STEPHENVILLE, Texas (Interstat) — Utah Valley pulled away after halftime to defeat Tarleton State 83-55 in a Western Athletic Conference men’s basketball game Thursday night at Wisdom Gym.

The Wolverines led 35-32 at intermission before outscoring the Texans 48-23 in the second half. Utah Valley’s efficient offense shot 55.6% from the field and 93.8% from the free-throw line. Trevan Leonhardt scored 20 points to lead the Wolverines, while Isaac Davis added 17. Isaac Hawkins contributed 10 points and four blocks.

Tarleton State struggled offensively, shooting 28.3% from the floor. Camron McDowell and Kaia Isaac scored 12 and 13 points, respectively, for the Texans. Attendance was 2,267. Utah Valley improved to 16-6 overall, while Tarleton State fell to 11-10.