VINEYARD, Utah (Interstat) — Utah Valley used efficient scoring and a commanding interior presence to defeat Southern Utah 89-72 in a Western Athletic Conference men’s basketball game Thursday night at UCCU Center.

The Wolverines shot 54.5% from the field and outscored the Thunderbirds 56-26 in the paint to secure the victory before a crowd of 1,872. Jackson Holcombe led Utah Valley with 23 points. Southern Utah’s Jalen Lee scored 15 points and Jaiden Feroah added 14.

Utah Valley built a 46-39 halftime lead and maintained control throughout the second half. The Wolverines improved to 13-4 overall, while Southern Utah fell to 4-12.