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    Aggies Sign Three High School Standouts To National Letters Of Intent  Nov 22, 2008
    She is also a member of Club Utah Volleyball which is coached by Chris Gorny. "I am happy that Sami is going to be a part of our program here at Utah State," said DuBose. (Utahstateaggies.com)

    No. 22 Ute Volleyball Sweeps Wyoming, 3-0  Nov 21, 2008
    SALT LAKE CITY -The Utes' tied for match-high honors with nine kills as the No. 22 Utah volleyball team defeated Wyoming (25-16, 25-20, 25-17) for its 13th consecutive Mountain West Conference victory Thursday at Crimson Court. "It was night and day from our last match at Wyoming [a 3-0 defeat in Laramie, Wyo., on Sept. 20]," head coach said. (Utahutes.com)

    No. 22 Utah Volleyball Can Lock Up MWC Title With Pair Of Wins  Nov 18, 2008
    The No. 22 Utah volleyball team (20-5, 12-2) can win its third Mountain West Conference regular-season title in school history with a pair of wins at Crimson Court this weekend. The Utes will put their 12-match MWC win streak on the line Thursday against Wyoming at 7 p.m., then take on No. 15 Colorado State Saturday at 1 p.m.. (Utahutes.com)

    No. 23 Utah Volleyball Tops BYU In Five Sets  Nov 15, 2008
    SALT LAKE CITY - Middle blocker tied her season high with 13 kills and also pitched in three digs and two blocks as the 23rd-ranked University of Utah volleyball team completed its season-sweep of BYU with a five-set win (25-16, 29-31, 16-25, 25-20, 15-11) in the final Deseret First Duel match Friday at Crimson Court ... Launiere now has 13 career 20-win seasons and has achieved the mark during 12 of her last 13 years at the helm of the Utah volleyball program ... After two wins for the Utah... (Utahutes.com)

    No. 23 Utah Volleyball Hosts Deseret Duel versus BYU  Nov 11, 2008
    SALT LAKE CITY - The No. 23 University of Utah volleyball team (19-5, 11-2 MWC) puts its 11-match Mountain West Conference win streak on the line in the second Deseret First Duel match of the season against BYU Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Crimson Court. Heading into Friday's match, the Utes are a half game ahead of Colorado State in the win column and tied in the loss column in the MWC standings. (Utahutes.com)

    Ute Volleyball Improves To No. 23 In Bison/AVCA Coaches Poll  Nov 11, 2008
    SALT LAKE CITY - With a pair of Mountain West Conference road victories at San Diego State and UNLV last week, the University of Utah volleyball team improved one spot to No. 23 in the Bison/AVCA Coaches Top 25 Poll, the AVCA announced Monday. Utah (19-5, 11-2 MWC) has won 11 consecutive conference matches and 12 of its last 13 contests overall. (Utahutes.com)

    No. 24 Utah Volleyball Tops UNLV, 3-1  Nov 9, 2008
    - Utah outside hitter notched the 18th double-double of her career, her sixth this season, to lead the No. 24 University of Utah volleyball team to a 3-1 win at UNLV (25-27, 25-17, 25-22, 25-19) Saturday at the Cox Pavilion. Utah (19-5, 11-2 MWC) outhit the Rebels. (Utahutes.com)

    No. 24 Utah Volleyball Takes Road Sweep at San Diego State  Nov 7, 2008
    714 hitting percentage to help the No. 24 University of Utah volleyball team take its 10th consecutive Mountain West Conference win with a 3-0 sweep (25-13, 25-17, 25-23) of San Diego State Thursday in Peterson Gym. Utah is 18-5 overall and 10-2 in MWC play this season. (Utahutes.com)

    No. 24 Utah Volleyball Completes MWC Road Slate At San Diego State And UNLV  Nov 4, 2008
    SALT LAKE CITY - The 24th-ranked University of Utah volleyball team (17-5, 9-2 MWC) travels west for its final Mountain West Conference road matches this week. The Utes take on San Diego State in San Diego Thursday at 8 p.m. MT, then face UNLV in Las Vegas Saturday at 2 p.m. MT.. (Utahutes.com)

