• Utah Valley continues WAC play on Saturday afternoon against California Baptist at the UCCU Center. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+ and over the airwaves on the Wolverine Sports Network (960 AM/103.9 FM in Utah County, 98.3 FM/101.5 HD2 in Salt Lake County).
   
• Dominick Nelson scored 21 points, and Tanner Toolson added 17 to lead Utah Valley to a 72-64 win over WAC preseason favorite Grand Canyon on Thursday night at the UCCU Center. The Wolverines outrebounded the Lopes 45-37 and recorded 10 blocks, using a strong defensive effort to hold off a second-half rally and secure the victory.
   
• Utah Valley is riding a five-game win streak, including a perfect 2-0 start in WAC play with victories over Abilene Christian and Grand Canyon. The Wolverines remain unbeaten at home this season with a 6-0 record at the UCCU Center. UVU's current streak ranks as the 15th-longest overall win streak in the country.
   
• Utah Valley holds an impressive 84-20 (80.8%) home record since March 4, 2017, and an all-time 235-66 (78.1%) mark at the UCCU Center as it competes in its 22nd season at the venue. The Wolverines are a perfect 5-0 at home this season and have won 31 of their last 35 games on their home court. UVU's 14 home wins in 2022-23 tied the program record, and the team boasts the 52nd-best home court advantage in the nation, according to KenPom.com.
   
• Utah Valley wrapped up non-conference play with three straight wins, including a record-setting 119-59 victory over Bethesda on Dec. 28 at the UCCU Center, where the Wolverines set program marks for points (119) and made field goals (49). UVU also earned road wins over Idaho State and Weber State, led by standout performances from Carter Welling. The Wolverines navigated a demanding non-conference schedule, playing 10 of 14 games on the road and traveling over 15,000 miles.

BROADCAST INFORMATION
Saturday's game against California Baptist will be broadcast live on ESPN+, with Brice Larson and Josh Kallunki on the call with Mike Goodkind on the sidelines. The broadcast is available on the ESPN app and at ESPNplus.com. The game will also be broadcast over the air waves on the Wolverine Sports Network with Jim McCulloch and Tyler McCulloch on the call. The radio broadcast will be aired live on ESPN 960 AM/103.9 FM in Utah County and 98.3 FM/105.1 (HD2) in Salt Lake City, with a live stream available at ESPN960sports.com. Larson will host the pregame, halftime, and postgame radio show for the game.

ABOUT CALIFORNIA BAPTIST
California Baptist enters Saturday's game at 8-7 overall and 1-0 in WAC play after a 73-67 home win over Seattle U in Riverside. The Lancers are led by senior guard Dominique Daniels Jr., who ranks sixth nationally in scoring at 21.7 points per game. Daniels has scored 20+ points in nine games this season, including a season-high 33 against UCF. CBU ranks 21st nationally and first in the WAC in free-throw percentage (78.2%) and picked up notable non-conference wins over Kennesaw State, Fresno State, and Eastern Washington. The Lancers also excel in drawing fouls and converting at the line, a key factor in several close wins this season. Defensively, they rely on Daniels' offensive firepower and timely stops to control the pace of play.

SERIES HISTORY VS. THE LANCERS
Utah Valley and California Baptist will meet for the 14th time on Saturday afternoon. UVU holds a 9-4 all-time advantage in the series. The two teams split last season's meetings, with UVU winning both regular-season games and CBU claiming an overtime victory in the opening round of the WAC Tournament. Utah Valley is 6-1 all-time against CBU in Orem, with the Lancers' only win at the UCCU Center coming on Jan. 8, 2020.

LAST TIME VS. CBU: California Baptist 74, Utah Valley 63 (3/13/24 - Las Vegas)
Ethan Potter scored a career-high 23 points and Drake Allen added 16 to lead Utah Valley in a 74-63 overtime loss to California Baptist in the first round of the WAC Tournament at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas. Utah Valley wrapped up the 2023-24 season with a 16-16 overall record. The 16 wins under coach Todd Phillips are the most wins by a first-year head coach in UVU history in the Division I era. Trailing 60-58 with three seconds to go Drake Allen was fouled driving down the lane and went to the line for a pair of free throws. Allen knocked them down and CBU was unable to get a shot off before the final buzzer, forcing overtime. California Baptist then outscored Utah Valley 14-3 in the overtime period to secure the 74-63 win. Potter scored his career-high 23 points on a 10 of 15 clip from the field and a 3 of 4 mark from the free throw line. He also pulled down five rebounds with one block in 39 minutes of action. 

BLOCK PARTY IN OREM
Utah Valley continues to dominate the paint, ranking 3rd in the nation in blocks per game with an impressive average of 6.3 swats per contest. Ten different Wolverines have recorded at least one block this season, showcasing the team's collective defensive presence. Carter Welling leads the charge with 32 total blocks, ranking 16th nationally in blocks per game (2.29) and 24th in total blocks. Cory Wells is second on the team with 15 blocks, while Hayden Welling has contributed 13 to bolster the Wolverines' formidable interior defense.