Abilene Christian Wildcats @ Utah Valley Wolverines
8-8, 0-1 WAC
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8-8, 0-1 WAC
Final
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 29 | 53 | |
UVU | 28 | 36 | 64 |
9-6, 1-0 WAC
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9-6, 1-0 WAC
Dominick Nelson scores 16 to guide Utah Valley to 64-53 victory over Abilene Christian
OREM, Utah -- — Dominick Nelson scored 16 points to help Utah Valley defeat Abilene Christian 64-53 in a Western Athletic Conference opener on Saturday.
Nelson added seven rebounds for the Wolverines (9-6). Kylin Green added 11 points and five rebounds. Carter Welling totaled nine points, six rebounds and three blocks.
Bradyn Hubbard and Quion Williams both scored 16 to lead the Wildcats (8-8). Hubbard added seven rebounds and two steals.
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Game Information
Orem, UT
Referee:Ryan Holmes
Referee:Chris Hudson
Referee:Kevin Driver
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Western Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Valley | 12-4 | - | 22-7 |
| California Baptist | 11-5 | 1 | 21-8 |
| Utah Tech | 11-6 | 1.5 | 18-13 |
| UT Arlington | 7-9 | 5 | 15-13 |
| Southern Utah | 6-10 | 6 | 10-19 |
| Abilene Christian | 5-11 | 7 | 13-16 |
| Tarleton State | 5-12 | 7.5 | 14-16 |
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