Game Overview

The Utah Valley Wolverines, boasting a record of 25-8 and a 17-2 performance in Western Athletic Conference (WAC) play, will take on the San Francisco Dons, who hold a 24-9 overall record with a 14-6 mark in the West Coast Conference (WCC). This exciting matchup will take place on Wednesday at 11 p.m. EDT as part of the National Invitation Tournament (NIT).

Team Performance and Statistics

Utah Valley Wolverines

In conference action, Utah Valley has demonstrated strong competitiveness, highlighted by their WAC-leading average of 15.8 assists per game. Trevan Leonhardt leads the team with 5.2 assists per game, showcasing the Wolverines’ effective ball movement and offensive strategy.

Defensively, the Wolverines are allowing opponents a field goal percentage of 41.3%, while they have managed to shoot at an impressive rate of 47.0% themselves.

San Francisco Dons

The Dons are recognized for their solid defensive performance, averaging 23.3 defensive rebounds per game, with Tyrone Riley IV contributing 4.2 of those. On offense, San Francisco is converting 45.7% of their shot attempts, which is notably higher than the 43.5% average allowed by their opponents.

Player Highlights

Key Players for the Dons

Malik Thomas has emerged as a star for San Francisco, boasting a shooting percentage of 45.4% and averaging 19.3 points per game. Additionally, Marcus Williams has also been consistent, scoring an average of 14.7 points over the last ten outings.

Key Players for the Wolverines

For Utah Valley, Dominick Nelson is making his mark with averages of 14.7 points and 5.2 rebounds per game. Tanner Toolson has been especially productive recently, putting up an average of 17.9 points in the past ten games.

Recent Game Trends

Last 10 Games Comparison

In their last ten contests, the Dons have a record of 7-3, averaging 75.5 points per game while allowing 71.5 points from their opponents. They also showcase a balanced contribution with approximately 32.4 rebounds, 12.4 assists, 6.2 steals, and 2.3 blocks per game.

Conversely, the Wolverines have had a remarkable run, going 9-1 in their last ten games. They average 75.9 points and hold their opponents to just 64.2 points per game, supported by averages of 34.6 rebounds, 15.1 assists, 5.9 steals, and 5.4 blocks.