Denker scores 18 in Idaho's 63-62 win over Utah Tech
ST. GEORGE, Utah -- — Quinn Denker scored 18 points as Idaho beat Utah Tech 63-62 on Saturday night.
Hamed Olayinka made a pair of free throws for Utah Tech with 1:19 to play that capped the scoring.
Denker shot 7 for 14, including 2 for 6 from beyond the arc for the Vandals (6-4). D'Angelo Minnis added 11 points while going 2 of 9 from the floor, including 2 for 6 from 3-point range, and 5 for 5 from the line. Tyler Linhardt shot 3 for 6, including 2 for 3 from beyond the arc to finish with 10 points.
Tanner Christensen finished with 18 points and 10 rebounds for the Trailblazers (5-4). Utah Tech also got 16 points and four assists from Aric Demings. Beon Riley also had 10 points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Tom Nally
- Nomi Kidwai
- Jason Garretson
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| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Colorado | 8-1 | - | 16-6 |
| Montana | 8-2 | 0.5 | 15-8 |
| Portland State | 5-4 | 3 | 13-9 |
| Idaho State | 5-4 | 3 | 10-10 |
| Idaho | 5-5 | 3.5 | 10-13 |
| Montana State | 5-5 | 3.5 | 10-13 |
| Northern Arizona | 4-5 | 4 | 13-9 |
| Eastern Washington | 3-7 | 5.5 | 7-16 |
| Weber State | 2-7 | 6 | 8-15 |
| Sacramento State | 2-7 | 6 | 6-16 |
2024-25 Western Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Canyon | 7-1 | - | 17-5 |
| Utah Valley | 7-1 | - | 15-7 |
| Tarleton State | 5-3 | 2 | 10-13 |
| California Baptist | 4-3 | 2.5 | 11-10 |
| UT Arlington | 4-4 | 3 | 11-11 |
| Seattle U | 3-4 | 3.5 | 8-13 |
| Utah Tech | 2-5 | 4.5 | 6-16 |
| Abilene Christian | 1-6 | 5.5 | 9-13 |
| Southern Utah | 1-7 | 6 | 9-13 |
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