Getting to Know the Wolverines: Josh Lear, Le’Tre Darthard, Evan Cole and Blaze Nield
The Utah Valley men’s basketball is going to look almost unrecognizable in 2020 — even for those who closely followed last year’s READ MORE
Brandon Averette
Wolverines win big, Olojakpoke sets single-season block record
In a rematch of a one-point overtime defeat for the Wolverines last month on Jan. 23, the Utah Valley men’s basketball team hosted the CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners at the UCCU Center. UVU entered the game on Thursday, Feb. 20 with a 9-17 record and picked up their 10th win after beating CSUB 72-58.
UVU drops third straight, comeback bid falls short at UTRGV
Going into this game, UVU had won a whopping 15 straight games over UTRGV. The last time the Vaqueros were able to knock off the Wolverines was a two-point win in January of 2013 in Edinburg.
Late comeback falls short, UVU loses 68-63 at Kansas city
Following a big win at Chicago State in their WAC opener, the Utah Valley men’s basketball team traveled to Kansas City to take on the Kansas City ‘Roos on Saturday, Jan. 4. UMKC came into the game undefeated in the Swinney Center, having won all five games played in their home arena. The Wolverines were unable to overcome a slow start to the night and fell to the ‘Roos, 68-63.
UVU opens WAC play with 21-point win at Chicago State
Utah Valley men’s basketball took to the Windy City to open up WAC play in 2020. The Chicago State Cougars played host on Thursday, Jan. 2, and welcomed in a very hot shooting performance by the Wolverines. UVU shot 61.4% from the floor and 52.9% from behind the arc on their way to a 94-73 win.
Averette, Washington boost Wolverines over Pioneers
“This group gets along with each other, they spend time together away from the court and away from the locker room,” said Madsen. “I think when you have that type of synergy across players it doesn’t surprise me that we had four guys in double figures…there’s no selfishness in that locker room…I’m proud of these guys and we’re excited heading into the conference.”
UVU ends losing streak with exciting 69-67 win at Wyoming
The Wolverines have struggled this season in close games, having lost five games decided by six points or less. Most recently, they fell at home by six points when they played Northern Arizona on Saturday, Dec. 14, at the UCCU Center. Conversely, UW has lost six games by at least double-digits.
Small lineups work: Wolverines win 68-62 on the road
Limited players and a small lineup could have been a crutch for the Utah Valley men’s basketball team as they played North READ MORE
Second straight win for men’s basketball
Utah Valley men’s basketball seems to have found their groove with a win against the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Big scoring READ MORE
UVU has strong offensive showing in 101-70 win over Ottawa (AZ)
“If you look at the skill set of our players from Trey Woodbury, to JJ Overton, to Isaiah White, obviously our guards Ege, TJ, Brandon, this is a skill set of guys where all four guys can lead the break,” said Madsen. “They can put the ball on the floor, they can make really sound decisions. So I think having so many different players that are versatile really helps us in that regard.”
