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Balanced scoring and strong second half leads BYU women to win over Weber State

Balanced scoring and strong second half leads BYU women to win over Weber State

Jaxon Wynder, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 22 - 8:36 p.m.

Shorthanded BYU held off the WIldcat's comeback attempt as Sydney Benally's nine points and nine assists lead Cougars to 79-62 win.
BYU soccer does it again, eliminates UCLA on penalties for Round of 16 berth

BYU soccer does it again, eliminates UCLA on penalties for Round of 16 berth

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 21 - 8:33 p.m.

Chelsea Peterson stopped two penalties in a second straight NCAA Tournament shootout, and Mackenzee Vance, Ellie Walbruch, Izzi Stratton and Halle Dixon all converted from the spot to help BYU eliminate UCLA 4-2 on penalties.
Wright tallies 2nd career double-double as No. 9 Cougars cruise to win over No. 23 Wisconsin

Wright tallies 2nd career double-double as No. 9 Cougars cruise to win over No. 23 Wisconsin

Jaxon Wynder, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 21 - 5:45 p.m.

Rob Wright posts double-double alongside Richie Saunders' 26 points as No. 9 BYU takes down No. 23 Wisconsin 98-70 at the Delta Center.
Peterson, BYU extend season, advance over Utah State after dramatic shootout

Peterson, BYU extend season, advance over Utah State after dramatic shootout

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 11:08 p.m.

Izzi Stratton converted her second penalty kick after extra time, and BYU goalkeeper Chelsea Peterson made three saves in the shootout to help fifth-seeded BYU advance.
Jane-erational: BYU's Hedengren adds another 1st-place finish at NCAA Mountain regional

Jane-erational: BYU's Hedengren adds another 1st-place finish at NCAA Mountain regional

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 7:01 p.m.

The fast-rising distance star from Provo added another first-place finish to her freshman season, taking first in the NCAA's Mountain regional meet with a time of 19 minutes, 6.6 seconds Friday.
How 2 cousins from Highland powered BYU soccer to 26th NCAA Tournament in 31 years

How 2 cousins from Highland powered BYU soccer to 26th NCAA Tournament in 31 years

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 13 - 10:21 a.m.

Ellie Walbruch's contributions to BYU women's soccer are easy to quantify, including a team-high 16 goals, but her cousin and fellow starter Lucy Kesler is no less important.
From 8 to great: Walbruch leads BYU soccer to 1st Big 12 Tournament title

From 8 to great: Walbruch leads BYU soccer to 1st Big 12 Tournament title

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 8 - 8:51 p.m.

Walbruch scored her fifth goal in three postseason matches, including the match-winner in a 1-0 over Kansas in the Big 12 women's soccer tournament championship Saturday in Waco, Texas.
BYU overcomes rough shooting performance to defeat San Jose State

BYU overcomes rough shooting performance to defeat San Jose State

Jaxon Wynder, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 8 - 6:26 p.m.

Despite a poor shooting performance, BYU rallies behind their defense and rebounding to defeat San Jose State 70-51
Rinse and repeat: Walbruch bags another brace to lead BYU to Big 12 Tournament final

Rinse and repeat: Walbruch bags another brace to lead BYU to Big 12 Tournament final

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 5 - 6:21 p.m.

Ellie Walbruch scored her second consecutive brace of the postseason, and the eighth-seeded BYU women's soccer advanced to the championship match of the Big 12 Tournament with a 4-0 win over Baylor.
Walbruch's brace helps BYU upend top-seeded TCU on penalties in Big 12 tournament opener

Walbruch's brace helps BYU upend top-seeded TCU on penalties in Big 12 tournament opener

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 3 - 6:12 p.m.

Ellie Walbruch scored a brace, and eighth-seeded BYU upended No. 1 TCU on penalty kicks, 4-2 in the opening round of the Big 12 women's soccer tournament in Fort Worth, Texas.
BYU soccer shuts out rival Utah, clinches final spot in Big 12 Tournament

BYU soccer shuts out rival Utah, clinches final spot in Big 12 Tournament

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 30 - 11:03 p.m.

The Cougars knew they needed some help in Thursday night's regular-season finale on the Hill, but also needed to do their part.
3 early goals to Kansas drop BYU women's soccer to edge of Big 12 Tournament picture

3 early goals to Kansas drop BYU women's soccer to edge of Big 12 Tournament picture

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 23 - 10:01 p.m.

Ellie Walbruch scored her sixth goal in the last four matches for BYU, who dropped to 8-5-3 and 3-4-2 in Big 12 play with the loss to the Jayhawks.
Peterson's debut in goal helps BYU soccer preserve 2-2 draw with No. 21 Colorado

Peterson's debut in goal helps BYU soccer preserve 2-2 draw with No. 21 Colorado

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 20 - 11:39 p.m.