    Utah Volleyball Earns 3-0 Win Over TCU  Nov 3, 2008
    SALT LAKE CITY - Utah middle blocker tied her season high with 13 kills and added a match-high eight blocks as the University of Utah volleyball team defeated TCU in three sets (25-18, 25-17, 25-15) Sunday at Crimson Court. Utah (17-5, 9-2 MWC) has won nine consecutive Mountain West Conference matches and now boasts a perfect 4-0 record this season against conference foes at Crimson Court. (Utahutes.com)

    Utah Volleyball Wins Eighth Consecutive MWC Match, Beats New Mexico 3-1  Oct 31, 2008
    SALT LAKE CITY - Utah senior notched a career-high 22 kills as the University of Utah volleyball team won its eighth consecutive Mountain West Conference match with a 3-1 victory against New Mexico (25-22, 25-21, 23-25, 26-24) Thursday at Crimson Court. Utah (16-5, 8-2 MWC) has not lost a conference match since Sept. 20 and has won three straight home matches. (Utahutes.com)

    Ute Volleyball Welcomes New Mexico and TCU  Oct 29, 2008
    SALT LAKE CITY - The University of Utah volleyball team (15-5, 7-2 MWC) hosts Mountain West Conference foes New Mexico (Thursday at 7 p.m.) and TCU (Sunday at 1 p.m.) this weekend at Crimson Court in Salt Lake City. Last Week. (Utahutes.com)

    Ute Volleyball's Eight-Match Win Streak Snapped At No. 7 Oregon  Oct 28, 2008
    - totaled 15 kills, two service aces and two blocks but the University of Utah volleyball team had its eight-match win streak snapped at No. 7 Oregon (17-25, 26-24, 15-25, 22-25) in a 3-1 non-conference loss Monday at McArthur Court. "This was a good match for us to learn a lot from," head coach said. (Utahutes.com)

    Utah Volleyball Takes 3-0 Victory At Air Force  Oct 26, 2008
    - Ute outside hitter posted an impressive all-around performance with 10 kills, seven digs, and four blocks as the University of Utah volleyball team extended its season-long win steak to eight matches with a 3-0 (25-16, 25-17, 25-21) win over Air Force Saturday night in Cadet Gym. In its first match in more than a week, the Utes completed their season sweep of the Falcons and extended their set-winning streak to seven by outhitting Air Force. (Utahutes.com)

    Utah Volleyball Continues Road Swing At Air Force, #7 Oregon  Oct 21, 2008
    SALT LAKE CITY - The University of Utah volleyball team (14-4, 6-2 MWC) heads to Colorado Springs, Colo. to face the Air Force Academy Saturday at 7 p.m. The Utes are one game behind Colorado State for the Mountain West Conference lead after the first half of the league slate. (Utahutes.com)

    Utah Volleyball Travels To BYU For Deseret First Duel  Oct 14, 2008
    SALT LAKE CITY - The University of Utah volleyball team (13-4, 5-2 MWC) heads to Provo, Utah for a Deseret First Duel match against Brigham Young Friday at 7 p.m. The Utes are enjoying the momentum of a six-match winning streak, their longest of the season, while the Cougars are in the midst of a four-match losing streak. The match will be televised live on BYU-TV.. (Utahutes.com)

    Utah Volleyball Earns Sixth Consecutive Win, Beats San Diego State 3-1  Oct 13, 2008
    SALT LAKE CITY - Ute middle blocker was one block shy of her second double-double of the season with 11 kills and nine blocks as the University of Utah volleyball team earned its sixth consecutive victory with a 3-1 win against San Diego State (21-25, 25-14, 25-18, 25-15) Saturday at Crimson Court. Utah (13-4, 5-2 MWC) outhit San Diego State. (Utahutes.com)

    Utah Volleyball Sweeps UNLV, 3-0  Oct 10, 2008
    SALT LAKE CITY - surpassed 1,000 kills and the Utah volleyball team earned its fifth consecutive win of the season in a 3-0 victory (25-13, 25-14, 25-22) against UNLV Thursday at Crimson Court. "We executed at a high level throughout the match," head coach said. (Utahutes.com)

