Nov. 18, 2006

Box Score

Orem, UT- The Utah Valley State men's basketball team beat the University of Great Falls 65-47 on Saturday. The Wolverines had four players in double figures led by Jordan Brady's 16 points and 12 rebounds. Brady played 30 minutes and had three steals while going eight of nine from the field.

"Tonight was a game I needed and our team needed coming off a tough loss at Cal," Brady said. "I felt like I was mentally ready tonight."

David Heck also had 16 points and grabbed seven rebounds in 38 minutes of action. Chris Bailey added 12 points and Matt Peterson scored 11.

Utah Valley State shot 49 percent for the game while Great Falls shot 37.

The game was close for the first 15 minutes as UV held a 27-19 lead following two free throws by Tyrone Witherspoon with 4:29 left until halftime.

The Wolverines then went on an 18-4 run to lead 45-23 at halftime. Heck and Peterson each hit two 3-pointers during that final four minute stretch.

"It was kind of a rag-tag game," Utah Valley State coach Dick Hunsaker said. "We had that big spurt at the end of the first half which was the difference in the game. Great Falls kept battling and hit some shots."

Great Falls got within 16 two different times in the second period.

The Wolverines biggest lead of the game was 23 at 46-23 and 59-36. Tyrone Witherspoon led Great Falls with 16 points and seven rebounds.

Utah Valley State returns to action on November 25 when they play at Western Illinois. Tip off is set for 6 p.m.