Utah Valley asserted its dominance over Utah Tech, cruising to a 92-76 victory at the UCCU Center. Trevan Leonhardt stole the show, scoring 26 points and dishing out 7 assists to lead the Wolverines to their 15th win of the season. The convincing margin of victory was a reflection of Utah Valley's superior play, as they outscored Utah Tech by 16 points.
The game got off to a closely contested start, with Utah Valley holding a narrow 31-30 lead at halftime. However, the Wolverines came out firing in the second half, outscoring Utah Tech 61-46 to pull away for the win. Isaac Davis provided a significant boost, scoring 23 points and grabbing 6 rebounds, while Hayden Welling chipped in with 12 points. The trio's collective effort proved too much for Utah Tech to handle, as the Wolverines' offense hummed along, scoring 92 points on the night.
Utah Tech's Jusaun Holt did his best to keep his team in the game, scoring 15 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Wolverines' balanced attack. Ethan Potter and Chance Trujillo also had notable performances for the Trailblazers, with 12 points and 7 rebounds, and 12 points and 5 assists, respectively. Despite these efforts, Utah Tech couldn't keep pace with Utah Valley's high-powered offense.
The win improves Utah Valley's record to 15-6, and the convincing nature of the victory will likely have a positive impact on their tournament resume. This game was classified as a Quadrant 4 game for Utah Valley, but the decisive win will help to bolster their chances of earning a postseason berth. On the other hand, the loss drops Utah Tech to 11-11, and the fact that this was a Quadrant 2 game for the Trailblazers makes the defeat a bit more palatable.
As the season wears on, Utah Valley want to build on this momentum, using the win as a springboard to make a push for a strong conference finish. With Trevan Leonhardt leading the charge, the Wolverines have the potential to make some noise in the tournament. For now, they'll take the win and the confidence that comes with it, knowing that they have the talent and depth to compete with anyone. The convincing win over Utah Tech is a significant addition to Utah Valley's resume, and it will be interesting to see how the selection committee views this result when evaluating the Wolverines' tournament chances.