    Utah Volleyball Returns To Crimson Court To Host UNLV And SDSU  Oct 7, 2008
    SALT LAKE CITY - The University of Utah volleyball team (11-4, 3-2 MWC) is in the midst of a four-match win streak. The Utes come back to Salt Lake City after a three-match road swing to face UNLV and San Diego State. (Utahutes.com)

    Ute Volleyball Wins Fourth Straight Match, Defeats New Mexico 3-1  Oct 5, 2008
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The University of Utah volleyball team received another impressive performance from senior outside hitter , who slammed down a career-high 21 kills, to lead the Utes to a 3-1 win at New Mexico (25-21, 28-26, 13-25, 25-21) Saturday. "It was a close match throughout," head coach said. (Utahutes.com)

    Ute Volleyball Gains Non-conference Win At Weber State, 3-1  Oct 3, 2008
    OGDEN, Utah - Despite not having a kill in the first set, senior middle blocker led the University of Utah volleyball team with 13 kills in a non-conference win, 3-1 (22-25, 25-21, 25-17, 25-19), Tuesday at Swenson Gym in Ogden, Utah. Utah (9-4, 1-2 MWC) hit. (Utahutes.com)

    Utah Volleyball Hits The Road To Face In-State Rival Weber State And Pair Of MWC Foes  Oct 3, 2008
    SALT LAKE CIIY - The University of Utah volleyball team (8-4, 1-2 MWC) travels for a trio of road matches this week, starting against Weber State Tuesday at 7 p.m., in Ogden, Utah. The Utes continue Mountain West Conference play at TCU on Thursday at 6 p.m., in Fort Worth, Texas. (Utahutes.com)

    Utah Volleyball Picks Up Road Win At TCU, 3-0  Oct 3, 2008
    FORT WORTH, Texas - The University of Utah volleyball team was led by 14 kills from in a 3-0 win at TCU (25-22, 25-23, 25-19) Thursday in the University Rec Center. Utah (10-4, 2-2 MWC) got a match-high 14 kills from Baird, who was the only player in double-digits in the match, hitting for. (Utahutes.com)

    Utah Volleyball Takes On Air Force In MWC Home Opener  Sep 23, 2008
    SALT LAKE CITY - The Utah volleyball team (7-4, 0-2 MWC) plays its first Mountain West Conference home match of the season at 7 p.m., Thursday at Crimson Court against Air Force. Last Week. (Utahutes.com)

    Utah Volleyball Drops Three-set Match At Wyoming  Sep 21, 2008
    - Senior middle blocker had 10 kills and six blocks but the University of Utah volleyball team could not avoid its third consecutive loss (25-22, 25-20, 25-18) Saturday at Wyoming in the UniWyo Sports Center. Utah (7-4, 0-2 MWC) dropped to 0-4 when losing the first set this season and are 1-3 in five-set matches this year. (Utahutes.com)

    Utah Volleyball Loses 3-2 At No. 15 Colorado State  Sep 19, 2008
    - slammed down the 1,000th kill of her career but the University of Utah volleyball team lost 3-2 (20-25, 22-25, 25-13, 28-26, 12-15) in its Mountain West Conference opener against No. 15 Colorado State Thursday at Moby Arena. "I'm proud of the way our team came back," head coach said. (Utahutes.com)

    Utah Opens MWC Slate at No. 15 Colorado State and Wyoming  Sep 16, 2008
    The Utah volleyball team (7-2) begins its Mountain West Conference schedule on the road Thursday at No. 15 Colorado State and Saturday at Wyoming. First serve for both matches is set for 7 p.m.. (Utahutes.com)

    Ute Volleyball Drops 3-2 Decision to No. 15 Purdue  Sep 14, 2008
    SALT LAKE CITY - had 14 kills and 13 digs but the University of Utah volleyball team dropped a five-set decision to No. 15 Purdue, 3-2 (25-22, 21-25, 19-25, 25-19, 15-12) in the final match of the Utah Classic Saturday at Crimson Court. Utah (7-2) finished the Utah Classic with a 2-1 record and featured a balanced attack with four players reaching double-figures in the final match. (Utahutes.com)

