Isaac Davis wasn’t messing around on Monday night. The dude went off for 22 points, leading Utah Valley to a dominant 84-63 win over Western Colorado in what was the season opener for both squads. What a way to kick things off, right? This Wolverines team clearly came to play, leaving their opponents scrambling for solutions from the opening whistle.
Wolverines Went Wild to Open the Season
Davis wasn’t just scoring either. He was everywhere, adding three steals to his stat line, showing he’s ready to impact the game on both ends of the court. And he wasn’t alone in lighting it up. Dominick Nelson chipped in a massive 16 points of his own, pulling down five rebounds and snatching an impressive four steals. When your top two guys are hitting that hard and swiping the ball away, it’s gonna be a long night for the other team. The Wolverines clearly set the tone for their season right away with that kind of all-around performance.
Mountaineers Looked Flat in the Opener
On Western Colorado’s side, Petar Strugar tried to keep things respectable, leading the Mountaineers with 15 points. DeMarion Yap added 11 points and Quincy Scott finished with 10 points, four assists, and three steals. But honestly, when you lose by 21 points in your season opener, it’s tough to find many positives. They just couldn’t slow down Utah Valley’s attack, and their own offense wasn’t quite potent enough to keep pace. They’ve got some work to do, that’s for sure.
Utah Valley is heading to Weber State for their next matchup on Saturday. Coming off a 21-point drubbing in their first game, they’ll be looking to keep that momentum rolling and show that Monday night wasn’t just a fluke. Can they build on this early statement and start their season on a serious heater?
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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