Sean Walker

BYU women's basketball mining talent out of Gem State

BYU women's basketball mining talent out of Gem State

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 20 - 1:04 p.m.

Nearly a third of the Cougars' 2024-25 roster comes from the state of Idaho, as head coach Amber Whiting taps into what the third-year collegiate head coach views as the under-recruited Gem State.
5 in double figures help BYU women pull past McNeese for 5-0 start

5 in double figures help BYU women pull past McNeese for 5-0 start

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 19 - 9:39 p.m.

Delaney Gibb totaled 18 points, seven rebounds, seven assists and three steals as the BYU women's basketball team pulled past McNeese 85-64 at the Marriott Center.
1-loss BYU plummets to No. 14 in latest College Football Playoff rankings

1-loss BYU plummets to No. 14 in latest College Football Playoff rankings

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 19 - 7:01 p.m.

BYU plummeted eight spots to No. 14 in the most recent College Football Playoff rankings, the selection committee announced Tuesday, to earn a No. 12 seed in the latest mock proposal.
Following 1st loss, BYU still has chance to clinch Big 12 title berth against Arizona State

Following 1st loss, BYU still has chance to clinch Big 12 title berth against Arizona State

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 18 - 6:38 p.m.

The Cougars were stunned by a 17-13 loss to Kansas that dropped them from No. 7 to No. 14 in the AP Top 25. But BYU still has everything to play for.
Locals in the NFL: Taysom Hill makes NFL history in Saints' blowout win over Browns

Locals in the NFL: Taysom Hill makes NFL history in Saints' blowout win over Browns

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 17 - 10:20 p.m.

Hill totaled 206 all-purpose yards and three touchdowns Sunday as the Saints rolled to a 35-14 win over the Cleveland Browns, arguably the most impressive offensive performance of the season in New Orleans.
BYU's season isn't over after loss to Kansas, but it should be on high alert

BYU's season isn't over after loss to Kansas, but it should be on high alert

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 17 - 5:32 p.m.

The Cougars dropped seven spots to No. 14 in the AP Top 25 after a 17-13 home loss to the Jayhawks, but can make up a lot of ground with a win over newly ranked Arizona State.
Luck runs out on No. 6 BYU's undefeated season with 17-13 loss to Kansas

Luck runs out on No. 6 BYU's undefeated season with 17-13 loss to Kansas

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 17 - 1:21 a.m.

The visiting Jayhawks silenced the fans at LaVell Edwards Stadium with a 17-13 win over No. 7 BYU, which was ranked sixth in the latest College Football Playoff rankings.
Gibb's 22 helps BYU women pull past Idaho State for 4-0 start

Gibb's 22 helps BYU women pull past Idaho State for 4-0 start

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 16 - 10:36 p.m.

Delaney Gibb scored 15 of her 22 points in the second half — including three of her four 3-point makes — to help the BYU women's basketball team pull past Idaho State.
Saunders, Traore pull BYU basketball past slow start for win over Vandals

Saunders, Traore pull BYU basketball past slow start for win over Vandals

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 16 - 4:02 p.m.

Fousseyni Traore tallied a career-best 29 points and nine rebounds as the Cougars pulled away from Idaho 95-71 Saturday afternoon at the Marriott Center.
NCAA women's soccer: BYU eliminated by No. 11 Santa Clara's 2nd-half stunner

NCAA women's soccer: BYU eliminated by No. 11 Santa Clara's 2nd-half stunner

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 15 - 9:18 p.m.

Tori Powell scored the lone goal of the match with 20 minutes to play to lift the 11th-ranked Broncos to a 1-0 win over eighth-seeded BYU at South Field.
NCAA women's soccer: Aggies eliminated on penalties by Washington in tournament opener

NCAA women's soccer: Aggies eliminated on penalties by Washington in tournament opener

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 15 - 6:40 p.m.

Alysia Butters converted a penalty for Utah State, which faced the same backup goalkeeper that made three saves in toppling No. 17 Iowa in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten tournament back on Nov. 2.
NCAA cross country: BYU men, women sweep Mountain regional ahead of national meet

NCAA cross country: BYU men, women sweep Mountain regional ahead of national meet

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 15 - 3:39 p.m.

Riley Chamberlain finished fifth overall in 19 minutes, 56.4 seconds, and BYU placed four runners in the top 10 to pull past second-place Northern Arizona by 13 points at Washoe County Golf Course in Reno, Nevada.
4A playoffs: Jacobson, Spanish Fork defense grind down Ridgeline in semifinal upset

4A playoffs: Jacobson, Spanish Fork defense grind down Ridgeline in semifinal upset

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 10:36 p.m.