    Utah Volleyball Beats Saint Louis, 3-0  Sep 14, 2008
    SALT LAKE CITY - The University of Utah volleyball team needed to win its first 25-plus-point-set of the season to complete its second sweep in as many matches at the Utah Classic, but the Utes won 3-0 (25-21, 25-23, 32-30) against Saint Louis at Crimson Court Saturday morning. Utah (7-1) has now won five matches in a row and is now 4-0 at home this season. (Utahutes.com)

    Utah Volleyball Claims Sweep Of Utah State  Sep 13, 2008
    SALT LAKE CITY - Junior outside hitter turned in her second double-double performance of the season as the University of Utah volleyball team (6-1) swept its fourth match of the year with a 3-0 win (25-21, 25-16, 25-23) over Utah State in the second contest of the Utah Classic at Crimson Court Friday. After falling behind 23-20 in the midst of a 3-0 Utah State run in the third set, Utah head coach called a timeout late in the third set. (Utahutes.com)

    Ute Volleyball Hosts Utah Classic  Sep 9, 2008
    The Utah volleyball team (5-1) hosts its second home tournament of the season, the Utah Classic, Friday and Saturday at Crimson Court ... The 2008 edition of the Utah volleyball team is off to arguably one of the best starts in program history. (Utahutes.com)

    Utah Volleyball Defeats New Mexico State, 3-1  Sep 8, 2008
    LAS CRUCES, N.M. - In the first true road match of the season, senior middle blocker led the way with 18 kills to lead the Utah volleyball team to a 3-1 (25-18, 19-25, 25-20, 25-21) win in the final match of the New Mexico State Tournament against the host Aggies Sunday at the Pan American Center. "This was a huge win for us," head coach said. (Utahutes.com)

    Utah Volleyball Sweeps Second Match Of Season, 3-0 Over Florida Gulf Coast  Sep 7, 2008
    LAS CRUCES, N.M. - Senior outside hitter put on an impressive all-around display with 10 kills, nine digs and a career-high-tying six blocks as the University of Utah volleyball team bounced back with a 3-0 win (25-21, 25-13, 25-19) against Florida Gulf Coast in the New Mexico State Tournament Saturday morning at the Pan American Center. "We just played a steady match," Utah head coach said. (Utahutes.com)

    Utah Volleyball Earns Second Consecutive Sweep, defeats Houston, 3-0  Sep 7, 2008
    LAS CRUCES, N.M. - Four different Utes pounded down exactly 10 kills to lead Utah volleyball to its second consecutive sweep, and its third of the season, in a 3-0 win (25-17, 25-21, 25-16) against Houston Saturday at the Pan American Center. Utah (4-1) is off to its best start since 2002 when the Utes started 5-0 and now stand 2-4 all-time against Houston. (Utahutes.com)

    Ute Volleyball Suffers First Defeat Of Season To No. 4 Texas, 3-0  Sep 6, 2008
    LAS CRUCES, N.M. - The Utes got eight kills apiece from and but the Utah volleyball team could not avoid its first loss of the season against No. 4 Texas, 3-0 (25-16, 25-15, 25-15) Friday at the Pan American Center. "Texas really played a strong match," head coach. (Utahutes.com)

    Utah Volleyball Begins Road Slate At New Mexico State Tournament  Sep 3, 2008
    The Utah volleyball team (2-0) takes to the road for the first time this season, heading to Las Cruces, N.M., for four matches in the New Mexico State Tournament. Utah will face #4 Texas at 4 p.m., Friday at the Pan American Center, then will have a pair of matches Saturday against Florida Gulf Coast (10 a.m.) and Houston (4:30 p.m.) before wrapping up the event against the host school, New Mexico State at 7 p.m., Sunday. (Utahutes.com)

    Utah Volleyball Wins 3-2 Thriller Over Santa Clara  Sep 1, 2008
    SALT LAKE CITY - Senior outside hitter and junior outside hitter led the way with the Utes' first double-double performances of the season and the University of Utah volleyball team outlasted Santa Clara for a 3-2 (25-23, 24-26, 20-25, 25-19, 15-13) victory in the final match of the Ute Invitational Sunday at Crimson Court. Haynie registered a match-high-tying 21 kills and 10 digs for Utah (2-0). (Utahutes.com)

