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The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

Volleyball

Huskies sweep by Utes

By By Paige Fieldsted, Staff Writer December 14, 2008

After winning 19 of their last 20 games, Utah's win streak and hopes of getting to the Elite Eight for the first time in school history were crushed by No. 5 seed Washington Huskies as the Utes got swept for just the third time this season 25-16, 25-20, 25-16.

Huskies between Utah and Elite Eight

By By Paige Fieldsted, Staff Writer December 12, 2008

The Utah women's volleyball team is heading into uncharted territory as it travels to Seattle to take on the No. 5 seed Washington Huskies in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament.

Barto’ finds niche with Utah volleyball

By By Paige Fieldsted, Staff Writer December 11, 2008

Usually, playing sports adds to the stress of the already intense high school experience, but for Karolina Bartkowiak, sports were just the outlet she needed.

Utes bust through to Sweet 16

By By Paige Fieldsted, Staff Writer December 8, 2008

The Utah women's volleyball team extended its winning streak to 11 and kept its season alive as it swept both Furman and Clemson in the first two rounds of the NCAA tournament to advance to the Sweet 16.

Utah garners MWC honors

By By Paige Fieldsted, Staff Writer December 3, 2008

After winning the Mountain West Conference championship with a 14-2 conference record, the Utes had four team members selected to the all-MWC team, while head coach Beth Launiere was named MWC Coach of the Year.

Utes seeded No. 12 for NCAAs

The wait is over. After waiting for a week to find out where it would be traveling for the first and second rounds of the NCAA, the Utah women's volleyball team knows its fate.

Team sweeps Bankers Classic

The Utah women's volleyball team continued its streak by claiming its eighth and ninth consecutive victories in winning the 30th Annual Pacific Bankers Classic.

Fisher makes easy transition to libero

By By Paige Fieldsted, Staff Writer November 20, 2008

A lot of talented athletes begin training when they can barely walk8212;some figure skaters start skating at age 3 and Tiger Woods swung his first golf club at 2. For U volleyball libero, Keisha Fisher, it began even earlier.

Utes defeat BYU, claim duel trophy in 5-set contest

By By Paige Fieldsted, Staff Writer November 17, 2008

After getting swept on its own court, BYU came to Crimson Court looking for revenge, but the Utes had other plans for the Cougars.

Utes anticipate rivalry match

By By Paige Fieldsted, Staff Writer November 14, 2008

Playing rival BYU at home is one of the most anticipated matches of the season for coaches, players and fans alike.