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Michelle Bodkin

Michelle Bodkin is a Salt Lake City native who covers University of Utah Athletics for KSL Sports. Michelle got her start in sports as an intern with ESPN700 in 2013, later moving on to UteZone where she spent eight seasons writing about the Utes. Through her near decade of covering sports, Michelle also spent time as an intern with ABC 4 and was the "Coaches Assistant" for College Hall of Fame coach Dennis Erickson during the Salt Lake Stallions' ill-fated run in spring of 2019 with the Alliance of American Football League. Michelle graduated from the University of Utah in 2011 with a bachelor's in psychology and minor in sociology, both of which she uses constantly to connect with the coaches and student athletes she covers while telling their stories. While chopping up sports stats is fun, Michelle's true passion shines through her story-telling abilities bringing the how and the why to the teams she covers.

Utah Women’s Basketball Slides Back Down Latest AP Top 25

Utah women’s basketball moved down in the AP Top 25 despite handling business against UCLA and Oregon but falling to Oregon State.
3 years ago

No. 16 Utah Women’s Basketball Falls Apart Against No. 25 Oregon State

The No. 16 Utah women’s basketball team wrapped up their road trip in Oregon with a visit to the No. 25 Oregon State Beavers.
3 years ago

Utah Basketball Falls Flat Against Washington

The Runnin' Utes wrapped up their PNW tour against the Washington Huskies after a tough night against Washington State on Thursday.
3 years ago

Utah Women’s Basketball Toughs Out 1000th Program Win Against Oregon

The No. 16 Utah women’s basketball team was out on the road after spending two weeks at home to take on the Oregon Ducks.
3 years ago

Utah Gymnastics Open Pac-12 Competition With A Win Over ASU Gym Devils

The Red Rocks were back in the Huntsman Center after a little bit of a break to host the ASU Sun Devils to open Pac-12 competition.
3 years ago

Utah Gymnastics Ready To Get Back To Work

The Red Rocks had a break after competing in two quad-meets in three days, now the team is ready to get back into the thick of things.
3 years ago

Utah Women’s Basketball Forward Alissa Pili Makes Top 10 For Katrina McClain Award

Utah women's basketball forward Alissa Pili was named in the Top 10 For the Katrina McClain Award Thursday afternoon.
3 years ago

Utah Women’s Basketball Keeping Perspective After Big Weekend Wins

Utah women's basketball had a historically great weekend, but now it's back to reality as they prepare to hit the road to Oregon.
3 years ago

Craig Smith Gives Postgame Update On Utah Point Guard Deivon Smith

Head coach Craig Smith is uncertain about if Deivon Smith will be able to play against Washington on Saturday after suffering an injury.
3 years ago

Injuries, Second Chance Points Doom Utah Basketball Against Washington State

The Runnin’ Utes are back on the road taking on the Washington schools after spending last weekend at home against the Oregon schools.
3 years ago

Former Utah Defensive End Heading To East-West Shrine Bowl

Former Utah defensive end Jonah Elliss is set to compete in the East-West Shrine Bowl as part of his preparation for the 2024 NFL Draft.
3 years ago

Pac-12 Women’s Basketball Power Rankings: A Fist Fight In A Phone Booth

Pac-12 women’s basketball is looking to be a fist fight in a phone booth and will certainly keep its audience on their toes till the end.
3 years ago

Pac-12 Men’s Basketball Power Rankings: A Shift In Power

Oregon is no longer unbeaten in Pac-12 play, moving Arizona back up to the top spot after week four for Pac-12 Men's Basketball.
3 years ago

Big Things Ahead For Utah Gymnast Amelie Morgan As She Sets Sights On 2024 Paris Olympics

Big things are ahead for Red Rocks star, Amelie Morgan as she sets her sights on the 2024 Paris Olympics with Team Britain.
3 years ago

Utah Men’s Basketball Can Win At Home, Now Face Another Road Test

There is no denying the Runnin' Utes can win at home- their 11-0 record says so, however, winning on the road has been a different story.
3 years ago

Utah Women’s Basketball Get Win Over Highest Ranked Opponent In Program History

Teamwork makes the dream work, and boy did No. 16 Utah women's basketball demonstrate that in their overtime win over No. 2 UCLA.
3 years ago

No. 16 Utah WBB Sinks No. 2 UCLA With Free Throws In Overtime

The No. 16 Utah women’s basketball wrapped up their homestand against the SoCal schools hosting No. 2 UCLA.
3 years ago

Utah Basketball Rising Star Makes SportsCenter Top 10

The praise keeps coming for Runnin Utes point guard Deivon Smith who was featured on SportCenter's Top 10 plays.
3 years ago

Utah Guard Deivon Smith Earns Pac-12 Player Of The Week

Runnin' Ute Deivon Smith earned Pac-12 Player of the Week after playing key roles in Utah's wins over the Oregon schools
3 years ago

Utah Women’s Basketball Climb Up AP Top 25 After Impressive Takedown Of USC

Utah women’s basketball (13-5, 3-3 in conference play) moved up to No. 16 in the AP Top 25 after an impressive takedown of USC last week.
3 years ago

Utah Gymnastics Stay Put In Latest Road To Nationals Rankings

After an impressive start to their season, the Red Rocks stumbled in week two before recovering quickly in week three.
3 years ago

Deivon Smith Impresses During Utah Win In Front Of Mom

Point guard Deivon Smith had another impressive outing for the Runnin' Utes in their win against the Oregon Ducks Sunday afternoon.
3 years ago

Utah Basketball Hangs Tight Against Oregon, Wins Nailbiter

The Runnin’ Utes wrapped up their homestand this weekend hosting the Oregon Ducks at the Huntsman Center Sunday afternoon.
3 years ago

Utah Football Quarterback Isaac Wilson Named Polynesian High School Football Co-Player Of The Year

Utah football quarterback Isaac Wilson impressed competing in the Polynesian Bowl earning High School Football Co-Player of the Year.
3 years ago