Newsletter #14

Hello Wolverine Fans!

One of the most exciting seasons in Utah Valley program history has come to an end and summer is in full swing. Here is a look at what is going on inside the program.

Utah Valley Reaches WAC Championship Game

The WAC Tournament was a magical time for the team as they flew through the first three games of the tournament by a combined score of 42-11 en route to the WAC Championship Game. In the finals, Sam Houston State proved too tough keeping Utah Valley just one win short of the NCAA Tournament.

It was a great tournament for the Wolverines highlighted by All Tournament recognition for multiple players and the first WAC Championship Game appearance since 2016.

Third Place Regular Season Finish

A win on the last day of the season secured a 16-12 WAC record for Utah Valley which secured third place in the WAC standings. The third place finish matched the highest finish in the WAC in program history. The team finished ahead of 10 teams in the 13-team WAC, most in program history in any conference.

15 Home Wins Sets WAC Era Record

The season finished with Utah Valley posting a 15-7 home record which was the most wins in the WAC era. Home victories were highlighted by a series sweep against defending WAC Champion New Mexico State, series wins against UTRGV and Stephen F. Austin, single wins against Grand Canyon and BYU, and a mid week series victory over the University of Utah. The rubber match of the series against Utah was played in front of a crowd of nearly 2,000 fans at UCCU Ballpark as the Wolverines topped the Utes 13-7 on a beautiful night at UCCU Ballpark.

Anderson and Dickinson Named All Conference

Casey Anderson and Daniel Dickinson received the highest honors in the WAC Conference being named to the first team. Anderson anchored the pitching staff for Utah Valley as the Wolverines went 9-2 in WAC games in which Anderson pitched. The line up was sparked by Dickinson hitting lead off and leading the team in the majority of offensive categories. Dickinson was also recognized as a Freshman All American by the Collegiate Baseball Magazine with his strong campagne.

Summer Camp Registration Now Available

Players of all ages are able to join us this summer for our camps. Our prospect and last chance camps are great ways for players to come experience Utah Valley Baseball and work with our coaches. These camps are a primary route for our program to identify prospects and the only way in which we can work with players on field. The youth and development camps target younger players wanting a great baseball experience while learning more about the game. For more information or to register for our camps, visit www.UVUBaseballCamps.com.

3.49 Team GPA Leads All Men’s Sports Teams at Utah Valley

The baseball team’s success was not limited to the field as the team’s efforts in the classroom were rewarded with a stellar 3.49 team GPA for the 2022-2023 academic year. This was good enough for best GPA in the athletic department and over half of the players on the team finished the year with a 3.6 GPA or better.

We wish you all the best for a great summer!

Go Wolverines!

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