UTAH TECH UNIVERSITY'S STUDENT NEWS SOURCE | May 18, 2024

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Despite loud Homecoming crowd, Trailblazers took defeat

For the second week in a row, the Utah Tech University football team lost a close matchup within the final minutes of the game. Trailblazer nation showed up for the homing football game against Eastern Kentucky University with the Greater Zion Stadium buzzing with excitement. However, the night would be filled with twists, turns and […]

Utah Tech women’s basketball star turns heads before start of season

After last year’s performance by Breaunna Gillen, she was named the 2023-2024 Western Athletic Conference Preseason Player of the Year.  Gillen, a fifth-year senior exercise science major from West Jordan, has an extensive athletic resume while playing at Utah Tech University with multiple awards and milestones including: She has also been named in the 25-player […]

Third times a charm: Utah Tech Blaze dance team qualifies for Nationals

The Utah Tech University Blaze dance team is setting the stage on fire for the third consecutive year as they gear up to compete at the USA National Finals competition. The Blaze dance team, similar to all other sports teams at Utah Tech, holds practice four to five times a week. Practice regularly starts with […]

Utah Tech men’s soccer team on final stretch

Utah Tech University men’s soccer team looks to close out the season with success as they take on Grand Canyon University Oct. 19. The men’s soccer team will play against Western Athletic Conference opponent GCU in Phoenix, with the last time these two teams met being at the Greater Zion stadium. The Trailblazers came out […]

Freshman athletes overcome competitive challenges to Division I

Utah Tech University welcomes new freshman athletes every year, although adapting to the demands of playing Division I is a challenge they must overcome. These freshman athletes quickly learned how to structure their days effectively, to excel both on the field and in the classroom. Many of them faced the reality that they might not […]

From across the globe to the court, Utah Tech tennis welcomes international players

The Utah Tech University women’s tennis team is an example of how talent transcends borders with the majority of its players being international students. The tennis team has 11 athletes on their roster this year. Seven of them are from another country outside of the United States. Student-athletes from other countries outside of the U.S. […]

Utah Tech softball: chasing last year’s glory in fall season opener

The Utah Tech University softball team is strategizing to mirror the success of last year as they start their fall season against in-state universities. The team ended last year as the Western Athletic Conference regular season champions with a conference record of 19-5 and an overall record of 35-19. Conference play for the Trailblazers won’t […]

Last minute goal saves Utah Tech women’s soccer team from loss in conference play

The Utah Tech University women’s soccer team scored a last-minute goal Thursday against California Baptist University to close the game in a 2-2 draw. This Western Athletic Conference matchup saw both teams urgently fighting to come out on top. Despite CBU scoring the first point early on, the Trailblazers remained resilient, displaying teamwork by matching […]

Men’s volleyball club spikes excitement with new team additions

The Utah Tech University men’s volleyball club is spiking its way to success, serving up a season filled with teamwork and determination. The men’s volleyball club has been a sanctioned club for three years. It consists of 18 young men going out week after week to play and compete in a sport they love. The […]

Fans rally behind Utah Tech volleyball team despite loss

The Utah Tech University women’s volleyball team faced off against California Baptist University and ultimately fell short of victory. The team started out their conference play with a loss to CBU at home losing 0-3. The Trailblazers battled with the Lancers in the first set, fighting back and forth. Both teams were making plays and […]