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Abbey Thomas

Abbey Thomas, Sports Editor

Abbey Thomas started at the Daily Utah Chronicle in the fall of 2022 as a sports writer and is now editor for the sports desk. She is currently studying cultural anthropology with minors in history and chemistry and hopes to pursue medicine one day. Abbey is a die-hard fan of Real Salt Lake and Manchester City, and loves to travel and practice photography in her free time!

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University of Utah baseball team in an NCAA baseball game vs. Washington State at Smith's Ballpark in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, April 10, 2021. (Photo by Kevin Cody | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Baseball Suffers Triple Loss in West Virginia

By Abbey Thomas, Sports Editor
April 11, 2025
University of Utah baseball team players in the dugout during a game versus University of Washington at Smith's Ballpark in Salt Lake City, Utah on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by Mary Allen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Baseball Sees 27 Runs in Action-Packed Opening Weekend

By Abbey Thomas, Sports Editor
March 24, 2025
(Design by Ilona Buhler)

Power Plays: How Politics in Sports Support Athletics in Utah

By Abbey Thomas, Sports Editor
March 13, 2025
University of Utah graduate student and pitcher Kyle Robeniol, in a game vs. the Arizona State University Sun Devils at Smith's Ballpark on Saturday, April 24, 2021. (Photo by Kevin Cody | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Baseball Gets the Clean Sweep Against Pepperdine

By Abbey Thomas, Sports Editor
February 24, 2025
Utah cornerback Smith Snowden (17) and Utah cornerback Zemaiah Vaughn (5) versus the Colorado Buffalos at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Football Finishes the Season Strong at UCF

By Kyle Garrison and Abbey Thomas
November 29, 2024
Utes running back Micah Bernard (2) during the home football game against Baylor University at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (Photo by Samantha Lazenby | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 22 Iowa State Spoils Senior Night for the Utes

By Abbey Thomas and Kyle Garrison
November 24, 2024
Utes cornerback Smith Snowden (2), in the home game played at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (Photo by Samantha Lazenby | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Suffers Fifth Loss in a Row at the Hands of BYU

By Abbey Thomas and Kyle Garrison
November 10, 2024
Senior Airman Thomas Spangler, https://www.airforcemedicine.af.mil/News/Photos/igphoto/2001344837/

Respect the Rivalry Week Brings Utah and BYU Fans Together

By Abbey Thomas, Sports Editor
November 4, 2024
The University of Utah football team before the Utah vs Southern Utah University game at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024. (Photo by Luke Larsen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Drops Fourth Straight Game at Houston

By Kyle Garrison and Abbey Thomas
October 27, 2024
Rice-Eccles Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024 in Salt Lake City. (Photo by Luke Larsen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Big 12 Championship Hopes Dashed as Utah Football Falls to TCU

By Abbey Thomas and Kyle Garrison
October 20, 2024
University of Utah freshman quarterback, Isaac Wilson (11), at the NCAA football game against the University of Arizona at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (Photo by Samantha Lazenby | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Suffers First Loss of the Season Against Arizona

By Kyle Garrison and Abbey Thomas
September 29, 2024
University of Utah kicker Cole Becker (36) and holder Jack Bouwmeester (34) in the home opener football game against Southern Utah University at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024. (Photo by Samantha Lazenby | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 12 Utah Prevails on the Road vs. No. 14 Oklahoma State

By Abbey Thomas and Kyle Garrison
September 21, 2024
Utes running back Micah Bernard (2) during the home football game against Baylor University at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (Photo by Samantha Lazenby | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Isaac Wilson Gets First Career Win in the Battle of the Brothers

By Abbey Thomas and Kyle Garrison
September 14, 2024
The University of Utah vs. Baylor University football game in Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (Photo by Luke Larsen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 11 Utah Remains Undefeated Despite Second Half Struggles

By Abbey Thomas and Kyle Garrison
September 7, 2024
University of Utah Freshman QB Isaac Wilson (#11) during the home opener football game against Southern Utah University at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Aug. 29, 2024. (Photo by Samantha Lazenby | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 12 Utah Enters Big 12 Era with Dominant Shut Out Against Southern Utah

By Abbey Thomas and Kyle Garrison
August 30, 2024
The Olympic Cauldron and visitors center for the 2002 Salt Lake Olympics at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT on Monday, Feb. 26, 2018 (Photo by Adam Fondren | Daily Utah Chronicle)

2024 Summer Olympics: Utes in Paris

By Abbey Thomas, Sports Editor
August 11, 2024
The Olympic and Paralympic Cauldron Plaza by Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Sept. 23, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao "Axe" Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

