The Utah Valley Wolverines solidified their Western Athletic Conference dominance with a hard-fought 61-55 victory over Seattle U on Saturday. Osiris Grady delivered a flawless performance, scoring 17 points with perfect efficiency from beyond the arc and the free-throw line.
This win underscores our focus heading into the final stretch of the season, said Utah Valley's coach during post-game remarks. Key contributors included Tanner Toolson (13 points, 7 rebounds) and Carter Welling (11 points), who combined for critical plays in the second half.
Grady’s precision tonight was the difference-maker,
Seattle U’s Paris Dawson led his team with 18 points, but the Redhawks struggled to counter Utah Valley’s defensive intensity. Kobe Williamson added eight points and seven rebounds in the loss.
Game-Changing Stats:
- Utah Valley’s 83% free-throw accuracy
- Seattle U’s 32% field goal percentage
- Combined 9 three-pointers from both teams
With this win, Utah Valley (20-7, 12-1 WAC) remains a top contender for the conference title. Their next matchup against Southern Utah could further cement their playoff positioning. Meanwhile, Seattle U (10-16, 5-7) faces pressure to rebound against Cal Baptist.