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BYU men's lacrosse captures 6th MCLA national title, tied for most in club history

BYU men's lacrosse captures 6th MCLA national title, tied for most in club history

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted May 9 - 1:28 p.m.

Gavin Taylor totaled eight goals, and the Cougars pulled away from Virginia Tech 16-13 to capture a second MCLA national title in three years Saturday at River City Sportsplex near Richmond, Virginia.
BYU gymnastics promotes associate head coach after coaching dismissal

BYU gymnastics promotes associate head coach after coaching dismissal

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted May 4 - 3:28 p.m.

The Cougars promoted associate head coach Natalie Broekman to be the next women's gymnastics coach after veteran coach Guard Young's contract was not renewed.
Why this Utah lacrosse player traded red for blue, and is starring at club level

Why this Utah lacrosse player traded red for blue, and is starring at club level

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted April 24 - 9:08 a.m.

Mason Quick, a former high school All-American from Corner Canyon transferred from Utah to BYU after his freshman season, and currently leads the nation with 100 points while excelling in club lacrosse.
Cultural shift: Seniors provide glimpse of No. 10 BYU men's volleyball's previous heights

Cultural shift: Seniors provide glimpse of No. 10 BYU men's volleyball's previous heights

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted April 12 - 12:35 p.m.

In a two-match split with No. 4 USC in the regular-season home finale, BYU men's volleyball showed a glimpse of what the Cougars once were — and can still become.
Double or nothing: BYU's Jane Hedengren wins 2nd national title with 3K gold

Double or nothing: BYU's Jane Hedengren wins 2nd national title with 3K gold

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted March 14 - 7:38 p.m.

The BYU freshman cruised to a meet-record time of 8 minutes, 36.61 seconds in the 3,000 meters to claim her second individual championship at the NCAA indoor track and field championships.
BYU super freshman Jane Hedengren wins 5K indoor national title

BYU super freshman Jane Hedengren wins 5K indoor national title

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted March 13 - 9:53 p.m.

The distance running phenom from BYU won her first collegiate national title Friday.
LOVB Salt Lake leaning on fight, leadership during 4-match losing skid

LOVB Salt Lake leaning on fight, leadership during 4-match losing skid

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted March 5 - 11:41 p.m.

It's the fourth straight loss for LOVB Salt Lake, which dropped to 8-4 after back-to-back losses to Atlanta but still remains tied atop the six-team league.
200 wins later, BYU coach Shawn Olmstead still 'luckiest dude in the world'

200 wins later, BYU coach Shawn Olmstead still 'luckiest dude in the world'

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 22 - 1:24 p.m.

One thing remains constant for BYU men's volleyball coach Shawn Olmstead, whose 11 seasons in charge have seen remarkable growth in his own program as well as the game on a national level.
'The sky's the limit': BYU's other AJ helping No. 8 men's volleyball to 3-0 start

'The sky's the limit': BYU's other AJ helping No. 8 men's volleyball to 3-0 start

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 11:50 a.m.

AJ Cottle, the Cougars' 6-foot-8 freshman on the volleyball court, has plenty of time to decide if you want to call him "Slim Reaper," "AJ Dy-Bounce-a" or any of his other myriad nicknames after his freshman year.
Circumstances aside, Trent Moser happy in return to No. 8 BYU volleyball for senior season

Circumstances aside, Trent Moser happy in return to No. 8 BYU volleyball for senior season

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 10 - 9:48 a.m.

Moser had the first kill of the opening set, and finished with 14 kills and four blocks as the No. 8-ranked Cougars opened the 2026 season with a 25-22, 25-20, 25-18 win over NEC contenders Friday night.
Rob Neilson needed something special to leave Utah State. He says his alma mater was that

Rob Neilson needed something special to leave Utah State. He says his alma mater was that

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 5:15 p.m.

Rob Neilson made his first public appearance as the seventh head coach of the BYU women's volleyball program Thursday morning with humor, emotion and looking about 10 years younger.
NCAA volleyball: BYU, Utah fall in 5-set tournament openers

NCAA volleyball: BYU, Utah fall in 5-set tournament openers

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 10:41 p.m.

The BYU women's volleyball's stay in a 14th consecutive NCAA Tournament was cut short for a second straight year Thursday evening.
Top-seeded Stanford blanks BYU soccer in NCAA third-round match

Top-seeded Stanford blanks BYU soccer in NCAA third-round match

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 24 - 5:18 p.m.

Jasmine Aikey notched a brace in the first 20 minutes, and Eleanor Klinger added two goals and two assists as top-seeded Stanford blanked the Cougars 6-0 to advance to the quarterfinals of the NCAA women's soccer tournament Monday.
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  |  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  |  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  |  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  |  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  |  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  |  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  |  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  |  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  |  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  |  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  |  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  |  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.