‘They’re Coming Home’ — IOC Officially Votes for Salt Lake to Host 2034 Games

By Abbey Thomas, Sports Editor
July 24, 2024
The Connoisseurs at the Red Bull Can You Make It finish line in Berlin, Germany on May 28, 2024. (Photo Courtesy of Zuni Olivares)

‘The Adventure of a Lifetime’: One Utah Team’s Journey in the Red Bull Can You Make It Challenge

By Abbey Thomas, Sports Editor
June 5, 2024
University of Utah Softball team players warm up before an NCAA dual meet against Stanford University at the Dumke Family Softball Stadium in Salt Lake City on March 27, 2021. (Photo by Abu Asib | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Softball Exits NCAA Tournament in Heartbreakingly Close Series

By Abbey Thomas, Sports Editor
May 21, 2024
Utah Softball takes on the Weber State Wildcats at Dumke Family Softball Stadium in Salt Lake City on April 17, 2024. (Photo by Sarah Karr | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Softball Upsets Stanford, Surrenders to UCLA in Pac-12 Tournament

By Abbey Thomas, Sports Editor
May 14, 2024
Utah utility player Shonty Passi (11) versus the Weber State Wildcats at Dumke Family Softball Stadium in Salt Lake City on April 17, 2024. (Photo by Sarah Karr | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Softball Sweeps No. 9 Washington at Home

By Abbey Thomas, Sports Editor
May 7, 2024
Utah outfielder Abby Dayton (16) versus the Weber State Wildcats at Dumke Family Softball Stadium in Salt Lake City on April 17, 2024. (Photo by Sarah Karr | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Softball Salvages Oregon State Series, Records Shutout in Final Game

By Abbey Thomas, Sports Editor
April 30, 2024
Utah Softball celebrates after hitting a homerun versus the Arizona Wildcats at the Dumke Family Softball Stadium in Salt Lake City on Friday, April 5, 2024. (Photo by Sarah Karr | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Softball Sweeps Arizona State, Weber State in Dominant Weekend

By Abbey Thomas, Sports Editor
April 17, 2024
Utah forward Alissa Pili (35) versus the South Carolina State Bulldogs at Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Nov. 09, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah’s Alissa Pili Selected by Minnesota Lynx as No. 8 Overall Pick

By Abbey Thomas, Sports Editor
April 15, 2024
The University of Utah women's softball team takes the field against the SDSU Aztecs on Saturday, May 27, 2023.

Utah Softball Dominates Golden Bears in Whirlwind Weekend

By Abbey Thomas, Sports Editor
April 2, 2024
University of Utah versus Oregon at the Dumke Family Softball Stadium in Salt Lake City on Friday, March 18, 2022

Utah Softball Drops Series Against No. 4 Stanford Cardinal

By Abbey Thomas, Sports Editor
March 26, 2024
The U of U softball team during the game against the ASU Sun Devils on April 2, 2021 at the Dumke Family Softball Stadium on campus. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Softball Falters Against Oregon, Reigns Victorious Over BYU

By Abbey Thomas, Sports Editor
March 19, 2024
University of Utah Softball team players warm up before an NCAA dual meet against Stanford University at the Dumke Family Softball Stadium in Salt Lake City on March 27, 2021. (Photo by Abu Asib | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Softball Splits Weekend at Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic

By Abbey Thomas, Sports Editor
February 25, 2024
University of Utah softball team head coach Amy Hogue tips player Julia Noskin (10) during an NCAA dual meet against Stanford University at the Dumke Family Softball Stadium in Salt Lake City on March 27, 2021 (Photo by Abu Asib | Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 13 Utah Softball Nearly Strikes Out in Puerto Vallarta Challenge

By Abbey Thomas, Sports Editor
February 20, 2024
The University of Utah Softball infielders huddle up prior to the start of the game in an NCAA Softball game vs. Arizona at Dumke Family Softball Field in Salt Lake City on April 6, 2019.

Utah Softball Takes Four of Five at NFCA Leadoff Classic

By Abbey Thomas, Sports Editor
February 11, 2024
The Utah Utes cheer after the 2023 Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Las Vegas Bowl: Utah Football Falls to Northwestern in Defensive Battle

By Abbey Thomas and Sean Overton
December 23, 2023
The Utah gymnastics team celebrates on the podium after winning the PAC-12 Gymnastics Championship at the Jon M. Huntsman Center on March 21, 2015. (Photo by Chris Samuels | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Putting the “Rock” in Red Rocks: Greg Marsden’s Story

By Sean Overton and Abbey Thomas
December 15, 2023
The Olympic and Paralympic Cauldron Plaza by Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Sept. 23, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao "Axe" Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

International Olympic Committee Announces Salt Lake as ‘Preferred’ Candidate for 2034 Games

