CEDAR CITY, Utah (Interstat) — Southern Utah surged in the second half to defeat Utah Valley 84-70 in a Western Athletic Conference men’s basketball game Wednesday at Centrum Arena.

The Thunderbirds, trailing 34-35 at halftime, erupted for 49 second-half points. Southern Utah’s efficient shooting, 12 of 23 from 3-point range and 16 of 19 on free throws, proved decisive. Utah Valley shot just 37.1% from the field.

Jackson Holcombe led all scorers with 26 points for the Wolverines. Jaiden Feroah paced Southern Utah with 18 points. The Thunderbirds improved to 7-13, while Utah Valley fell to 15-5.