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Wildcat guard Steven Verplancken Jr. shoots a contested jumper.

Opinion: Looking to Montana Matchups

Simon Mortensen, Sports editor February 9, 2023

As the women's team travels up north, Weber State University's men's basketball team gets ready to take on Montana State University and the University of Montana at the Dee Events Center on Feb. 9 and...

Jerry Jones has been the owner of the Dallas Cowboys since 1989.

Opinion: Who Killed the Dallas Cowboys?

Simon Mortensen, Sports editor February 2, 2023

With the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles competing for this year’s Vince Lombardi trophy, Super Bowl LVII will be the 26th NFL championship game in a row to not feature the Dallas Cowboys. Nicknamed...

Daryn Hickok (21) aiming for the basket while EWU players attempt to stop her.

WSU ends drought against EWU

Simon Mortensen, Sports editor January 31, 2023

Winning their first game against a Big Sky conference opponent, Weber State University's women's basketball team beat Eastern Washington University 68–65 at the Dee Events Center on Jan. 28. "I think...

Weber State forward Vicky Parra blocked Sac State player Isnelle Natabou from attempting a pass on Jan. 21.

Women’s basketball sacked at Sac State

Simon Mortensen, Sports editor January 26, 2023

After winning their last five matchups against Sacramento State, Weber State University's women's basketball team fell 70–44 against the Hornets on Jan. 21 in Sacramento, California. Coming off a 1-point...

Weber State Men's Basketball Guard position 11, Steven Verplancken.

The shot heard around Missoula

Simon Mortensen, Sports editor January 19, 2023

The Big Sky Conference is no stranger to deeply-rooted rivalries. However, few match the history and passion surrounding Weber State University and the University of Montana men’s basketball. "I took...

A stripe in the streak: WSU loses to ISU

Simon Mortensen, Sports editor January 19, 2023

After a 2–0 in-conference start, Weber State University’s men’s basketball team lost 67–57 to Idaho State University on Jan. 7 at the Dee Events Center. “We didn’t have that same edge to us...

Weber State offensive coordinator Mickey Mental taking photos for WSU.

Mentalizado para el fútbol

Marianna Lopez Luritta and Simon Mortensen January 17, 2023

El partido de fútbol del 3 de diciembre en Bozeman, Montana, entre la Weber State University y la Montana State University es un punto final extraño. En su momento, se vio sobre todo como un punto final...

Basketball game against Utah Tech, taken on Dec. 5, 2022. Keith Dinwiddie attempting a layup.

WSU Athletics: Spring semester state of affairs

Simon Mortensen, Sports editor January 10, 2023

A lot has happened on campus since the end of fall semester. When students left for winter break on Dec. 16, Weber State University's football team was lacking a head coach, the men's basketball team had...

Wildcats Sherwin Lavaka #13, Simote Lokotui #56 and LJ Anderson #32 walking onto the football field during their game against Montana State on Oct. 15, 2021.

Opinion: Weber State vs. Montana State: The good, the bad and the ugly

Simon Mortensen, Asst. sports editor December 1, 2022

The rain poured as the clock ran. It was fourth down and Weber State University's offense lined up 90 yards away from the end zone with 2:07 left — the classic two-minute drill. Quarterback Bronson Barron...

Falling out of the Big Sky

Simon Mortensen, Asst. sports editor November 29, 2022

After losing 3–2 to Montana State University, Weber State University’s volleyball team is out of the Big Sky Conference tournament. "I thought we put forth a really good effort," WSU head coach Jeremiah...

Weber State against Idaho State at their football game on Nov. 12.

A merciless match

Simon Mortensen, Asst. sports editor November 15, 2022

Coming off a close loss to Sacramento State University, Weber State University's football team beat Idaho State University 45–7 on Nov. 12 at Stewart Stadium. Celebrating Senior Day, Wildcat football...

Sloan Calder punting the football at the game against Sacramento State.

Hornets sting the ‘Cats

Simon Mortensen, Asst. sports editor November 8, 2022

In a battle between two of the top teams in the FCS, Weber State University’s football team lost to Sacramento State 33–30 on Nov. 5 at Stewart Stadium. The weather proved to be an issue during the...

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