By Abbey Thomas, Sports Editor
November 29, 2023
Utah defensive end Van Fillinger (7) celebrates after recovering a fumble versus the Colorado Buffalos at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Football Snags Win Over Colorado to Claim Final Pac-12 Victory

By Abbey Thomas and Sean Overton
November 25, 2023
The Utah Utes take on the University of Oregon Ducks at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 22 Utah Football Unable to Keep Up With No. 17 Arizona

By Sean Overton and Abbey Thomas
November 18, 2023
Oregon quarterback Bo Nix (10) throws a pass versus the Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Championship Hopes Slip Away as No. 13 Utah Falls to No. 5 Washington

By Abbey Thomas and Sean Overton
November 11, 2023
The Utah Utes celebrate after defeating the Arizona State Sun Devils at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 04, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 18 Utah Scores Seven Touchdowns in Win Over Arizona State

By Sean Overton and Abbey Thomas
November 4, 2023
Utah quarterback Bryson Barnes (16) in the game versus the University of Oregon Ducks at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 8 Oregon Hands No. 13 Utah Worst Home Loss Since 2014

By Abbey Thomas and Sean Overton
October 28, 2023
The MUSS shows posters and flashes the U against the Oregon Ducks at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Nov. 20, 2021. (Photo by Jonathan Wang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

College GameDay Comes to Salt Lake For No. 13 Utah Utes Vs. No. 8 Oregon Ducks

By Sean Overton and Abbey Thomas
October 26, 2023
Utah quarterback Bryson Barnes (16) and safety Sione Vaki (28) celebrate after a touchdown versus the California Golden Bears at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 16 Utah Football Tears Up Golden Bears to Remain Undefeated at Home

By Sean Overton and Abbey Thomas
October 14, 2023
(Design by Brenda Payan Medina | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

The Art of Recreation and Well-being

By Abbey Thomas, Sports Editor
October 4, 2023
The Utah Ute's defense tries to take down the opposing ball-carrier versus the Oregon State Beavers at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Oct. 1, 2022. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 19 Oregon State Beavers Build a Dam, Nearly Shut Out No. 10 Utah

By Abbey Thomas, Sports Editor
September 29, 2023
Utah linebacker Lander Barton (20) lights the U after defeating the Weber State Wildcats at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (Photo by Madeline Van Wagenen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 12 Utah Football Cruises to Victory Over Weber State

By Sean Overton and Abbey Thomas
September 16, 2023
The University of Utah Utes take the field for their matchup against the USC Trojans for the Pac-12 Football championship at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV on Dec. 2, 2022. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 12 Utah Football Pulls Off Last-Minute Touchdowns to Glide Past Baylor

By Abbey Thomas, Sports Editor
September 9, 2023
(Design by Madelyn Foulger | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Breaking Barriers in Baseball: The Salt Lake Occidentals

By Abbey Thomas, Sports Editor
September 1, 2023
The Utah Utes light the U after defeating Florida Gators at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Thursday, Aug.31, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 14 Utah Football Routs Florida in Home Opener

By Abbey Thomas and Sean Overton
August 31, 2023
The University of Utah women’s soccer forward Taliana Kaufusi (8) in the game versus Clemson Tigers at Ute Soccer Field in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Women’s Soccer Falls Prey to No. 19 Clemson in Season Home Opener

By Abbey Thomas, Sports Editor
August 28, 2023
Lacrosse at University of Utah Soccer Field (Photo Courtesy of Ali Eminov | Flickr).

Get Involved: Intramural and Club Sports on Campus at the U

By Abbey Thomas, Sports Editor
August 22, 2023
(Design by Madelyn Foulger | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

The Future of Baseball in Utah

By Abbey Thomas, Sports Editor
May 29, 2023
University of Utah redshirt junior Jayden Kiernan (26) in an NCAA baseball game vs. Washington State at Smith's Ballpark in Salt Lake City, Utah on April 10, 2021.

Utah Baseball Dominates in Series Opener But Falls Short to Cal Poly

By Abbey Thomas, Sports Editor
May 14, 2023
University of Utah sophomore Kai Roberts (27) in a NCAA Baseball game vs. BYU at Smith's Ballpark in Salt Lake City, Utah on March 11, 2021. (Photo by Kevin Cody | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Baseball Sweep Washington State Cougars in Action Packed Weekend

By Abbey Thomas, Sports Editor
May 6, 2023
The Utes baseball team celebrates a victory against the BYU Cougars at Smith's Ballpark on May 8, 2018. (Photo by J. Prather | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Baseball Falls Prey to Wildcats in Series of Three

By Abbey Thomas, Sports Editor
May 2, 2023
University of Utah's head coach Lynne Roberts after the NCAA Women's basketball game vs. the Stanford Cardinal on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023 at the Jon M. Huntsman Center on campus in Salt Lake City.

