Volleyball Archives – The Daily Utah Chronicle

No. 18 Utes Drop Competitive Match Against No. 12 BYU

By Adam Cochran

September 19, 2019

The No. 18 University of Utah Volleyball (8-3) team suffered a hard-fought loss to No. 12 BYU (8-2) at the John M. Huntsman Center Thursday night. In a match that saw the intensity only a rivalry game can provide, the Utes dropped the first two sets (25-22, 25-21) before taking the third (25-12), then...

Utah Volleyball Looks to Down Cougars in Rivalry Matchup

By Brayden Ramsay

September 18, 2019

The No. 18 University of Utah Volleyball team will be back at the Huntsman Center on Thursday night to take on No. 13 BYU Cougars. Utah is looking to beat their rivals after losing their last two matches in the Pepperdine Asics Classic. After knocking off No. 7 Kentucky and No. 23 Cal P...

No. 16 Utes End Weekend at Pepperdine Asics Classic

By Mallory Arnold

September 17, 2019

The University of Utah volleyball was was in Malibu, California for the Pepperdine Asics Classic this weekend to take on Pepperdine, Cal Poly and No. 6 Pittsburgh. Going into the tournament the Utes were 7-0 but finished 8-2. For their first match, the Utes took on Pepperdine on their home...

Number 16 Utes Look to Continue Hot Start to Season at Pepperdine Classic

By Adam Cochran

September 12, 2019

Big Test at Pepperdine Classic The University of Utah volleyball team looks to improve on their 7-0 record as they head to Malibu, California to participate in the Pepperdine Asics Classic. Utah will play Pepperdine on Friday, followed by two games on Saturday against Pittsburgh and Cal Poly. This tourname...

Drink the Kool-Aid, Ute Fans

By Sammy Mora

September 10, 2019

The preseason hype is a blessing and a curse when it comes to sports teams. This fall, the University of Utah has two teams who have eyes on them when it comes to their success for this upcoming season. The No. 14 football team was on the receiving end of a lot of hype this offseason. The predictions of n...

No. 19 Utes Make it Seven Straight to Begin the Season, Sweeping Wolverine Classic

By Adam Cochran

September 7, 2019

The University of Utah volleyball team continued their perfect start to the season by sweeping the Wolverine Classic in Orem, this weekend. The team competed in three games and swept all three teams they faced in three sets. The Utes started the tournament beating UC Davis on Friday in three...

Volleyball Heads to Orem for Wolverine Classic

By Mallory Arnold

September 6, 2019

After an impressive weekend at home with three wins and a win against Utah State on Tuesday, Utah volleyball looks to keep their win streak up as they head into the Wolverine classic. Last week, the team took on Saint Mary’s on Friday, August 30 and won in three straight sets, later that night they upset #7 Kentucky by tak...

Lauren Sproule Brings International Experience to Utah Volleyball

By Leif Thulin

September 1, 2019

Entering the fall sports season for University of Utah athletics, with so much national attention focused on the Utes football team, many forget about a very accomplished and hungry Utah Women’s volleyball team eager to compete for a Pac-12 title this season. A year ago, the Utes volley...

Volleyball Starts 2019 Season With Three Wins

By Mallory Arnold and Casey Overfield

August 31, 2019

The University of Utah volleyball team started off the season on a high note, taking wins against all three teams that they hosted in the Utah Classic tournament. The all-weekend tournament held at the Huntsman Center included Utah, Saint Mary’s, Cal Poly and #7 Kentucky. The Utes...

The Holy War for DumDums

By Casey Overfield

August 29, 2019

Rivalry games are a staple of college football. USC and Stanford, Michigan and Ohio State, Alabama and Auburn — the list goes on. In Utah, there are two big powerhouses. Two giants going at it, if you will. The University of Utah vs. Brigham Young University. Utes vs. Cougars. Red...