Utah used a large second-half scoring run to defeat Weber State 85-64 at the Huntsman Center. While the Wildcats held a seven-point lead at halftime, Utah outscored Weber State 55-27 in the second half to secure the victory.
Dylan Warlick led Weber State with a career-high 22 points, converting 10 of 15 field goal attempts. Augustine Ekwe also recorded a career-high with 16 points and seven rebounds, shooting 8 of 12 from the field. Together, Warlick and Ekwe accounted for 38 of the Wildcats' 64 total points.
Weber State entered the break with a 37-30 lead, having shot 60.7 percent from the field in the first half. The Wildcats made 17 of 28 shots during that period, including 14 of 19 from inside the 3-point line, and outscored Utah 28-16 in the paint.
Utah gained momentum in the second half, beginning with a 9-0 run that resulted in a 44-41 lead. The Utes then executed a 20-0 run over five minutes, holding Weber State scoreless from the 12:16 mark until a three-pointer by Aaron Powell at 7:11 remaining. This run gave Utah a 68-53 lead.
Utah finished the game shooting 54.2 percent from the field, including 71.4 percent in the second half. The Utes outrebounded the Wildcats 36-24 and recorded 19 assists.
Other contributors for Weber State included Gavin Lowe, who recorded seven points and eight assists, and Aaron Powell, who scored six points including two 3-pointers. ArDarius Grayson finished with five points and three assists.
Weber State is scheduled to host Lincoln at the Dee Events Center on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 4 p.m.
