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Volleyball

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

By Bailey Bushman
July 14, 2024 12:00 AM
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.
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Sports

Athletes, coaches with BYU connections to represent at Tokyo Olympics

By Jeff Salcedo
July 23, 2021 12:00 AM
The 2021 Summer Olympics kicked off Friday with the opening ceremony, highlighting athletes of all nations. Five athletes and two coaches with BYU connections will represent their nations in their respective sports.
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Volleyball

BYU men's volleyball begins national championship run against Lewis

By Jeff Salcedo
May 05, 2021 12:00 AM
The No. 2 BYU men's volleyball team will face off against No. 3 Lewis in the semifinals of the NCAA Tournament on May 6 in Columbus, Ohio.
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Sports

BYU athletes making Olympic history since 1912

December 04, 2019 12:00 AM
The Cougars have made a mark in the Olympics since BYU's first Olympian competed in 1912. More than a century later, BYU-affiliated athletes — including students, coaches and professors — have participated in dozens of Olympic events and collectively earned 34 medals.
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Volleyball

BYU volleyball's Brenden Sander begins pro career in Italy

By Caleb Turner
June 05, 2018 12:00 AM
BYU volleyball star and All-American Brenden Sander will follow in his brother's footsteps and begin his professional career in Italy with BluVolley Verona.
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Volleyball

Brenden Sander talks volleyball future

March 20, 2018 12:00 AM
BYU senior Brenden Sander passes the ball in a win against USC March, 15, 2018. Sander's older brother, Taylor, also played for the BYU men's volleyball team. (Josh Ellis)
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Volleyball

Men's volleyball won't settle for sixth place in 2015

January 13, 2015 12:00 AM
Jaylen Reyes bumps the ball for a teammate during a men's volleyball match against Cal State Northridge in the Smith Fieldhouse. (Sarah Hill)
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Basketball

BYU sports 2014 timeline

December 06, 2014 12:00 AM
Tyler Haws drives against a Portland defender during the first half of the triple overtime loss against Portland. (Photo courtesy AP Photo/Greg Wahl-Stephens)
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Basketball

The highs and the lows of BYU sports in 2014: A year to remember

December 05, 2014 12:00 AM
Cougars start and end the season strong. (Donna Peloquin)
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Volleyball

Sander leads USA to gold and wins MVP

July 23, 2014 12:00 AM
Taylor Sander led the U.S. Men's National Team to a 3-1 victory (31-29, 21-25, 25-10, 25-23) against top-ranked Brazil last Sunday in Florence, Italy, earning the U.S. a second World League title.
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Volleyball

Cougars in the Pros: Taylor Sander

July 01, 2014 12:00 AM
It was two months ago that the BYU men's volleyball team was in Chicago playing in the NCAA semifinals against Stanford. Because the Cougars had beaten Stanford multiple times in the season already, fans found the 3-2 loss disappointing.
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Volleyball

BYU men's volleyball falls just short in National Semifinal

May 02, 2014 12:00 AM
Taylor Sander and the No. 2 seed BYU men's volleyball team (21-9) fell just short of a berth in the national championship Thursday night, falling to the No. 3 seed Stanford University (24-8) in the NCAA Tournament Semifinal.
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Volleyball

BYU men's volleyball secures second seed in NCAA tournament

April 28, 2014 12:00 AM
The BYU men's volleyball team (21-8) is the No. 2 seed in the 2014 NCAA Men's Volleyball Championships, receiving a bye into the Thursday semifinals following an impressive sweep of the MPSF tournament and winning their second consecutive MPSF title.
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Volleyball

BYU men's volleyball falls to UC Santa Barbara 3-1

April 14, 2014 12:00 AM
The No 3. BYU men's volleyball team lost to No. 5 UC Santa Barbara 3-1 (21-25, 25-15, 25-22, 28-26).
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Volleyball

No. 2 BYU men's volleyball takes a five-set loss against No. 10 Hawaii

April 07, 2014 12:00 AM
No. 2 BYU men’s volleyball ended its six-match winning streak with a 3-2 loss against No. 10 Hawaii (16-25, 19-25, 26-24, 25-18, 15-12).
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Volleyball

BYU men's volleyball takes another loss from Hawaii 3-0

April 07, 2014 12:00 AM
The No. 2 BYU men's volleyball team was swept for the second time this season by Hawaii losing 3-0 (37-35, 25-20, 25-19).
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Volleyball

BYU men's volleyball undefeated at home for the entire season

March 31, 2014 12:00 AM
The No. 1 BYU men's volleyball team snagged a 3-1 win against No. 9 UCLA, taking over the No. 1 seed spot in the conference tournament (22-25, 25-22, 28-26, 25-21).
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Volleyball

BYU men's volleyball fights its way to a 3-2 win against UCSB

March 29, 2014 12:00 AM
The BYU men's volleyball team competed for five sets against UCSB, eventually continuing its undefeated home court advantage with a narrow win (25-17, 25-22, 25-21, 25-18, 15-13).
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