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Utah Valley Wolverines Return Home to Face Idaho State After Impressive Road Trip

OREM, UT – December 9, 2025, 2:59 PM – After a successful six-game road stretch, the Utah Valley Wolverines (6-3) are set to return to the UCCU Center to host the Idaho State Bengals (6-4) tonight at 6:00 PM MT. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ and the Wolverine Sports Network/ESPN The Fan.

The Wolverines are coming off an impressive 82-71 victory over Bowling Green, where four players scored in double figures. Jackson Holcombe led the charge with 19 points, followed by Isaac Davis with 18, and Tyler Hendricks with an 11-point, 11-rebound double-double. UVU forced Bowling Green into a season-high 20 turnovers.

Holcombe was named the Western Athletic Conference Player of the Week after averaging 18.0 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 5.0 assists in the two road games. Holcombe has consistently led UVU in scoring, rebounding, and steals.

Utah Valley is currently ranked #62 in the NCAA NET rankings and boasts impressive statistics across the board, ranking nationally in assists per game, field goal percentage, blocks, effective field goal percentage, steals, and scoring margin.

Idaho State enters the game riding a three-game winning streak. The Bengals, currently ranked #120 in the NET, are led by Caleb Van De Griend, who averages 14.0 points and 7.1 rebounds per game. Idaho State emphasizes rebounding and interior play.

Utah Valley leads the all-time series against Idaho State 8-4 and has won the last seven consecutive matchups.

Following Wednesday’s game, Utah Valley will travel to Salt Lake City to face UC Santa Barbara at the Delta Center on Saturday afternoon.

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