Aimaq’s Double-Double Helps Utah Valley Overwhelm Bethesda
Dec 17, 2021, 8:20 PM
Fardaws Aimaq #11 of the Utah Valley Wolverines takes a shot over Evan Gilyard II #3 of the New Mexico State Aggies during a semifinal game of the Western Athletic Conference basketball tournament at the Orleans Arena on March 12, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Aggies defeated the Wolverines 78-62. (Photo by Joe Buglewicz/Getty Images)
(Photo by Joe Buglewicz/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Valley Wolverines overcame a slow start to douse the Bethesda Flames, improving to an 8-3 record in a 107-65 win at the UCCU Center in Orem, Utah.
Trailing 19-9 early in the game, the Wolverines used a 10-0 run to close the gap before heading into halftime with a 47-35 lead.
Fardaws Aimaq notched his NCAA-leading eighth double-double of the year in less than a half of play. He finished with four dunks on his way to 20 points and 16 rebounds in only 27 minutes.
Blaze with the alley opp to Fardaws with the slam dunk! #GoUVU #UVUmbb pic.twitter.com/iRQaEAujYK
— UVU Men’s Basketball (@UVUmbb) December 18, 2021
Four Wolverines scored in double figures, led by Le’Tre Darthard’s 30 points on 7-12 shooting and a perfect 12-12 at the free throw line. Darthard left the game midway through the second half after taking a hard fall on a drive to the basket.
Blaze Nield had a career night, matching his career-high of nine assists while also scoring seven points.
Blaze with the alley oop to Tim!#GoUVU #UVUmbb pic.twitter.com/qDaNXrAN29
— UVU Men’s Basketball (@UVUmbb) December 18, 2021
Four Flames tied for a team-high 11 points.
Utah Valley has one more game before the holiday break, as they set their sights on the Washington Huskies in Seattle on Tuesday, December 21. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. (MDT). The game will be broadcast on the Pac-12 Network.
