OREM, Utah — After a back and forth start on the night, the Wolverines of Utah Valley pulled away to take a 14-point lead at the half and never looked back, earning the 84-54 win over the Wildcats. It was another tough shooting night for the Wildcats as they struggled to put the ball in the basket, shooting just 30 percent from the field on the night. The team was able to force 17 turnovers but struggled to capitalize, scoring just five points from those turnovers. The Wildcats will look to turn things around as they head back home to Abilene to start a three-game home stand this weekend.
Key Plays
- Immanuel Allen made a layup and drew the foul to complete a three-point play to cut the UVU lead to 9-6 early.
- Cameron Steele tied the game at 11-all with a three off an assist from Ja'Sean Jackson.
- The Wolverines answered with a 15-4 run over the next six and a half minutes to push their lead to 11.
- Steele hit another three with just under two minutes to play in the first half, but UVU answered with a bucket of their own to take a 36-22 lead at the half.
- Tobias Cameron hit a three to open the half for the Wildcats, cutting the lead to 15 points.
- Joe Pleasant converted a bucket inside, drew the foul, and converted the three-point play to cut the lead to 17 with 15:12 to play.
- Utah Valley answered with a 15-3 run to open a 29-point lead and the Wildcats were never able to get back in the game.
Stat Pack
- Allen and Steele led the Wildcats with nine points each, all nine of Steele's points coming from three.
- Airion Simmons led the team with six rebounds and added six points and two steals.
- Utah Valley had seven players score in double figures on the night and held the 52-33 rebounding advantage.
- The Wildcats struggled shooting, 30 percent from the field and 20 percent from three, their fourth game in a row shooting 26 percent or lower from distance.
Up Next
The Wildcats will play the first of three games at home this Saturday when they host UT Arlington at 6 p.m. in Moody Coliseum. Come out for the Welcome Back Bash and Purple Game as ACU looks to start their home stand with a win. The game will be streamed on ESPN+.
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