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Ending a Spotty Year for the Utes

Ending a Spotty Year for the Utes

By Casey Overfield, Sports Editor September 10, 2018

At the elite college Division l level in athletics, competition is fierce. With so many talented athletes competing at the same level, it is the art of recruiting that gives schools the leg up in these...

University of Utah senior guard Justin Bibbins (1) drove the ball in an NCAA Men's Basketball game vs. The Stanford Cardinals in Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, UT on Thursday, February 8, 2018.

(Photo by Curtis Lin/ Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah’s Senior Presence Remains Key to Program Success

By Zach Janis May 31, 2018

As the 2017-2018 school year comes to a close, it gives us time to reflect on our achievements, struggles we endured and the outlook for the future we share. The same is true for Utah athletics. With the...

The University of Utah Softball Team prepares for their final series of the season against the Oregon State University Beavers.

(Photo by Curtis Lin/ Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Closes Out Pac-12 Play With Oregon State

By Casey Overfield, Sports Editor May 20, 2018

In their final weekend of Pac-12 play, the University of Utah softball team hosted the Oregon State University Beavers in a three-game series. Utah fell in their first two games. Thursday evening’s...

The Ute's softball team defended the diamond in a three game series against UCLA. Senior Heather Bowen prepares to bat.

(Photo by: Justin Prather / Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Falls In Oregon Series

By Casey Overfield, Sports Editor May 16, 2018

As they come to the bitter end of their 2018 season, the University of Utah softball team closed out their on the road play in Eugene, Oregon against the University of Oregon. The Utes fell in all three...

The Ute's softball team defended the diamond in a three game series against UCLA. Ute's pitcher Hailey Hilburn started in the third game Sat. March 31.

(Photo by: Justin Prather / Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Swept in Weekend Series with No. 9 Arizona State

By Casey Overfield, Sports Editor May 10, 2018

After a series on the road, the University of Utah softball team returned home to Salt Lake City to host No. 9 Arizona State University in three games. The Utes were unable to come up with a win and they...

University of Utah freshman shortstop Abby Robertson bats 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)

Softball: Utah Falls to UC-Berkeley in Pac-12 Series

By Casey Overfield, Sports Editor April 26, 2018

After two weeks away from PAC-12 competition and a weekend off, the University of Utah softball team hit the road to compete against the University of California-Berkeley over a period of three days, April...

The Ute's softball team defended the diamond in a three game series against UCLA. 

(Photo by: Justin Prather / Daily Utah Chronicle)

Stepping Off the Diamond to Serve the Community

By Casey Overfield, Sports Editor April 26, 2018

While playing sports can feel like an all-consuming commitment, it is important for athletes of all levels to do more than just their sport and get involved with the community. For some members of the...

The Ute's softball team defended the diamond in a three game series against UCLA. Senior Heather Bowen defends third base.

Season Flying by for Softball Seniors

By Casey Overfield, Sports Editor April 21, 2018

Hard work and determination is what helps an athlete reach a Division I playing field, and athletes often put forth the same amount of effort or even more once they reach that level. Athletes have to juggle...

University of Utah junior pitcher Hailey Hilburn (30) pitches 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)

Softball: Utes Win 2 v. Weber State, Drop Rivalry Game to BYU

By Casey Overfield, Sports Editor April 19, 2018

Amid Pac-12 play, the University of Utah women's softball team played three home games against in-state competition, two Monday nights games against Weber State, and one Wednesday night game against rival...

, Utah Softball October 11,  2016 in Salt lake City, UT. (Photo / Steve C. Wilson / University of Utah)

Utes Ready to Face In-State Competition

By Casey Overfield, Sports Editor April 15, 2018

The University of Utah softball team will take on two in-state foes, Weber State University and BYU, on Monday and Wednesday evening, respectively. This break in play from their conference schedule is...