OREM, Utah (Interstat) — Utah Valley held off Tarleton State 70-67 in a Western Athletic Conference women’s basketball game Thursday night at UCCU Center.

The Wolverines used a 21-point third quarter to build a lead and survived a late push from the Texans. Utah Valley forced 22 turnovers, converting them into 30 points, which proved decisive. Tarleton State’s Gia Adams led all scorers with 25 points. Amanda Barcello paced Utah Valley with 17 points.

Utah Valley improved to 9-10 overall. Tarleton State fell to 10-9.