In Abilene, Texas, Utah Valley secured a 73-60 victory against Abilene Christian on Thursday, largely propelled by Dominick Nelson’s outstanding performance. Nelson registered 22 points, shooting 7 of 15 from the field, although he only made one 3-pointer out of five attempts. He demonstrated proficiency at the free-throw line by scoring 7 of 11 shots. This win marks an impressive run for the Wolverines, bringing their season tally to 22-7, with a spectacular 14-1 record in the Western Athletic Conference.
Tanner Toolson also contributed significantly, adding 14 points while showing remarkable accuracy, hitting 5 of 8 from the field and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line. Carter Welling supported the team with nine points, latching onto six rebounds and making half of his six field-goal attempts while converting 3 of 4 free throws. This victory extended the Wolverines’ winning streak to seven games in a row.
On the opposite side, Leonardo Bettiol stood out for the Wildcats, ending the game with 20 points and eight rebounds. Bradyn Hubbard was another key player for Abilene Christian, contributing 17 points and nine rebounds. Quion Williams managed to chip in with six points.
Looking forward, both teams are prepping for their next matchups on Saturday. Utah Valley is set to face Tarleton State on their home turf, while Abilene Christian will host the game against Grand Canyon, hoping to improve on their balanced 15-15 season record and 7-8 in the conference play.