Coach Pearce named Mountain Region Coach of the Year

Coach Pearce led the Cougars to a 21-7 finish in 2013.
The Intercollegiate Tennis Association recently named BYU head coach Brad Pearce the Mountain Region Coach of the Year. Pearce also won the award in 2010.
 
Under Pearce’s guidance, the Cougars are undefeated in region play over the last four seasons. This year, BYU defeated No. 45 Boise State, 4-3 on April 6, ending the Broncos’ 28-home match win steak. BYU then completed its perfect run by topping No.

Kyle Van Noy named to Lott Trophy Watch List

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PROVO, Utah (May 16, 2013) — BYU All-American linebacker Kyle Van Noy was named to the 2013 Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch List announced Thursday by the Pacific Club IMPACT Foundation.

Forty-two student-athletes from 37 different colleges were named to the watch list and represent players who have made the biggest IMPACT on their teams both on and off the field.  IMPACT stands for Integrity, Maturity, Performance, Academics, Community and Tenacity.

BYU to send 25 to NCAA West Preliminary

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PROVO, Utah – All-American distance runner Jared Ward will lead 25 BYU student-athletes to the 2013 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field West Championships in Austin, Texas, from May 23 to 25.

Ward will compete in both the 10,000-meter and the 5,000-meter runs, where he is ranked fourth and seventh, respectively.

Cougars advance 14 to NCAA West Preliminaries

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PROVO, Utah – All-American middle distance runner Kelsey Brown will lead 14 BYU athletes at the NCAA Division I 2013 Outdoor Track & Field Championships West Preliminary in Austin, Texas, on May 23 to 25.

Brown is ranked fourth in the region in the 800-meters and will look to advance to the NCAA Championships.

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BYU defeats Utah 5-4, takes home Deseret First Duel in baseball

BYU baseball celebrates winning the fifth Deseret Duel Trophy in six years after beating Utah, 5-4. (Photo by BYU Photo/Jonathan Hardy)

PROVO, Utah - Hayden Nielsen hit a clutch RBI in the bottom of the eighth inning to lift BYU to a 5-4 win over Utah and a Deseret First Duel victory in baseball Tuesday night.

Relief pitcher Matt Milke recorded the victory for BYU (27-19) getting the final three outs, including striking out Ute batter Cory Hunt to seal the win at Larry H. Miller Field. Utah (17-29) scored four runs on 11 hits in the loss.

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Gridiron Rumble benefit ride takes place on June 15

PROVO, Utah — BYU football coach Bronco Mendenhall will host the Gridiron Rumble motorcycle ride on Saturday, June 15, to benefit families with significant life challenges.

Members of the community are invited to join Coach Mendenhall on the benefit ride, which begins at Timpanogos Harley-Davidson located at 555 South Geneva Road in Lindon just west of I-15 exit 273 (Lindon/Orem 1600 North). 

Hannemann could give up football to pursue pro baseball

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Bartley signs with BYU

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PROVO, Utah – BYU basketball coach Dave Rose announced today that Frank Bartley, IV has signed a National Letter of Intent to play for the Cougars in 2013-14.

"We’re excited Frank is coming to BYU," Rose said. "He’s a great competitor who works really hard on both ends of the court. He’s an excellent defender and on offense he can create for himself and for his teammates."

Fischer to transfer to BYU

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PROVO, Utah – Dave Rose has announced the addition of 6-foot-3 guard Chase Fischer to the BYU basketball roster. Fischer, who played the last two seasons at Wake Forest, will sit out the 2013-14 season due to NCAA transfer rules and have two years of eligibility remaining.