Taking down the Sun Belt

It took three games but Utah Valley finally got its first win on the season. The Wolverines beat Arkansas State in the final game of their three-game road trip 67-63.

Arkansas State is the defending Sun Belt Conference champion and is likely to repeat this season.

On the post game on KSTAR 1400 AM coach Dick Hunsaker said, "Guards win baby. Little Kevin Woods came in and gave us a spark. He's got upside . . . But the game ball has to go to Josh Olsen."

Kevin Woods scored the team's first four points and gave Utah Valley a much needed spark.

Olsen scored 12 points all in the second half as the Wolverines came from behind 11 to start the game and two at half.
Richard Troyer played 40 minutes and scored 10 points in the third game in six days for Utah Valley.

"I feel bad we put our team in this position but I had no choice," Hunsaker said.
"This team is going to get better."

Olsen's big game helped Utah Valley on its way to a big second half. Joe Walker pulled in 14 rebounds to go with seven blocks and seven points as the pair had their best game this season. Jordan Brady, always dependable scored 14 and had 10 rebounds. Toolson, who continues to lead the team offensively, scored 20.

Brady and Toolson got much needed help but only six players scored for Utah Valley. The question of depth could prove costly this season. Another problem is turnovers, 20 in this game.

They say the first win is the toughest and Arkansas State wasn't easy but 1-2 on the road trip isn't bad, 2-1, very possible, but Boise State got the best of the Wolverines in overtime.

Up next another Sun Belt team; Troy at home Nov. 20 for the home opener.