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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville State | 7-2 | - | 15-7 |
| Middle Tennessee | 6-3 | 1 | 15-7 |
| Liberty | 5-4 | 2 | 17-5 |
| Louisiana Tech | 5-4 | 2 | 16-6 |
| UTEP | 5-4 | 2 | 15-7 |
| Western Kentucky | 5-4 | 2 | 14-8 |
| Kennesaw State | 5-4 | 2 | 13-9 |
| New Mexico State | 5-4 | 2 | 12-10 |
| Sam Houston | 1-8 | 6 | 8-14 |
| Florida International | 1-8 | 6 | 7-15 |
2024-25 Western Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Canyon | 7-1 | - | 17-5 |
| Utah Valley | 7-1 | - | 15-7 |
| Tarleton State | 5-3 | 2 | 10-13 |
| California Baptist | 4-3 | 2.5 | 11-10 |
| UT Arlington | 4-4 | 3 | 11-11 |
| Seattle U | 3-4 | 3.5 | 8-13 |
| Utah Tech | 2-5 | 4.5 | 6-16 |
| Abilene Christian | 1-6 | 5.5 | 9-13 |
| Southern Utah | 1-7 | 6 | 9-13 |
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