ST. GEORGE, Utah (Interstat) — Utah Tech edged Abilene Christian 85-81 in a Western Athletic Conference men’s basketball game Thursday night at Burns Arena. The Trailblazers used a strong first half and efficient shooting to secure the victory before a crowd of 2,274.

Ethan Potter scored 25 points and Chance Trujillo added 24 for Utah Tech, which shot 61 percent from the floor. The Trailblazers led 47-38 at halftime. Abilene Christian’s Chilaydrien Newton led all scorers with 27 points, and Bradyn Hubbard contributed 23. The Wildcats cut the deficit to two points late but could not complete the comeback.

Utah Tech improved to 18-12. Abilene Christian fell to 13-15.