Utah Valley Triumphs Over UT Arlington 86-74
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 4:00 PM ET · UCCU Center
Utah Valley Wolverines 86, UT Arlington Mavericks 74, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won UT Arlington Mavericks vs Utah Valley Wolverines?
Utah Valley Wolverines beat UT Arlington Mavericks 86-74 at UCCU Center on January 17, 2026.
Who was favored in UT Arlington Mavericks vs Utah Valley Wolverines?
Utah Valley Wolverines were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -750 (about 88% implied). The favorite won.
In an exciting matchup at the UCCU Center, the Utah Valley Wolverines secured a solid victory against the UT Arlington Mavericks, finishing the game with a score of 86-74. This win continues Utah Valley's impressive home record, which now stands at 16-4, while UT Arlington's record moves to 12-7. The Wolverines have demonstrated their strength at home, boasting a home record of 8-0 this season.
Utah Valley has been in strong form, winning nine of their last ten games, and they are currently on a two-game winning streak. Their recent performances have seen them average 83.5 points scored per game while allowing 69.9 points. In their last five games, they have scored an average of 82.6 points while allowing 76.8 points. In contrast, UT Arlington has also been performing well, winning seven of their last ten games and currently on a four-game winning streak. They have averaged 66.6 points scored and 64.8 points allowed during this stretch, with their last five games yielding an average of 70.0 points scored and 64.2 points allowed.
In terms of previous meetings, Utah Valley has had the upper hand against UT Arlington, winning both of their encounters in the 2025 season. Their last meeting on February 7, 2025, ended with a decisive 94-73 victory for the Wolverines, while their earlier matchup on January 17, 2025, was a close contest that Utah Valley edged out 85-83.
Injuries did not play a significant role in this contest, as both teams were able to field their regular lineups. The market had Utah Valley as the favorites, with DraftKings setting the spread at -11.5 in favor of the Wolverines, and the total points line at 143.5.
The game conditions were favorable for both teams, contributing to an engaging atmosphere for the fans in attendance. Utah Valley's offense was highlighted by their ability to score efficiently, particularly in the second half, where they pulled away decisively. Key scoring plays included a three-point jumper from Tyran Mason and a driving layup from Trevan Leonhardt, both of which helped to maintain Utah Valley's lead as they closed out the game.
Overall, the matchup showcased Utah Valley's dominance at home and their ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities, while UT Arlington fought hard but ultimately fell short. The Wolverines' strong offensive performance and defensive resilience were key factors in their victory.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | UVU -11.5 | 143.5 o -110 / u -110 | UT Arlington Mavericks +525 · Utah Valley Wolverines -750 |
Leaders
- PointsJackson Holcombe16Utah Valley Wolverines
- AssistsTrevan Leonhardt6Utah Valley Wolverines
- ReboundsTrevan Leonhardt9Utah Valley Wolverines
- PointsCash Chavis20UT Arlington Mavericks
- AssistsCash Chavis3UT Arlington Mavericks
- ReboundsMarcell McCreary5UT Arlington Mavericks
Recent form
Utah Valley Wolverines
Last 10: 9-1Streak W283.5 scored · 69.9 allowed per game7-0 at home
- W92-76vs Utah Tech TrailblazersJan 10
- W89-72vs Southern Utah ThunderbirdsJan 9
- L68-85at Abilene Christian WildcatsJan 3
- W91-85at Tarleton State TexansJan 2
- W73-66vs California Baptist LancersDec 30
- W109-48vs Bethesda FlamesDec 20
- W90-74vs Weber State WildcatsDec 18
- W68-53vs UC Santa Barbara GauchosDec 13
- W73-69vs Idaho State BengalsDec 11
- W82-71at Bowling Green FalconsDec 6
UT Arlington Mavericks
Last 10: 7-3Streak W466.6 scored · 64.8 allowed per game4-2 away
- W56-52at Utah Tech TrailblazersJan 16
- W82-72vs Abilene Christian WildcatsJan 10
- W86-77at Southern Utah ThunderbirdsJan 4
- W63-51vs California Baptist LancersJan 1
- L63-69vs Tarleton State TexansDec 30
- W69-57at Oral Roberts Golden EaglesDec 23
- L60-76at Stanford CardinalDec 18
- W58-50at UT Rio Grande Valley VaquerosDec 12
- L63-83at Arkansas State Red WolvesDec 3