Brock Jacobson ran for 56 yards on nine carries, with none bigger than the 9-yard off-tackle touchdown with 23 seconds left to lift Spanish Fork to a 21-14 upset of top-seeded Ridgeline.
Recruiting: Who has committed to BYU football in the 2025 class?

Recruiting: Who has committed to BYU football in the 2025 class?

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 9:43 p.m.

Here is a brief look at who has already committed to the Cougars, as well as some players to be on the lookout for in the coming months.
Top-ranked BYU cross country keeps sights on national meet ahead of Mountain regional

Top-ranked BYU cross country keeps sights on national meet ahead of Mountain regional

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 4:15 p.m.

Cross country is a unique sport in college athletics, in that conference meets don't factor much into the overall qualification of regional meets leading up to the annual national championships.
Have You Seen This? Caitlin Clark still human after WNBA star's embarassing shank off tee

Have You Seen This? Caitlin Clark still human after WNBA star's embarassing shank off tee

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 3:33 p.m.

If nothing else, Caitlin Clark proved just how human she is after teeing it up at the pro-am at Pelican Golf Club ahead of the LPGA Tour's The Annika.
Can the No. 6 Cougars slow down a rejuvenated Kansas offense?

Can the No. 6 Cougars slow down a rejuvenated Kansas offense?

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 9:01 a.m.

Daniels has thrown for 1,816 yards and 13 touchdowns with nine interceptions, a top-50 quarterback per ESPN's QBR as he prepares to face the No. 6-ranked Cougars.
Baker drops career-best 6 3-pointers as BYU routs Queens

Baker drops career-best 6 3-pointers as BYU routs Queens

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 13 - 10:22 p.m.

Dawson Baker tallied 22 points with a career-best six 3-pointers, and Trevin Knell scored 14 of his 16 points in the first half as the Cougars rolled to a 99-55 win over Queens University.
BYU women ride another 3rd-quarter run to get win over Colorado State for 3-0 start

BYU women ride another 3rd-quarter run to get win over Colorado State for 3-0 start

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 13 - 1:53 p.m.

Delaney Gibb scored 15 of her game-high 19 points in the second half to go along with six rebounds and three assists as BYU stayed unbeaten with a 69-55 win over Colorado State.
BYU moves up to No. 6 in latest College Football Playoff rankings

BYU moves up to No. 6 in latest College Football Playoff rankings

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 12 - 7:48 p.m.

The Cougars moved up three spots to No. 6 in the second unveiling of the College Football Playoff rankings, unveiled at halftime of the Champions Classic basketball event on ESPN.
18-year-old arrested after BYU cheer coach struck by water bottle during rivalry football game

18-year-old arrested after BYU cheer coach struck by water bottle during rivalry football game

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 12 - 6:53 p.m.

Jocelyn Allan, who has overseen the Cougars' coed and all-girl cheer squads since 2010, said that a "Utah fan in the table seats in the south end zone" threw a water bottle that struck her in the head.
4-star Utah Prep guard JJ Mandaquit has made his college decision

4-star Utah Prep guard JJ Mandaquit has made his college decision

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 12 - 1:59 p.m.

The 6-foot-1 point guard out of Utah Prep in Hurricane revealed his commitment Tuesday afternoon.
Rivalry game 'definitely lived up to hype' for BYU's Aussie punter, down to his crowdsurfing kicker

Rivalry game 'definitely lived up to hype' for BYU's Aussie punter, down to his crowdsurfing kicker

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 12 - 9:04 a.m.

Vander Haar has had a unique view of BYU's 9-0 start to the season, not only as the Cougars' top punter but also holding for Will Ferrin's field goals.
Locals in the NFL: Devaughn Vele grabs 1st TD before Chiefs stay unbeaten with late block

Locals in the NFL: Devaughn Vele grabs 1st TD before Chiefs stay unbeaten with late block

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 11 - 9:44 p.m.

Here's a look at how other former Utah high school and college football standouts performed in Week 10 of the 2024 NFL regular season.
BYU, Utah State back in the NCAA women's soccer tournament — and both are hosting

BYU, Utah State back in the NCAA women's soccer tournament — and both are hosting

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 11 - 2:50 p.m.

After winning the Mountain West Tournament in back-to-back seasons, No. 25 Utah State will host Big Ten foe Washington in the first round Friday at Chuck and Gloria Bell Field in Logan.