Potter's free throws lift Utah Valley past Tarleton State 63-60
STEPHENVILLE, Texas -- — Ethan Potter scored 22 points and his final two from the free-throw line lifted Utah Valley past Tarleton State 63-60 on Thursday night.
Potter also contributed 15 rebounds and three blocks for the Wolverines (15-15, 10-9 Western Athletic Conference). Drake Allen added 20 points while going 8 of 13 from the floor, including 0 for 3 from 3-point range, and 4 for 6 from the line while they also had eight rebounds. Caleb Stone-Carrawell shot 6 for 15, including 0 for 4 from beyond the arc to finish with 12 points.
Devon Barnes led the Texans (22-8, 15-4) in scoring, finishing with 18 points. Jakorie Smith added 16 points and eight rebounds for Tarleton State. Lue Williams had eight points and seven rebounds. The Texans broke a 10-game winning streak with the loss.
Both teams next play Saturday. Utah Valley visits Abilene Christian and Tarleton State plays Seattle U at home.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Ryan Holmes
- Peter Larson
- Tommy Johnson
2024-25 Western Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Valley | 15-1 | - | 25-9 |
| Grand Canyon | 13-3 | 2 | 26-8 |
| California Baptist | 9-7 | 6 | 17-15 |
| Abilene Christian | 8-8 | 7 | 16-16 |
| Seattle U | 8-8 | 7 | 14-18 |
| Tarleton State | 7-9 | 8 | 12-20 |
| UT Arlington | 6-10 | 9 | 13-18 |
| Southern Utah | 4-12 | 11 | 12-19 |
| Utah Tech | 2-14 | 13 | 7-26 |
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