| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTU | 38 | 34 | 72 |
| SUU | 27 | 38 | 65 |
Utah Tech snaps a 13-game skid with 72-65 win over Southern Utah in WAC tourney
Utah Tech Trailblazers vs. Southern Utah Thunderbirds: Game Highlights
Utah Tech Trailblazers vs. Southern Utah Thunderbirds: Game Highlights
SAINT GEORGE, Utah -- — Hakim Byrd had 19 points in Utah Tech's 72-65 victory against Southern Utah on Tuesday in the first round of the Western Athletic Conference Tournament to snap a 13-game losing streak.
Byrd added three steals for the Trailblazers (7-25). Noa Gonsalves scored 14 points, shooting 5 for 11, including 3 for 5 from beyond the arc. Samuel Ariyibi shot 4 of 11 from the field and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line to finish with 11 points, while adding six rebounds and five assists.
Dominique Ford led the way for the Thunderbirds (12-19) with 16 points and two steals. Jamir Simpson added 13 points and seven rebounds.
Utah Tech took the lead with 10:37 remaining in the first half and did not relinquish it. Byrd led his team in scoring with 14 points in the first half to help put them ahead 38-27 at the break. Gonsalves led the way with a team-high eight second-half points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Glen Mayberry
- Frank Harvey
- John Hampton
2024-25 Western Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Valley | 15-1 | - | 23-7 |
| Grand Canyon | 13-3 | 2 | 23-7 |
| California Baptist | 9-7 | 6 | 16-14 |
| Abilene Christian | 8-8 | 7 | 16-15 |
| Seattle U | 8-8 | 7 | 13-17 |
| Tarleton State | 7-9 | 8 | 12-19 |
| UT Arlington | 6-10 | 9 | 13-17 |
| Southern Utah | 4-12 | 11 | 12-19 |
| Utah Tech | 2-14 | 13 | 7-25 |
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