Texas-Arlington 65, at Utah Valley 67

LAS VEGAS (Interstat) — In a Western Athletic Conference tournament semifinal defined by grit and missed opportunities, the Utah Valley Wolverines survived a fierce challenge from the Texas-Arlington Mavericks, escaping with a 67-65 victory Friday night at Orleans Arena. The game, a taut defensive struggle that featured 10 ties and 15 lead changes, was ultimately decided in the final 19 seconds at the free-throw line. With the score knotted at 65, Utah Valley’s Jackson Holcombe was fouled on a drive to the basket. The 6-foot-7 forward from Charleston, South Carolina, calmly sank both free throws to put the Wolverines ahead… Read more...