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The Hidden Struggles of Olympic Aspirations: The Journey of BYU Alum Taylor Sander

Competing in the Olympics is the pinnacle of achievement for many athletes. It represents the culmination of years of relentless training, dedication, and sacrifice. However, the path to the Games is often filled with challenges, both visible and hidden. For Taylor Sander, a BYU alum and accomplished volleyball player, the decision to pursue or step back from Olympic dreams highlights the often-overlooked complexities athletes face.
July 14, 2024 12:00 AM
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BYU men’s volleyball gears up for intense showdown against USC

The BYU men’s volleyball team is poised for a pivotal weekend series against USC at USC, marking the final regular-season games before the much-anticipated MPSF Tournament. With both teams eyeing postseason glory, this matchup promises to be a thrilling display of athleticism, strategy, and determination.
April 04, 2024 12:00 AM
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BYU's Men's Volleyball Dominates Weekend Series Against Concordia University Irvine

No. 7 BYU's excitement surged as they clinched back-to-back victories in convincing style against Concordia University Irvine (CUI) at the Smith Fieldhouse this past weekend amidst a month-long hiatus since their last home game on February 24th, where they split a series with reigning national champion UCLA.
March 31, 2024 12:00 AM
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BYU men’s volleyball off to a good start in season with high expectations

BYU men’s volleyball off to promising start in season with high expectations
January 18, 2024 12:00 AM
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Second round exit leaves BYU women’s volleyball pondering on first year in Big 12

BYU Women’s Vollleyball invited the Sundevils of Arizona St. into the Smith Fieldhouse on Dec 2.
December 06, 2023 12:00 AM
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BYU women's volleyball sweeps Santa Clara

October 13, 2019
BYU women’s volleyball continued its 10-game winning streak as it swept Santa Clara (25-16, 25-11, 25-10) on Saturday, Oct. 12.
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50 facts for 50 years of making women's volleyball history

October 7, 2019
Fifty years have passed since BYU started recording women's volleyball's stats. The team has been making history on and off the court ever since.
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No. 9 BYU volleyball beats LMU 3-2 in heated match

October 2, 2019
No. 9 BYU volleyball beat LMU (25-22, 25-20, 21-25, 22-25, 15-7) in an intense five-set match. Decked out in pink, the Cougars prepared to face the team that ended their 29-game winning streak in the 2018 season. After a quick warm-up, the players changed into their uniforms and announced their return with a loud cheer.
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BYU women's volleyball defeats Stanford 3-1 in first rematch since NCAA semifinal loss

September 22, 2019
BYU women’s volleyball defeated No. 2 Stanford as the two met for the first time since the NCAA semifinal game that ended the Cougar’s 2018-19 season.
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No. 13 BYU women's volleyball goes 2-1 at Shocker Classic

September 14, 2019
The BYU women’s volleyball team went 2-1 at the Shocker Classic over the weekend in Wichita, Kansas, with wins against Wichita State (3-1) and Virginia Commonwealth University (3-1) but a loss against No. 3 Texas (1-3).
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BYU women's volleyball wins trio of games during BYU Doterra Classic

September 8, 2019
No.13 BYU women’s volleyball is preparing for the Shocker Volleyball classic after three straight wins (3-0, 3-1, 3-0) against Long Island Univeristy, Sam Houston State and Weber State this weekend.
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2019 BYU women's volleyball schedule headlined by trio of top matchups

June 3, 2019
Players celebrate after a key block by Lacy Haddock and Kennedy Eschenberg during the women's volleyball semifinal game against Stanford in Minneapolis on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018. (Colin Wylie)
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Mary Lake named to USA Volleyball active roster

May 15, 2019
Mary Lake celebrates with her teammates after winning a point against Gonzaga in 2017. (Savannah Hopkinson)
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USA Volleyball tryout to feature four BYU players

February 27, 2019
Mary Lake celebrates with her teammates after winning a point against Gonzaga. Lake had six digs in BYU's win over Gonzaga. (Savannah Hopkinson)
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Women's volleyball's Haddock twins reflect on BYU careers

January 8, 2019
Twins Lacy Haddock and Lyndie Haddock-Eppich have played a big role in women's volleyball's success over the past four years. (Colin Wylie)
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BYU No. 4 women's volleyball falls to No. 1 Stanford in NCAA national semifinals

December 14, 2018
The BYU women's volleyball team huddles during an NCAA semifinal match against Stanford in Minneapolis on Thursday, Dec. 13. (Hannah Miner)
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BYU women's volleyball headed to Final Four after defeating Florida, Texas

December 9, 2018
No. 4 BYU women's volleyball is headed to the Final Four after victories over Florida (23-25, 25-13, 25-17, 25-19) on Friday, Dec. 7, and No. 5 Texas (25-23, 25-23, 25-21) on Saturday, Dec. 8.
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