- W66-61vs Stephen F. Austin LumberjacksNov 29
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Valley | 25-9 | - | 14-4 |
| California Baptist | 25-9 | 1 | 13-5 |
| Utah Tech | 19-15 | 2 | 11-7 |
| UT Arlington | 18-14 | 5 | 9-9 |
| Southern Utah | 10-22 | 7 | 6-12 |
| Tarleton State | 14-18 | 9 | 5-13 |
| Abilene Christian | 14-19 | 9 | 5-13 |
| 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 | UT Arlington Mavericks | Utah Valley Wolverines |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 24-56 | 32-60 |
| Field goal % | 43 | 53 |
| Three-pointers | 6-20 | 5-15 |
| Three-point % | 30 | 33 |
| Free throws | 20-26 | 17-28 |
| Free throw % | 77 | 61 |
| Rebounds | 32 | 34 |
| Offensive rebounds | 14 | 15 |
| Defensive rebounds | 18 | 19 |
| Assists | 8 | 18 |
| Steals | 8 | 7 |
| Blocks | 2 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 11 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 10 | 22 |
| Fast-break points | 5 | 20 |
| Points in the paint | 32 | 54 |
| Fouls | 19 | 19 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 21 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 0 | 99 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half38-55Jackson Holcombe makes layup (Trevan Leonhardt assists)
- 2nd Half39-55Marcell McCreary makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half40-55Marcell McCreary makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half42-55Cash Chavis makes driving layup
- 2nd Half42-56Jackson Holcombe makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half42-57Jackson Holcombe makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half44-57Cash Chavis makes driving layup
- 2nd Half44-59Trevan Leonhardt makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half45-59Cash Chavis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half46-59Cash Chavis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half46-61Hayden Welling makes layup (Trevan Leonhardt assists)
- 2nd Half48-61Jayden Smoot makes driving layup
- 2nd Half48-63Isaac Hawkins makes 6-foot hook shot (Jackson Holcombe assists)
- 2nd Half49-63Cash Chavis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half50-63Cash Chavis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half52-63Cash Chavis makes driving layup (Jayden Smoot assists)
- 2nd Half52-65Isaac Hawkins makes layup (Noah Taitz assists)
- 2nd Half54-65Amari Reed makes 3-foot alley oop dunk (Cash Chavis assists)
- 2nd Half57-65Cash Chavis makes 24-foot three pointer
- 2nd Half57-67Tyler Hendricks makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half57-70Tyler Hendricks makes 22-foot three point jumper (Trevan Leonhardt assists)
- 2nd Half57-71Isaac Davis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-71Miles Goodman makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half60-71Tyran Mason makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-74Hayden Welling makes 22-foot three point jumper (Noah Taitz assists)
- 2nd Half61-74Tyran Mason makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-75Hayden Welling makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-76Hayden Welling makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-78Trevan Leonhardt makes 9-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half61-80Braden Housley makes 10-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half61-82Hayden Welling makes 3-foot alley oop dunk (Braden Housley assists)
- 2nd Half63-82Marcell McCreary makes 4-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half66-82Marcell McCreary makes 24-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half69-82Tyran Mason makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jordan Lowery assists)
- 2nd Half69-84Trevan Leonhardt makes driving layup (Jackson Holcombe assists)
- 2nd Half71-84Jayden Smoot makes driving layup
- 2nd Half71-85Hayden Welling makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half71-86Hayden Welling makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half73-86Tyran Mason makes layup
- 2nd Half74-86Tyran Mason makes free throw 1 of 1
Win probability
Above the line favours Utah Valley Wolverines, below favours UT Arlington Mavericks.
Venue
- UCCU CenterOrem, UT
- Attendance2517
- OfficialsJimmy Casas, Justin Albrecht, Grant Jeffres
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