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Volleyball

Oblad Overcomes Elbow Injury for Final Season

Oblad Overcomes Elbow Injury for Final Season

By Mallory Arnold, Sports Writer September 23, 2019

  Middle blocker Berkeley Oblad is back and ready for her redshirt senior year after a frustrating 2018 season she missed out on due to an elbow injury.   Oblad was born in Utah, but grew...

From Manager to Player: How Sarah Stephens Made It To the Volleyball Court

From Manager to Player: How Sarah Stephens Made It To the Volleyball Court

By Mallory Arnold, Sports Writer September 22, 2019

Sarah Stephens came to the University of Utah as a freshman in 2018 with hopes of joining the volleyball team, but things didn't quite work out as she planned. In the end, she found success, and this season...

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

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

By Adam Cochran, Sports Writer 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...

The University of Utah celebrates after their victory in an NCAA Volleyball match vs. UVU at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Friday, Sept. 14, 2018 (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Volleyball Looks to Down Cougars in Rivalry Matchup

By Brayden Ramsay, Sports Writer 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...

No. 16 Utes End Weekend at Pepperdine Asics Classic

No. 16 Utes End Weekend at Pepperdine Asics Classic

By Mallory Arnold, Sports Writer 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...

(Photo by Kiffer Creveling |  The Daily Utah Chronicle)

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

By Adam Cochran, Sports Writer 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...

Brigham Young University freshman linebacker Jake Oldroyd (39) kicks a field goal during an NCAA Football game vs. The University of Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Drink the Kool-Aid, Ute Fans

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor 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...

University of Utah freshman setter Saige Kaahaaina-Torres (9) and junior libero/defensive specialist Brianna Doehrmann (17) celebrate after a point in an NCAA Volleyball match vs. the UCLA Bruins at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Friday, Sept. 21, 2018. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

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

By Adam Cochran, Sports Writer 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...

Volleyball Heads to Orem for Wolverine Classic

Volleyball Heads to Orem for Wolverine Classic

By Mallory Arnold, Sports Writer 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...

Lauren Sproule Brings International Experience to Utah Volleyball

Lauren Sproule Brings International Experience to Utah Volleyball

By Leif Thulin and 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...