NCAAB · Final

Utah Valley Defeats UC Irvine 79-72 in Close Contest

Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · UCCU Center

Utah Valley Wolverines 79, UC Irvine Anteaters 72, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won UC Irvine Anteaters vs Utah Valley Wolverines?

Utah Valley Wolverines beat UC Irvine Anteaters 79-72 at UCCU Center on November 19, 2025.

In a closely contested matchup at the UCCU Center, the Utah Valley Wolverines secured a 79-72 victory over the UC Irvine Anteaters. This win improved Utah Valley's record to 4-2, while UC Irvine fell to 3-3. Both teams entered the game with identical overall records of 3-2, making this fixture particularly intriguing as they sought to gain an edge in their respective seasons.

Utah Valley has shown strong form recently, boasting a record of 8-2 over their last ten games. Despite a recent setback, they have averaged 76.6 points scored per game while allowing 69.7 points. Their home record stands at 5-1, indicating a solid performance in front of their fans, though they did suffer a recent loss to the California Baptist Lancers, 61-63. In their last five games, the Wolverines have recorded a 4-1 record, scoring an average of 79.6 points while allowing 76.8.

On the other hand, UC Irvine has also been competitive, with a 7-3 record in their last ten games. They have averaged 77.2 points scored and allowed 70.3. Their away record is 2-1, showcasing their ability to perform outside of their home venue. However, they have recently lost to the Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors, 64-71, which may have impacted their confidence coming into this game. In their last five games, the Anteaters have also posted a 4-1 record, with an average of 81.4 points scored and 72.6 points allowed.

In terms of head-to-head matchups, Utah Valley holds a 1-0 advantage over UC Irvine this season, having previously defeated them 79-72 in their earlier meeting on November 20, 2025. This victory would have added an extra layer of motivation for the Anteaters as they sought to even the score.

Injuries were not mentioned in the block, so both teams appeared to be at full strength for this matchup. The market had priced Utah Valley as the favorites, with a home win probability of 1.0, indicating strong confidence in their ability to secure the victory.

The game conditions were not detailed, but the UCCU Center typically provides a vibrant atmosphere for home games, which could have played a role in the Wolverines' performance.

As the game unfolded, key moments included several scoring plays that helped Utah Valley maintain their lead. Notable plays in the second half included a free throw by Jackson Holcombe and a layup by Braden Housley, both contributing to the Wolverines' scoring run. Trevan Leonhardt was instrumental in the closing moments, making crucial layups and free throws to extend Utah Valley's lead. UC Irvine fought back with a three-point jumper from Jovan Jester Jr., but it was not enough to overcome the deficit.

Overall, this matchup highlighted the competitive nature of both teams, with Utah Valley emerging victorious in a tightly contested game. The Wolverines will look to build on this momentum, while UC Irvine will aim to regroup and bounce back in their next outing.

Leaders

PointsIsaac Davis18Utah Valley Wolverines
AssistsIsaac Davis5Utah Valley Wolverines
ReboundsJackson Holcombe12Utah Valley Wolverines
PointsJurian Dixon18UC Irvine Anteaters
AssistsJovan Jester Jr.5UC Irvine Anteaters
ReboundsKyle Evans10UC Irvine Anteaters

Recent form

Utah Valley Wolverines

Last 10: 8-2Streak L176.6 scored · 69.7 allowed per game5-1 at home

L61-63vs California Baptist LancersMar 15
W67-65vs UT Arlington MavericksMar 14
W104-101at Utah Tech TrailblazersMar 8
W92-88at Southern Utah ThunderbirdsMar 6
W74-67vs Abilene Christian WildcatsFeb 28
W79-72vs Tarleton State TexansFeb 27
W66-54at UT Arlington MavericksFeb 21
W65-46vs California Baptist LancersFeb 20
L77-81at Utah Tech TrailblazersFeb 13
W81-60vs UT Arlington MavericksFeb 7

