Utah Valley State Wolverines News

UVU Athletics mourns the passing of basketball Hall of Famer Tricia Ferrin

OREM, Utah — Utah Valley University Athletics is mourning the passing of UVU Hall of Famer and former women's basketball standout Tricia Ferrin, who wore the Wolverines uniform from 1994 to 1996 when the school was Utah Valley State College (UVSC).

Utah Valley Women's Golf Signs Weber State Transfer Adley Nelson

Utah Valley women's golf head coach Juli Erekson has announced the signing of sophomore transfer Adley Nelson, who comes to Utah Valley after spending her freshman season at Weber State University last year.

Former Wolverine Danja Collins returns to UVU as assistant coach

OREM, Utah — Utah Valley women's basketball has finalized its coaching staff with the hiring of former Wolverine Danja Collins as an assistant coach. Collins spent her final season of collegiate basketball at Utah Valley after previous stops at Eastern Arizona College and Santa Clara University.

Utah Valley's Stosich Called Up to Guatemala Women's National Team

Utah Valley University freshman forward Marisol Stosich has been called up to the Guatemala Women's National Team for a training camp and international friendly against El Salvador on June 9 in Guatemala City.

UVU Soccer Announces Uniform Patch Partner with The Policy Project

Utah Valley University Athletics has announced a new partnership with The Policy Project, naming the Utah-based nonprofit organization the official uniform patch partner for Utah Valley men's and women's soccer beginning with the 2026-27 athletic season.

Utah Valley Men's Basketball Signs Modestas Babraitis

Utah Valley University men's basketball head coach Todd Phillips has announced the signing of Modestas Babraitis, a 6-foot-4, 200-pound guard from Fort Myers, Florida, who will join the Wolverines for the upcoming season.

Wolverines Add Serbian Standout Jovan Nekic

Utah Valley University men's basketball head coach Todd Phillips has announced the signing of Jovan Nekic, a 6-foot-10, 235-pound power forward from Belgrade, Serbia, who will join the Wolverines for the upcoming season.

Nielson adds Keith Lai to the 2026-2027 Coaching Staff

OREM, Utah – Utah Valley women's basketball head coach Dan Nielson has announced a new addition to his staff with the hiring of Keith Lai as an assistant coach.

Wolverines in the Pros: June Update

OREM, Utah — Utah Valley baseball alumni are in full swing during the 2026 professional season, with one in the majors, two rising through the minor leagues and several competing in independent leagues.

Utah Valley hires former standout Kylee Mabry as assistant coach

Five named Academic All-District by College Sports Communicators

GREENWOOD, Ind. — Five Utah Valley baseball players were named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District team on Tuesday morning. Chipper Beck, Hunter Katschke, Colton Kennedy, Aaron Rice, and Maddax Peck all earned the honor.

McClure and Rivera place third, Kleimann fourth at U23 Nationals

GENEVA, Ohio — Utah Valley's Smokey McClure and Geronimo Rivera both notched third-place finishes while Layne Kleimann took fourth at the U23 Freestyle Nationals on Sunday at the SPIRE Institute.

Wolverines' Season Ends on Final Day of Regionals

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Utah Valley's historic 2026 season came to a close on Saturday with three athletes competing on the final day of the NCAA West Regionals at John McDonnell Field in Fayetteville.

Trio of Wolverines into quarterfinals at U23 Nationals

GENEVA, Ohio — Three Utah Valley University wrestlers are into the quarterfinals at the U23 Freestyle Nationals with a total of four Wolverines still in action.

Hall announces signing of three-time PIAA placer Jay Singer

OREM, Utah — Pennsylvania prep product Jay Singer has signed with Utah Valley University wrestling, head coach Adam Hall announced. He will join the Wolverines this fall.

Men's Season Concludes at Regionals

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Utah Valley's men's athletes concluded their season on Friday with six athletes competing across the 4x100-meter relay, 1500-meter, and steeplechase.

Mindee Graver named Associate AD for finance and business operations

OREM, Utah — Utah Valley University director of athletics Dr. Jared Sumsion has announced the hiring of Mindee Graver as the department's associate athletic director for finance and business operations, effective June 1.

Nokes Leads Wolverine Women on Day 2 of West Regionals in Fayetteville

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Morgan Nokes finished in 18th place in the women's 10,000-meter to lead Utah Valley's efforts on Thursday as the Wolverine women began West Regional action at John McDonnell Field.

12 Wolverines set to compete at U23 Freestyle Nationals

OREM, Utah — Utah Valley University will have 12 wrestlers competing at this week's U23 Freestyle Nationals at SPIRE Academy in Geneva, Ohio.

Utah Valley Promotes McKenzie Lai to Associate Head Coach

OREM, Utah — Utah Valley women's basketball head coach Dan Nielson announced that assistant coach McKenzie (Mangino) Lai has been promoted to associate head coach.

Native Utahn Josh Fish transfers home to join Wolverines

OREM, Utah — Utah Valley University head coach Adam Hall has announced the signing of Northern Colorado transfer Josh Fish, a native Utahn who prepped at Westlake High School.

Kiplagat Advances on Day 1 of West Regionals

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Sila Kiplagat broke his own school record in the 1500-meter to advance to Friday's quarterfinals at the NCAA West Regionals at John McDonnell Field.

UVU's Chance Wallace Joins Ogden Raptors

OREM, Utah — Utah Valley has its first player from the 2026 roster to sign a professional contract, as left-hander Chance Wallace joins the Ogden Raptors of the Pioneer League.

Regionals Begin Wednesday for Wolverine Track & Field

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Utah Valley opens West Regional action on Wednesday as the Wolverines send a program record-tying 15 athletes to Fayetteville to compete in 14 events.

Nokes, Kiplagat, and Houle Earn WAC Postseason Honors

ARLINGTON, Texas — Utah Valley earned four WAC outdoor track and field postseason awards, including a sweep of the Athlete of the Year awards by Sila Kiplagat and Morgan Nokes.