    Utah Opens Season With Sweep Of Utah Valley  Aug 30, 2008
    SALT LAKE CITY - Behind the strength of a balanced offensive attack, the University of Utah volleyball team opened its season with a three-set sweep (25-17, 25-10, 25-22) of Utah Valley during the first night of the Ute Invitational Friday at Crimson Court. Utah (1-0) featured a versatile offense throughout the match as both and surpassed double digits in kills. (Utahutes.com)

    Utah Volleyball To Host Ute Invitational  Aug 26, 2008
    The Utah volleyball team begins its 2008 season with a pair of matches in the Ute Invitational this weekend at Crimson Court. In the season opener for both teams, the Utes will face Utah Valley at 7 p.m. Friday. (Utahutes.com)

    2008 Utah Volleyball Season Outlook  Aug 19, 2008
    The Official Athletic Site of the University of Utah. Key returning players include Lori Baird, Kathryn Haynie and Emillie Toone. (Utahutes.com)

    2008 Volleyball Television Schedule Announced  Jul 15, 2008
    SALT LAKE CITY - The Utah volleyball team will play on television three times in 2008, with two matches to be featured on the MountainWest Sports Network (The Mtn. while CBS College Sports Network (CBS C) will broadcast one match. (Utahutes.com)

    2008 Ute Volleyball Tickets On Sale Now  Jun 20, 2008
    SALT LAKE CITY - Utah volleyball season tickets for 2008 are on sale now at and by phone at 801-581-UTIX.. The Utes host two tournaments as part of the 2008 home schedule, the Ute Invitational (Aug 29-21) and the Utah Classic (Sept. (Utahutes.com)

    Utes Host Spring Tournament March 29  Mar 6, 2008
    The Utah volleyball team ended its 2007 season with a 15-15 record. . (Utahutes.com)

    Baird Earned Regional Honors  Dec 6, 2007
    SALT LAKE CITY - Junior Utah volleyball player earned an honorable mention selection to the All-West Region team, it was announced today by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA). She was also named as an honorable mention player last year. (Utahutes.com)

    Volleyball Announces Three Signees  Nov 27, 2007
    Launiere on Bradshaw: "Miranda will bring size and athleticism to our team and will fit perfectly into our style of Utah Volleyball.". Sarah Hibbert (OH, 6-1, Anchorage, Alaska, South Anchorage HS). (Utahutes.com)

    Utes Upset No. 20 Colorado State, 3-2, at MWC Tournament  Nov 24, 2007
    LAS VEGAS - Behind four players in double digit kills, the fifth-seeded Utah volleyball team won a hard-fought five-game match, 3-2 (23-30, 30-16, 18-30, 30-22, 15-12), against No. 20 and top-seed Colorado State in the second round of the Mountain West Conference Tournament. Utah moves on to play UNLV in the championship match, at 8 p.m. PT, in the Cox Pavilion on the campus of the host Rebels. (Utahutes.com)

    Utah Sweeps San Diego State, 3-0, on Senior Night  Nov 18, 2007
    SALT LAKE CITY - The Utah volleyball team closed out the regular season with a 3-0 sweep of San Diego State, Saturday evening on Crimson Court. led Utah with 13 kills and nine digs. (Utahutes.com)

    Utes Upset No. 25 UNLV, 3-1  Nov 17, 2007
    302, the Utah volleyball team upset No. 25 UNLV, 3-1 (31-29, 26-30, 30-24, 30-18), Friday evening on Crimson Court. led the Utes with 17 kills on the night. (Utahutes.com)

    Haynie Named ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District VIII  Nov 13, 2007
    The Utah volleyball team (11-14, 7-7 MWC) closes out the regular season this weekend, beginning Friday, Nov. 16 against UNLV.. Junior Kathryn Haynie is eligible for Academic All-America honors. (Utahutes.com)

    Utes Earn Hard-Fought 3-1 Win Over New Mexico  Nov 4, 2007
    ALBUQUERQUE - The Utah volleyball team closed out its week with a hard-fought 3-1 victory over New Mexico on Saturday, Nov. 3. The match was a true team effort, as several players stepped up to play well for Utah. (Utahutes.com)

