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UW's Kate Burton Short of Finals at U.S. Olympic Trials

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 07:46:01 PST

At the completion of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Trials women's hammer throw opening round on Thursday in Eugene, Ore., recent University of Wyoming graduate, Kate Burton was on the outside looking in.

Olympic Trials Come to an End for Wyoming Swimming

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:07:06 PST

The University of Wyoming swimming program's journey in the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials came to a close on Thursday night at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Neb. with the conclusion of the men's 200-meter breaststroke.

Three swimmers with Wyoming ties competed in the 200-meter breaststroke.

Three Outgoing Cowgirl Senior Golfers Named All-American Scholars

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:35:16 PST

As announced on Wednesday by the National Golf Coaches Association (NGCA), three University of Wyoming Cowgirl golfers have been named All-American Scholars for the 2007-08 season.

The Cowgirl Golf program's entire departing senior class was recognized with this prestigious honor.

JayDee Luster Joins the Wyoming Basketball Family

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:19:10 PST

On Wednesday, University of Wyoming head basketball coach Heath Schroyer announced that JayDee Luster has signed a scholarship offer from the Cowboys and will transfer to UW from New Mexico State. Luster must sit out of competition during the 2008-09 season to satisfy NCAA transfer rules.

UW's Kate Burton to Compete in U.S. Olympic Trials

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:49:57 PST

Kate Burton, of the University of Wyoming track and field team, will be traveling this week to Eugene, Ore., to compete in the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials on Thursday, July 3rd, at 8 p.m. (M.T.) in the hammer throw.

Wyoming Swimming Opens 2008 U.S. Olympic Trials

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:31:41 PST

Through the first two days of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials, three swimmers with Wyoming ties have made splashes in the water at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Neb. Current UW swimmers Alex Larkin and Lesley Young along with former Cowboy Scott Usher have all begun competition in the most prestigious American meet.

Wyoming Swimming To Be Well Represented at U.S. Olympic Trials

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:38:14 PST

In the biggest swimming meet since the 2004 Olympic Games, the University of Wyoming swimming team will be well represented as four athletes with Wyoming ties will compete in the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials this week at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Neb.

Cowgirl Tennis Adds Spencer for 2008-09

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:56:32 PST

University of Wyoming head tennis coach Krissy Hall today announced the signing of Ronnie Spencer to attend the University of Wyoming beginning in the fall of 2008.

"We are very excited about Ronnie joining the Cowgirl Tennis Family," said Hall.

54 Wyoming Student-Athletes Earn MWC's Top Academic Honor

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:11:16 PST

The Mountain West Conference office announced on Monday their 2007-08 Scholar-Athlete Award recipients. 54 University of Wyoming individuals received the highest academic honor bestowed by the Conference, highlighted by eight members of the Cowgirl Swimming and Diving program. The Cowgirl Basketball team was also well represented with six selections.

Wyoming Places 74 Student-Athletes on Spring 2008 Academic All-MWC Team

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 14:35:57 PST

As announced Thursday by the Mountain West Conference office, the University of Wyoming has had 74 individuals named Academic All-Conference for the spring 2008 semester.

A total of 730 league student-athletes were named to the Spring 2008 Academic All-MWC team.

Cowboy Joe Club Announces the Hiring of Darrell Brooks as Development Officer

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 14:08:31 PST

The Cowboy Joe Club, the fund-raising organization for University of Wyoming Athletics, announced on Thursday the hiring of Darrell Brooks as Development Officer. Brooks comes to UW from the University of Arizona where, for the past two years, he was a graduate assistant with the U of A Alumni Letterwinners Association.

Burton Places 10th at NCAA Championships

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 21:30:32 PST

As the final day of her competition at the NCAA Championships ended for Kate Burton, the University of Wyoming senior was a mere eight inches away from making the final group and being named All-American in the hammer throw on Friday.

Burton Qualifies For Final Day In Hammer Throw at NCAA Championships

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:23:27 PST

After a rain soaked morning at day one of the NCAA Championships in Des Moines, Iowa, Wyoming Cowgirl senior Kate Burton finished the qualifying round of the hammer throw in eighth place, putting her in the finals on Friday, June 13th.

Schroyer Family Shares Story of Autistic Son Hayden on The Mtn

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:39:30 PST

The Mtn. - MountainWest Sports Network, will feature a special story about Hayden Schroyer, the six-year-old son of Heath and Karen Schroyer, who was diagnosed with autism at an early age. This touching, two-part series will air during live telecasts of The Mountain View on Friday, June 13 and Friday, June 20 at 7:00pm MT.

UW's Burton Heads to NCAA Championships

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:47:31 PST

The NCAA's final collegiate track and field meet of the season will begin tomorrow, June 11th and run through the 14th as competitors from across the nation will compete to be named National Champion at the NCAA Outdoor Championships in Des Moines, Iowa.