Nelson scores 21 as Utah Valley takes down UTEP 89-60
OREM, Utah -- — Dominick Nelson had 21 points in Utah Valley's 89-60 victory against UTEP on Saturday night.
Nelson added eight rebounds for the Wolverines (2-0). Tanner Toolson scored 16 points while going 5 of 10 (4 for 7 from 3-point range) and added six rebounds. Hayden Welling shot 5 of 8 from the field, including 3 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 2 for 3 from the line to finish with 15 points, while adding three blocks.
Devon Barnes led the way for the Miners (1-1) with 13 points and two steals. Otis Frazier III added 11 points and three steals for UTEP. Ahamad Bynum also had nine points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Rick Batsell
- Robert Lehigh
- Grant Jeffres
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
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Liberty | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
Louisiana Tech | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
Middle Tennessee | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
New Mexico State | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
Jacksonville State | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
Kennesaw State | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
Sam Houston | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
UTEP | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
Florida International | 0-0 | - | 0-2 |
Western Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 0-2 |
2024-25 Western Athletic Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
California Baptist | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
Grand Canyon | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
Southern Utah | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
Utah Valley | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
Abilene Christian | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
UT Arlington | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
Seattle U | 0-0 | - | 0-2 |
Tarleton State | 0-0 | - | 0-2 |
Utah Tech | 0-0 | - | 0-2 |