in the nation in Monday's poll.

Grit and senior leadership keys to winning

By By Marco Villano, Staff Writer February 3, 2009

With wins over BYU and New Mexico last week, Utah is in a three-way tie for first place in the Mountain West Conference, along with UNLV and San Diego State at 5-2 in conference play.

East Coast trip unsuccessful for Utes

Both the men's and women's tennis teams dropped two matches each against top-tier opponents during the weekend as the men saw their previously undefeated record of 3-0 fall to 3-2, while the No. 47 women fell to 1-3.