UTAH TECH UNIVERSITY'S STUDENT NEWS SOURCE | May 09, 2026

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Stewart’s walk-off heroics lift Trailblazers past Fresno State

In a game that swung back and forth over 10 innings, one final big swing from Utah Tech’s Finnegan Stewart gave the Trailblazers an 8-7 walk-off victory over Fresno State University March 20. After the Bulldogs pushed the go-ahead run across in the top of the 10th, Utah Tech headed to the bottom of the […]

OPINION | Washington County needs a professional sports franchise

Washington County needs a professional sports franchise — and the time to pursue one is now. As one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the country, Washington County has experienced steady expansion for more than two decades. New housing developments, expanding businesses and incoming attractions have reshaped the region at a rapid pace. As a […]

Trailblazer softball closes Beehive Classic with shutout victory vs. Utah State

Hosting the final game of the 2026 Beehive Classic March 1, the Utah Tech University softball team secured a 4-0 win vs. Utah State University. After two scoreless innings, the Trailblazers would break through in the third against the Aggies. Drew McKown led off the inning with a base hit up the middle, and two […]

Pappas’ record day leads Utah Tech softball to walk-off victory

Behind a school record three home runs from Kinley Pappas, the Utah Tech University softball team defeated Weber State University to close out the Lyman Classic Feb. 22. The Trailblazer bats got going quickly against their future Big Sky Conference foe, as Pappas led off the game with a solo home run to center field […]

Borden’s career night leads Trailblazers to 60-58 victory over UT Arlington

Led by a career-high 29 points from Kaylee Borden, the Utah Tech University women’s basketball team snapped a nine-game losing streak with a 60-58 win over the University of Texas at Arlington Feb. 18. A win did not appear to be in the cards to start the game, as the Mavericks started the game on a […]

Trailblazer baseball sweeps opening series at UC Riverside

Traveling to Riverside, California, to open the 2026 season, the Utah Tech baseball team won all four games in the season-opening series against the University of California, Riverside, Feb. 13-15. Game 1 Opening day saw the Trailblazers get off to a quick start, scoring the first run of the game in the top of the […]

Game day guide: Trailblazers’ weekly rundown

Thanks to the crossover season, it was another full week of Utah Tech University sports.  Seven different Trailblazer athletic programs competed, highlighted by baseball opening its season with a four-game sweep and men’s basketball winning twice to move into a tie for first place in the conference standings. Baseball Traveling to Riverside, California, to begin […]

2026 Utah Tech baseball preview

With the first pitch only a few days away, it’s time to preview the 2026 Utah Tech University baseball season as the program gears up for its swan song as members of the Western Athletic Conference. Last season The 2025 season certainly had its share of highs and lows for Utah Tech, as the team […]

Trailblazers down UT Arlington in double-overtime thriller

Beginning a three-game homestand, the Utah Tech University men’s basketball team outlasted University of Texas at Arlington in a double-overtime battle Feb. 5, 87-84. The opening half was back-and-forth throughout, with the Trailblazers jumping out to an 8-4 lead after three quick Ethan Potter points under four minutes into the game. Neither team would lead by more […]

Game day guide: Trailblazers’ weekly rundown

It was a busy week of Trailblazer sports, as men’s basketball head coach Jon Judkins tallied his 350th career win at Utah Tech University, while women’s swimming and track set school records. Women’s basketball and tennis were also in action this week. Women’s basketball Utah Tech hosted Abilene Christian University Jan. 29, falling 54-46 in […]