UC Irvine Anteaters

Last 10: 7-3Streak L177.2 scored · 70.3 allowed per game2-1 away

L64-71vs Hawai'i Rainbow WarriorsMar 15
W93-78vs Cal State Northridge MatadorsMar 14
W79-69vs UC Davis AggiesMar 8
W107-85vs Cal Poly MustangsMar 6
W64-60vs UC Santa Barbara GauchosMar 1
W68-67at Cal State Northridge MatadorsFeb 27
L69-71vs UC San Diego TritonsFeb 22
W69-58at Long Beach State BeachFeb 20
W86-65vs Cal State Fullerton TitansFeb 15
L73-79at Cal Poly MustangsFeb 13

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
UC Irvine	23-12	-	15-5
Hawai'i	24-9	1	14-6
UC San Diego	23-11	3	12-8
Cal State Northridge	20-14	3	12-8
Cal State Fullerton	18-16	3	12-8
UC Davis	19-14	4	11-9
UC Santa Barbara	18-14	4	11-9
Cal Poly	14-19	5	10-10
Long Beach State	10-22	9	6-14
UC Riverside	10-22	10	5-15
Cal State Bakersfield	8-24	13	2-18

Box score

Stat	UC Irvine Anteaters	Utah Valley Wolverines
Field goals	25-63	31-60
Field goal %	40	52
Three-pointers	6-21	6-14
Three-point %	29	43
Free throws	16-21	11-25
Free throw %	76	44
Rebounds	35	43
Offensive rebounds	12	14
Defensive rebounds	23	29
Assists	15	19
Steals	7	6
Blocks	7	8
Turnovers	11	11
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	10	13
Fast-break points	6	7
Points in the paint	30	50
Fouls	22	21
Largest lead	1	12

How the scoring went

2nd Half44-44Elijah Chol made Layup.
2nd Half45-44Elijah Chol made Free Throw.
2nd Half45-47Sherman Weatherspoon IV made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half47-47Andre Henry made Jumper.
2nd Half47-50Hayden Welling made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tyler Hendricks.
2nd Half47-53Hayden Welling made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jackson Holcombe.
2nd Half47-54Sherman Weatherspoon IV made Free Throw.
2nd Half49-54Jurian Dixon made Jumper.
2nd Half52-54Jurian Dixon made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kyle Evans.
2nd Half53-54Tama Isaac made Free Throw.
2nd Half53-56Isaac Davis made Layup. Assisted by Jackson Holcombe.
2nd Half53-58Jackson Holcombe made Dunk. Assisted by Trevan Leonhardt.
2nd Half55-58Harrison Carrington made Jumper. Assisted by Tama Isaac.
2nd Half56-58Tama Isaac made Free Throw.
2nd Half57-58Tama Isaac made Free Throw.
2nd Half58-58Tama Isaac made Free Throw.
2nd Half58-60Braden Housley made Layup. Assisted by Jackson Holcombe.
2nd Half60-60Jovan Jester Jr. made Jumper.
2nd Half60-62Isaac Davis made Layup.
2nd Half61-62Jovan Jester Jr. made Free Throw.
2nd Half62-62Jovan Jester Jr. made Free Throw.
2nd Half62-63Isaac Davis made Free Throw.
2nd Half62-64Isaac Davis made Free Throw.
2nd Half62-65Isaac Davis made Free Throw.
2nd Half63-65Harrison Carrington made Free Throw.
2nd Half63-68Tyler Hendricks made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Isaac Davis.
2nd Half63-69Trevan Leonhardt made Free Throw.
2nd Half64-69Jurian Dixon made Free Throw.
2nd Half65-69Jurian Dixon made Free Throw.
2nd Half65-71Hayden Welling made Layup. Assisted by Jackson Holcombe.
2nd Half67-71Jovan Jester Jr. made Jumper.
2nd Half67-72Jackson Holcombe made Free Throw.
2nd Half67-73Jackson Holcombe made Free Throw.
2nd Half67-75Braden Housley made Layup. Assisted by Jackson Holcombe.
2nd Half67-77Trevan Leonhardt made Layup.
2nd Half70-77Jovan Jester Jr. made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Derin Saran.
2nd Half70-78Trevan Leonhardt made Free Throw.
2nd Half70-79Trevan Leonhardt made Free Throw.
2nd Half71-79Jurian Dixon made Free Throw.
2nd Half72-79Jurian Dixon made Free Throw.

Win probability

Above the line favours Utah Valley Wolverines, below favours UC Irvine Anteaters.