Reading Time: 2 minutes Photo by Mykah Heaton One year after UVU marched into the Marriott Center and set offensive records with the first win in program history over BYU, the Cougars returned the favor Wednesday night in the sold-out UCCU Center. The fourth installment of the matchup dubbed the Crosstown Clash ended in the third Cougar victory as […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes Photo by Brigham Berthold It has become apparent early in the season for the UVU men’s basketball team that the Toolson’s, Conner and Jake, will play an integral role both on and off the court. During the road trip to begin the season termed the “Toughest 24,” where UVU played No. 5 Kentucky and No. […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Photo by Mykah Heaton OREM — The men’s basketball team demolished NAIA opponent Eastern Oregon Monday night in the UCCU Center by a final score of 97-52 in a game in which they never trailed. Kenneth Ogbe drilled a trey on the first possession of the game and the rout was on for the Wolverines who […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Photo by Maricel Evangelista OREM — The UVU men’s basketball team overcame a halftime deficit to beat UC Davis 80-71 Saturday afternoon in the season’s first game at the UCCU Center. UVU (2-2) was led on offense by senior Kenneth Ogbe who had 21 points with a killer 3-of-4 mark on shots from beyond the […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Photo courtesy of Jay Drowns/UVU One night after entering Rupp Arena and giving No. 5 Kentucky all it could handle, the UVU men’s basketball team completed the aptly named “toughest 24 hours in NCAA basketball history” by facing No. 1 Duke in Cameron Indoor Stadium. After holding an early 17-13 lead over the Blue Devils, […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Photo courtesy of Jay Drowns/UVU LEXINGTON, KY — The UVU men’s basketball team held a 12-point lead over the No. 5-ranked Kentucky Wildcats early in the second half, but ultimately fell 73-63 in Rupp Arena Friday night. Kenneth Ogbe threw down a dunk and was fouled on the play to begin the second half and […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes Photo by Mykah Heaton Head coach Mark Pope has put together an intriguing group for the 2017-18 men’s basketball season. The team that fell one point short of advancing to the WAC Tournament championship game last season has largely returned. In addition to an experienced group of players returning, Pope has acquired several transfers who […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Photo by Jay Drowns/UVU Marketing A symbolic cutting down of the nets served as a substitute for a literal ribbon cutting Wednesday in the NUVI Basketball Center on UVU’s campus. It marked the official completion of the new practice facility, but the Wolverines hope it was just the first step toward doing some net cutting […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Photo by Brigham Berthold The UVU men’s basketball team will open the 2017-18 season with road games at Kentucky and Duke in what is being called the “toughest 24 hours in college basketball history,” the university announced June 8. The Wolverines will travel to Lexington, Ky. to face the Wildcats Nov. 10 in Rupp Arena […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Photo by Sarah Sanchez When the field of 68 teams in the 2017 NCAA March Madness tournament was whittled down to the Final Four, basketball fans looking to get a glimpse at future high-end NBA talent were left with little to be excited about. With all the projected NBA draft lottery talent in the college […]