In a rematch of the 2018 WAC semifinals, UVU and GCU faced off to see who would make it to the WAC finals to play New Mexico State. The matchup took place on Friday, March 15 at The Orleans Arena in Las Vegas. The Wolverines started off the night in scoring fashion, as their first […]
Physicality, passion and excitement is what basketball is all about, and that is what was seen in the fight between UVU and UMKC on Thursday night, March 14, in Las Vegas. UVU came out with a hot hand knocking down 5-7 from deep within the first 10 minutes of play. Two of those threes came […]
Three Wolverine seniors were honored on Saturday night at the UCCU Center for their last regular season game in the white and green. Ben Nakwaasah, Hayden Schenck and Conner Toolson all played their last game and played in style, beating CSU Bakersfield 76-61. All three seniors stepped onto the floor for one last time for […]
UVU men’s basketball team made the go-head free throws with 1:35 left to defeat California Baptist, 64-63 on Saturday night in a highly contested matchup. Utah Valley swiftly jumped to a 7-0 lead in the first four minutes of the game, led by a dunk by redshirt junior Baylee Steele. The Lancers, however responded and […]
On a night centered around honoring the United States military, the men’s basketball team recorded a big win over the Chicago State University, topping the Cougars 103-71. As the players prepared to run onto the court, the music temporarily stopped and the crowd observed a moment of silence for all who have fallen while serving […]
UVU headed into the their second WAC game of the season, again on the road, Saturday against California State University at Bakersfield. The Wolverines were hoping to get back on track after losing their first conference game on the road at Grand Canyon University on Thursday, but would lose a close one 73-71. The last […]
Photo by Zach Burkart UVU’s match-up against New Mexico State Feb. 15 was a huge indication of where the Wolverines fit into the WAC. The Aggies came to town and were looking to prove that they deserve to be ranked first in the conference, and held their heads high knowing that they had an undefeated […]
With the regular season wrapping up for both men and women’s basketball, both teams are hoping to carry their momentum into the WAC tournament. Key plays from big-time players will be needed to have a fighting chance of winning the WAC and getting the tournament bid that both programs are striving for. Here is a […]
Photo by Mykah Heaton OREM — On a career night for Akolda Manyang, UVU (6-3) smoked Weber State University (4-4) 83-56 in the UCCU Center Wednesday and improved to 5-6 all-time against the in-state foe. Manyang toppled several of his previous career-highs in points, rebounds and field goals made, finishing the night with 25 points […]
Photo by Brigham Berthold It has become apparent early in the season for the UVU men’s basketball team that the Toolson’s, Conner and Jake, will play an integral role both on and off the court. During the road trip to begin the season termed the “Toughest 24,” where UVU played No. 5 Kentucky and No. […]