Utah Valley defeats CA Baptist 73-66
CA Baptist 66 - Utah Valley 73: A Thrilling Comeback Victory at Home
Game Recap
In a back-and-forth contest, the Utah Valley Wolverines erased a six-point halftime deficit to defeat visiting California Baptist, 73-66, on Wednesday night at the UCCU Center.
The Wolverines took an early lead in the first half, but the Monarchs responded with a surge of their own, taking a 33-39 lead into halftime. CA Baptist's Thomas Ndong led the team in rebounding with eight boards, while Trevan Leonhardt chipped in with eight assists and 14 points.
In the second half, Utah Valley made significant adjustments on both ends of the floor. The Wolverines' Hayden Welling dominated the paint, scoring six points and grabbing four rebounds. Meanwhile, Jackson Holcombe connected on three three-pointers to keep CA Baptist at bay.
As the clock ticked down, the Monarchs struggled from beyond the arc, shooting just 3-12 from three-point range. In contrast, Utah Valley made several key plays in transition, including a 16-point fast break that helped seal the victory.
The Wolverines' balanced attack proved too much for CA Baptist to handle, with six players scoring in double figures. Dominique Daniels Jr. led the Monarchs in scoring with 17 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the team's shooting woes.
Game Leaders
Utah Valley:
- Points: Jackson Holcombe (25)
- Rebounds: Hayden Welling (4)
- Assists: Trevan Leonhardt (8)
CA Baptist:
- Points: Dominique Daniels Jr. (17)
- Rebounds: Thomas Ndong (8)
- Assists: Jordan Muller (4)
Team Statistics
Utah Valley:
- Field Goals: 30/56 (54.0%)
- 2-Point FG: 26/42 (61.9%)
- 3-Point FG: 4/14 (29.0%)
- Free Throws: 9/20 (45.0%)
CA Baptist:
- Field Goals: 23/45 (51.0%)
- 2-Point FG: 20/33 (60.6%)
- 3-Point FG: 3/12 (25.0%)
- Free Throws: 17/20 (85.0%)
Advanced Statistics
Utah Valley:
- eFG%: 57.1%
- FT Rate: 35.7%
- OREB%: 14.3%
- TO Ratio: 11.3%
CA Baptist:
- eFG%: 54.4%
- FT Rate: 44.4%
- OREB%: 19.4%
- TO Ratio: 32.4%
The Wolverines' 7-point victory margin was the largest of the night, marking a significant comeback win in conference play.