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Softball

University of Utah junior outfielder Alyssa Barrera (16) threw the ball in an NCAA Softball game vs. Arizona at Dumke Family Softball Field in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday April 06, 2019.(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Softball Snaps Losing Streak in Doubleheader Sweep

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer March 23, 2021

  Sometimes looks can be deceiving. If you looked at the results alone, you’d see seven straight losses for the University of Utah softball team. Upon closer inspection, though, you’d see that...

University of Utah sophomore catcher Katie Faulk (15) caught freshman utility Jess Lynch (32)s pitch in an NCAA Softball game vs. Arizona at Dumke Family Softball Field in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday April 06, 2019.(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

The Little Things Doom Utah Softball in Eugene

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer March 21, 2021

  The University of Utah softball team came up empty in an early-season Pac-12 test against the Oregon Ducks — their first in-conference test of the year. With just a quick glance at the box...

University of Utah freshman left fielder Julia Noskin (10) throws the ball during an NCAA Softball game vs the BYU Cougars at Dumke Family Softball Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT on Wednesday April 18, 2018.(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Softball: Utes Dive In Against Ducks

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer March 18, 2021

  Few entered the season under the illusion that everything would be normal. Postponements & cancellations have joined the usual illness & injury to make 2021 a rollercoaster of emotions...

The University of Utah mens lacrosse team practices at the Spence Eccles Field House in Salt Lake City, Utah on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018.(Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Spring Sports Ready to Compete

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer March 3, 2021

  After months of uncertainty surrounding how the Pac-12 conference was going to handle the athletics program, college athletes had to constantly adjust to the ever-changing rules and guidelines...

The University of Utah Softball team huddles up during an NCAA Softball game vs the BYU Cougars at Dumke Family Softball Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT on Wednesday April 18, 2018.(Photo by Curtis Lin/ Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Softball Comes Up Empty in the Desert

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer March 2, 2021

  University of Utah softball head coach Amy Hogue knew she had built a challenging non-conference schedule. With three consecutive games in Tempe, AZ against top-13 teams, that difficult schedule...

The University of Utah Softball Teams outfielders huddled up in an NCAA Softball game vs. Arizona at Dumke Family Softball Field in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday April 06, 2019.(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Softball Set to Face Difficult Test Against Several Conference Opponents

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer February 25, 2021

  Now 11 games into the 2021 season, the University of Utah softball team has picked up right where they left off last season, and they have begun the year with a blistering 9-2 record. Playing...

The University of Utah Softball Team huddled up in an NCAA Softball game vs. Arizona at Dumke Family Softball Field in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday April 06, 2019.(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Softball: The Bat Gets Hot in Las Vegas

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer February 21, 2021

  The University of Utah softball team traded the rain and snow of Salt Lake City for the sun and heat of Las Vegas to play five games in the UNLV Desert Classic over the weekend.   Friday Game...

The Utes softball team defended the diamond in a three game series against UCLA. Sophomore Alyssa Barrera lays down a bunt for the Utes.(Photo by: Justin Prather | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Softball: Learning to Play Together

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer February 18, 2021

  It rained and (gasps) even snowed in Salt Lake last weekend; far from the sunshine and warmth associated with softball. Fortunately for University of Utah head softball coach Amy Hogue’s team,...

A Breakdown of the Transfer Portals Past, Present and Future

A Breakdown of the Transfer Portal’s Past, Present and Future

By J. Prather January 26, 2021

  For college athletes looking to find a new university and for universities looking to pick up transfers with collegiate play experience, October 2018 was the beginning of a new era. The transfer...

The University of Utah competes against Stanford during an NCAA Basketball game at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Athletics Adds to 2021 Rosters on National Signing Day

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor November 18, 2020

  National Signing Day was last week for almost every sport except football, and that means that Utah fans are welcoming a ton of new Utah athletes to campus. It was an overall successful week...