Utah Valley Outlasts Denver For Overtime Victory
Nov 27, 2021, 5:26 PM
(Courtesy of Utah Valley Athletics)
(Courtesy of Utah Valley Athletics)
SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Valley men’s basketball team outlasted the Denver Pioneers in overtime for a nine-point win at home.
The Wolverines hosted the Pioneers at UCCU Center in Orem, Utah on Saturday, November 27.
UVU beat Denver in overtime, 77-68.
Overtime wins hit different 🤌#GoUVU #UVUmbb pic.twitter.com/TCOU5IJZTA
— UVU Men’s Basketball (@UVUmbb) November 28, 2021
After trailing by three points at halftime, the Wolverines outscored the Pioneers over the final 20 minutes of action.
Utah Valley’s Justin Harmon sunk a pair of free throws with 19 seconds left in the second half to force overtime with the scoreboard tied at 63-63.
The Wolverines locked down on defense during the extra time and outscored the Pioneers in overtime, 14-5.
Utah Valley finished the game shooting 54.2 percent from the field.
Fardaws Aimaq led the Wolverines with 19 points, 14 rebounds, three assists, and three blocks.
Beautiful touch by Fardaws 👌#GoUVU #UVUmbb pic.twitter.com/J4mZi4pAve
— UVU Men’s Basketball (@UVUmbb) November 27, 2021
With the win, the Wolverines improved their record to 6-1 this season.
Utah Valley’s next game is against the No. 18 BYU Cougars on Wednesday, December 1 at 7 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN+ and KSL NewsRadio (102.7 FM and 1160 AM).