    Utah Gets Second Straight Sweep, 3-0 over Wyoming  Oct 27, 2007
    SALT LAKE CITY - Led by 13 kills, the Utah volleyball team earned its second straight sweep with a 3-0 win over Wyoming, 31-29, 30-28, 31-29. Baird hit. (Utahutes.com)

    Haynie Leads Utes in 3-1 Loss to No. 21 Colorado State  Oct 21, 2007
    - tallied 18 kills as the Utah volleyball team fell to No. 21 Colorado State, 3-1, on Saturday, Oct. 20, in Fort Collins. recorded 15 kills while had 10 kills and six blocks. (Utahutes.com)

    Utah Returns Home For NMSU, New Mexico and TCU  Oct 3, 2007
    SALT LAKE CITY - The Utah volleyball team puts a four-match winning streak on the line against No. 22 New Mexico State on Wednesday, Oct. 3. The Utes return to Mountain West Conference action on Friday, Oct. 5, against New Mexico and take on TCU on Saturday, Oct. 6. (Utahutes.com)

    Utah Sweeps Air Force, 3-0  Sep 29, 2007
    - The Utah volleyball team won its third-straight match of the season with a 3-0 sweep of Air Force on Friday, Sept. 28. led Utah with 11 kills with a service ace and five digs. (Utahutes.com)

    Launiere Elected as President-Elect of AVCA  Sep 27, 2007
    SALT LAKE CITY - The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) has announced that Utah volleyball head coach has been elected as the President-Elect of the AVCA Board of Directors. Launiere begins her term as President-Elect on Jan. 1, 2008. (Utahutes.com)

    Utah Opens MWC Campaign with 3-1 Loss to SDSU  Sep 14, 2007
    - Led by career-high 22 kills, the Utah volleyball team dropped its first conference match of the season, 3-1, to San Diego State. Haynie also had three blocks and 12 digs in the loss. (Utahutes.com)

    Two Spikers Named MWC Scholar Athletes  Jun 28, 2007
    SALT LAKE CITY - The University of Utah volleyball team saw a pair of its members honored by the Mountain West Conference today, being named to the MWC Scholar Athlete team. Representing Utah are , and. (Utahutes.com)

    Volleyball Releases Competitive 2007 Schedule  May 16, 2007
    SALT LAKE CITY -University of Utah volleyball head coach announced the team's 2007 schedule on Tuesday, and it ranks among one of the most competitive slates in program history. "This is one of the toughest schedules a Utah volleyball team has ever faced," notes Launiere. (Utahutes.com)

    Three Ute Spikers Named to A2 National Team  Mar 27, 2007
    SALT LAKE CITY - Three University of Utah volleyball players have been named to the U.S. Women's National Volleyball A2 program in late spring as setter , outside hitter and middle blocker all earned spots on the 20-member team ... "This will be a great chance for them to play with and against some of the best players in the country as well as to represent the University of Utah volleyball program.". (Utahutes.com)

    Volleyball's European Trip Journal - Days 2 & 3  Mar 21, 2007
    Journal entries from Utah Volleyball players in Italy. . (Utahutes.com)

    Volleyball Preseason Trip Takes Utes to Italy  Mar 16, 2007
    The University of Utah volleyball team is off to Italy for a week of sightseeing and volleyball ... Please check the Utah Volleyball page at www ... Beth Launiere is taking the Utah volleyball team to Italy during Spring Break. (Utahutes.com)

    Volleyball To Open 2007 at Prestigious AVCA College Volleyball Showcase  Mar 1, 2007
    SALT LAKE CITY - The University of Utah volleyball team will begin the 2007 regular season at one of the premiere college tournaments, joining perennial powers Nebraska, Tennessee and UCLA in the AVCA College Volleyball Showcase in Omaha, Neb. The Showcase will be played Aug. 24-25 at the Qwest Center Omaha, site of the recently-completed 2006 NCAA Division I Championships. (Utahutes.com)

    Honors Continue to Roll In for Utah Volleyball  Feb 16, 2007
    The Official Athletic Site of the University of Utah. Salvo, Toone and Webb recognized by volleyball publications. (Utahutes.com)


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