Making a Difference One Three-Pointer at a Time

By Abbey Thomas, Sports Editor
April 17, 2023
University of Utah redshirt sophomore Matthew Sox (35) in a NCAA baseball game vs. Washington State at Smith's Ballpark in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, April 10, 2021.

Utah Baseball Salvages Tough Weekend with Series Finale Win Over USC

By Abbey Thomas, Sports Editor
April 8, 2023
The University of Utah women's water polo team competes in the first CWPA tournament at the Kearns Aquatic Center in Salt Lake City, on Feb. 11, 2018.

Water You Waiting For? Check Out the Utah Women’s Water Polo Club!

By Abbey Thomas, Sports Editor
April 2, 2023
University of Utah redshirt junior Jayden Kiernan (26) in an NCAA baseball game vs. Washington State at Smith's Ballpark in Salt Lake City, Utah on April 10, 2021.

Utah Baseball Leaves California Empty Handed

By Abbey Thomas, Sports Editor
March 29, 2023
University of Utah women’s basketball forward Alissa Pili (35) in the game versus the Princeton Tigers at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, March 19, 2023.

Utah Women’s Basketball Keeps NCAA Dreams Alive in Close Call Against Princeton

By Abbey Thomas, Sports Editor
March 21, 2023
University of Utah freshman Kai Roberts (27) in an NCAA Baseball game vs. Washington State at Smith's Ballpark in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, April 10, 2021.

Utah Baseball Falls Short of Three in Kleberg Bank College Classic

By Abbey Thomas, Sports Editor
February 28, 2023
The University of Utah women's basketball team lifts the trophy after the win versus the Stanford Cardinal on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023 at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City.

Utah Women’s Basketball Claims First Regular Season Pac-12 Title in Program History

By Abbey Thomas, Sports Editor
February 26, 2023
The University of Utah women's basketball team takes on the Idaho team at the Jon. M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Nov. 7 2022.

Utah Women’s Basketball Endures Tough Weekend in Arizona

By Abbey Thomas, Sports Editor
February 23, 2023
The University of Utah women's basketball team takes on the Idaho team at the Jon. M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Nov. 7 2022.

No. 4 Utah Women’s Basketball Advances to Program’s Highest Ever Ranking

By Max Valva and Abbey Thomas
February 13, 2023
The 2018 FIFA World Cup Final, France vs. Croatia. (Photo by MX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons)

FIFA and Qatar Face Backlash for 2022 World Cup

By Abbey Thomas, Sports Editor
February 10, 2023
The University of Utah women's basketball team takes on Idaho at the Jon. M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Nov. 7 2022.

Women’s Basketball Claims Important Victories in Nail-Biting Weekend in Oregon

By Abbey Thomas, Sports Editor
February 6, 2023
The University of Utah women's basketball team takes on Idaho at the Jon. M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Nov. 7 2022.

No. 7 Utah Women’s Basketball Dominate Los Angeles Powerhouses

By Abbey Thomas and Max Valva
February 1, 2023
The University of Utah women's basketball team takes on the Idaho team at the Jon. M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Nov. 7 2022.

Utah Women’s Basketball Drop the Ball Against Stanford in Pac-12 Showdown

By Abbey Thomas, Sports Editor
January 24, 2023
The University of Utah women's basketball team takes on Idaho at the Jon. M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Nov. 7 2022.

Utah Women’s Basketball Remains Undefeated After Utah-Packed Week

By Abbey Thomas, Sports Editor
December 23, 2022
The University of Utah women's basketball team takes on the Idaho team at the Jon. M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Nov. 7 2022.

Women’s Basketball Tramples Buffaloes in First Pac-12 Meet of the Season

By Abbey Thomas, Sports Editor
December 16, 2022
The University of Utah women's basketball team takes on the Idaho team at the Jon. M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Nov. 7 2022.

Women’s Basketball Demolishes Mississippi Valley in Historic Road Game

By Abbey Thomas, Sports Editor
December 5, 2022
University of Utah women's basketball guard Maka Jackson plays against the USC Trojans at the Jon. M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2021.

Women’s Basketball Ties Records in Huntsman

By Abbey Thomas, Sports Editor
November 18, 2022
The University of Utah women's basketball team takes on Idaho at the Jon. M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Nov. 7 2022.

Utah Women’s Basketball Claim Victory Over Idaho in Impressive Season Opener

By Abbey Thomas, Sports Editor
November 10, 2022
University of Utah Utes women's basketball team takes on the USC Trojans at the Jon. M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2021.

Utah Women’s Basketball Rock Preseason Exhibition

By Abbey Thomas, Sports Editor
October 28, 2022