VINEYARD, Utah (Interstat) — Utah Valley defeated Abilene Christian 74-67 in a Western Athletic Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at UCCU Center.

The Wolverines used efficient shooting, making 56.5% of their field goals, to secure the victory and improve to 22-7. The Wildcats fell to 13-16 despite forcing 16 turnovers.

Trevan Leonhardt led Utah Valley with 16 points and seven assists. Jackson Holcombe added 13 points and four blocks. Christian Alston scored a game-high 18 points for Abilene Christian, and Zy Wright added 14.

Utah Valley built an early lead and maintained control throughout, answering each Wildcats’ rally. The Wolverines outscored Abilene Christian 40-26 in the paint and blocked eight shots.