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Vulcans rally to cool down Storm

Dixie State University women’s basketball got off to a hot start Thursday, but it wasn’t enough to hold off the Vulcans’ rally.  The Storm scored 22 first quarter points to get out in front against the University of Hawaii-Hilo before surrendering an 11-point fourth quarter lead in the 68-83 loss.  The DSU lead was an […]

Storm trump Argonauts, fall victim to Sea Lions

Dixie State University men’s basketball gave students a warm welcome back from winter break with an explosive victory over Notre Dame de Namur University Jan. 14, and a thrilling overtime loss to Point Loma Nazarene University Monday. In the first game against NDNU, senior guard Mason Sawyer and sophomore guard Trevor Hill combined for 36 […]

Kid Ink to headline annual Dixie Fest

The ink is barely dry on a deal that will bring up-and-coming hip-hop star Brian “Kid Ink” Collins to St. George this spring for Dixie Fest 2016.  Collins will be headlining the Dixie State University Student Association’s Dixie Fest March 18. The announcement was made at the Toga Dance Saturday. Sarah Ramaker, DSUSA vice president […]

Women’s team struggles over break

While most students left campus for the winter break, Dixie State University women’s basketball players stayed on-site to go to battle on the hardwood.     DSU opened its conference home slate against nationally-ranked No. 25 Azusa Pacific University Dec. 19, a team it has never beaten. The Storm’s struggles continued as the Cougars held a […]

New year, new era for DSU football

As the new year rings in, a new era in Dixie State University football does the same.     Shay McClure was named the head coach of DSU football following the sudden resignation of Scott Brumfield as the season came to a close.    “It’s time to roll up the sleeves and go to work,” McClure […]

Volleyball historic season ends in heartbreak

Despite a valiant effort, David could not beat Goliath this time around.  Dixie State University’s volleyball team fell to No. 1 ranked University of Alaska-Anchorage in the first round of the NCAA West Regional tournament in front of a record-breaking crowd Friday night.  “It was awesome playing in front of a crowd like that,” said […]

Athletic programs expected to grow, not yet confirmed

President Biff Williams announced plans to maintain Dixie State University’s Title IX compliance. In the “Direction of Dixie” forum Nov. 17, Williams unveiled strategies to improve student life by focusing on athletics. The purpose of the forum was to convey his intentions of making St. George a true “college town” which entails an increase in […]

DSU women remain winless over break

Dixie State University women’s basketball remained winless over Thanksgiving break, but the Storm are thankful for their ever-improving play. “We’re getting better,” head coach Jenny Thigpin said. “We scheduled tough teams at the beginning of the year for that reason. We are more concerned with getting better as a team right now than we are […]

DSU women battle UVU in exhibition play

Dixie State University women’s basketball traveled to northern Utah for the second week in a row to take on yet another Division I opponent in an exhibition matchup.  The Storm continued their early season struggles as they lost to Utah Valley University 77-63 and dropped to 0-4 in the young season. Despite the loss, DSU played as […]

DSU follows up PacWest title with in-state win

Dixie State University volleyball wrapped up regular season play with a two-game home stand in preparation for the NCAA tournament.  DSU was forced to fend off upset-minded Westminster College Wednesday Nov. 18, just three days after clinching the school’s first ever conference championship. The Storm came into the game with an 18-9 overall record and […]