Tyler Weaver scored a career-high 21 points and hit five three-pointers to lead Utah Valley to a 101-93 road victory over in-state rival Weber State on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, at the Dee Events Center in Ogden. The Wolverines' win, which improved them to 2-0 on the season, snapped a period of close competition and marked the fourth consecutive victory for Utah Valley in the series against the Wildcats.
Offensive Explosion in Ogden
The high-scoring contest, described as a track meet, saw Utah Valley shoot 59.6 percent from the field and 60.9 percent from three-point range. This shooting performance included 14 made three-pointers, which tied for the ninth-most in program history and marked the sixth time the Wolverines have made 14 triples in a single game.
Jordy Barnes contributed significantly to the Wolverines' offensive surge, recording a career-high 15 points and matching his career-high of seven assists. The Utah State transfer was 5 of 8 from the field and hit five three-pointers on seven attempts. Barnes also recorded four steals during the matchup.
Weber State, playing in its home opener, finished with a 0-2 record. The Wildcats were led by Mason Abittan, who scored a career-high 22 points and hit four three-pointers, and ArDarius Grayson, who added 19 points. Despite a late surge, the Wildcats could not overcome the Wolverines' lead.
The game featured several dramatic momentum shifts throughout the night. Utah Valley held a 52-45 lead at halftime and extended its advantage to 59-47 early in the second half. However, Weber State executed an 11-5 run and later a 14-4 run to cut the deficit to just two points, 78-76, with 7:24 remaining in the game.
Weber State's comeback attempt was fueled by ArDarius Grayson, who scored 10 points during a 13-3 run that brought the Wildcats within two points at 80-78 following a dunk by Brock Felder with 6:28 remaining. Despite the push, which included cutting the lead to 92-87 with 1:17 left, Utah Valley responded with a three-pointer and free throws to secure the win.
Utah Valley head coach Todd Phillips noted that the team's ability to adjust to Weber State's fast pace was key to the victory. Phillips stated that the Wolverines were able to score 101 points, a total he admitted he did not expect to reach. He also emphasized the importance of responding to the Wildcats' shooting, noting the team was proud of how they answered the opponent's offensive pressure.
Defensive and Rebounding Notes
Despite the win, Phillips indicated that the Wolverines must improve their defensive rebounding and defensive consistency. The Wolverines were outrebounded 36-30 by Weber State, and the Wildcats recorded 16 second-chance points compared to Utah Valley's 12.