Ellie Walbruch scored her fourth goal in three matches, and Mia Goettsche added a banger to help BYU women's soccer salvage a 2-2 draw with No. 21 Colorado at South Field.
Walbruch's hat trick rallies BYU women's soccer by Arizona

Walbruch's hat trick rallies BYU women's soccer by Arizona

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 16 - 10:40 p.m.

BYU forward Ellie Walbruch scored her first collegiate hat trick as the Cougars held off Arizona 3-2 in front of 3,150 fans Thursday night at South Field.
No. 14 BYU volleyball drops first match to Colorado in Big 12 opener

No. 14 BYU volleyball drops first match to Colorado in Big 12 opener

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 25 - 10:04 p.m.

Ana Burilovic poured in 22 kills, seven digs and four aces as Colorado stunned 14th-ranked BYU, handing the Cougars their first loss of the season in a Big 12 opener for both squads.
West Virginia hands No. 16 BYU soccer 2nd straight loss to open Big 12 play

West Virginia hands No. 16 BYU soccer 2nd straight loss to open Big 12 play

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 10:16 p.m.

Taylor White scored a goal with two assists as the Mountaineers stunned No. 16 BYU to 0-2 in Big 12 play with a 3-2 win Wednesday night in the Cougars' conference home opener at South Field.
Goettsche's brace lifts No. 11 BYU soccer to rare 2-0 win over Utah State

Goettsche's brace lifts No. 11 BYU soccer to rare 2-0 win over Utah State

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 6 - 9:51 p.m.

Goettsche tallied her first career brace as No. 11 BYU women's soccer shut out in-state rival Utah State, 2-0 in front of an announced crowd of 3,213 fans Saturday night at South Field.
No. 13 Arkansas hands No. 11 BYU soccer its first loss of year

No. 13 Arkansas hands No. 11 BYU soccer its first loss of year

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 2 - 10:59 p.m.

Kyndal Ewertz scored the only goal of the match in the 81st minute, and former SEC All-Freshman goalkeeper Smith tied a career high with nine saves.
For mom: Presley Freeman's 1st career goal keeps No. 11 BYU soccer unbeaten, 2-0 over Auburn

For mom: Presley Freeman's 1st career goal keeps No. 11 BYU soccer unbeaten, 2-0 over Auburn

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 29 - 10:54 p.m.

You could say things were a bit personal for Presley Freeman when No. 11 BYU women's soccer hosted Auburn.
Bounced back: Walbruch's penalty lifts No. 19 BYU women's soccer to upset win

Bounced back: Walbruch's penalty lifts No. 19 BYU women's soccer to upset win

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 23 - 10:50 p.m.

Ellie Walbruch converted the lone goal of the match from the penalty spot, and goalkeeper Paiton Collins made it stand up as the 19th-ranked Cougars upset No. 4 UCLA, 1-0 in front of a sold-out crowd at South Field.
She's back: Ellie Walbruch brings leadership role in return to BYU women's soccer

She's back: Ellie Walbruch brings leadership role in return to BYU women's soccer

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 14 - 9:03 a.m.

Walbruch returns to familiar faces with BYU like Mackenzee Vance, Lucy Kessler and Mika Krommenhoek.
After season of learning, No. 19 BYU women's volleyball team to beat in Big 12

After season of learning, No. 19 BYU women's volleyball team to beat in Big 12

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 8 - 9:03 a.m.

Expectations breed confidence, and BYU women's volleyball was a confident group as the Cougars returned to practice ahead of the 2025 season.
BYU-bound Jane Hedengren adds another national honor at ESPYS

BYU-bound Jane Hedengren adds another national honor at ESPYS

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted July 16 - 9:03 p.m.

The former Timpview High distance star was named national female player of the year by Gatorade, an award given to her at Wednesday night's ESPY Awards.
Meet the former BYU lacrosse player named the next leader of the PGA Tour

Meet the former BYU lacrosse player named the next leader of the PGA Tour

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted June 17 - 9:14 a.m.

Brian Rolapp, who grew up in the Washington D.C. area and earned an MBA from Harvard, spent the past 20 years as one of the NFL's top executives.
NCAA track and field: Lexy Halladay-Lowry paces BYU women with steeplechase runner-up

NCAA track and field: Lexy Halladay-Lowry paces BYU women with steeplechase runner-up

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted June 14 - 11:45 p.m.

The BYU senior set an all-time school record in the 3,000-meter steeplechase Saturday night, claiming national runner-up honors in 9 minutes, 8.68 seconds at Heyward Field in Eugene, Oregon.