The Daily Utah Chronicle

Win against BYU gives U momentum

By By Nick Pappas • February 2, 2009

Young players like freshman Jordan Cyphers. Past abusers like Carlon Brown and Tyler Kepkay. Although BYU made the mistake of unlocking Nevill from his usual cage, most teams will double-, triple- and even quadruple-team the 7-footer. The Utes will go as far as the role players will carry them.

Runnin? Utes overcome press to get last minute win

By By Paige Fieldsted, Staff Writer • February 2, 2009

The Runnin' Utes spent all week in practice preparing to face a tough New Mexico press8212;and the focus paid off for Utah as it overcame the press en-route to a 69-68 win over the Lobos.

Utes host an athletic New Mexico team

By By Marco Villano, Staff Writer and By Marco Villano, Staff Writer • January 30, 2009

Don't expect Utah to boast about Tuesday's overtime win against BYU8212;the hottest team in the Mountain West Conference is coming to town.

Cardinals just might pull it off

By By Bryan Chouinard and By Bryan Chouinard • January 30, 2009

Now, I'm sure a lot of you will still pick the Steelers to win it all Sunday. I was sure the Tampa Bay Rays wouldn't reach the World Series, just as I was sure the Cardinals wouldn't be playing in the Super Bowl. I guess we just can't be so sure about things anymore.

Utah puts winning streak on the line at “The Pit”

By By Quinn Wilcox, Staff Writer and By Quinn Wilcox, Staff Writer • January 30, 2009

Utah's tough stretch of games continues Sunday as the women's basketball team travels to "The Pit" to take on the New Mexico Lobos in Albuquerque, N.M.

Red Rocks roll into Corvallis

By By Bryan Chouinard, Staff Writer and By Bryan Chouinard, Staff Writer • January 30, 2009

Utah has not traveled to take on Oregon State in Corvallis since March 2006, when it edged the then-No. 10 Beavers 196.675 to 196.6. But head coach Greg Marsden, who has a 14-6 all-time record in Corvallis, knows it's never a walk in the park.

Steelers have what it takes

By By Whitney O'Bannon and By Whitney O'Bannon • January 30, 2009

Although an underdog team shouldn't be overlooked in any way, Pittsburgh has the will and the power behind it to defeat the fiery "Cinderella story" team of 2009.

Boylen reveals Runnin’ Utes extreme makeover

By By Tony Pizza, Sports Editor • January 29, 2009

The win was sweet, but not just because it was against BYU. It was a chance when more than a few of the team's close friends came to root for the team against a common enemy. An open house is a chance to show new changes and additions, but it's also a chance to make new impressions. Those chances became realities on Tuesday.

Utah swimmers focus on end of season

By By Paige Fieldsted, Staff Writer • January 29, 2009

Instead of taking the season one meet at a time, Winslow's main focus has been on the MWC and NCAA championships coming up in February.

Tennis teams gearing up for weekend

By By Christopher Kamrani, Asst. Sports Editor • January 29, 2009

Both the men's and women's tennis teams will head east this weekend to take on top-level competition. The men's squad (3-0) goes to Waco, Texas to take on the No. 7 Baylor Bears.