NCAAB · Final

Fresno State Edges Utah Valley in Thrilling Finish

Saturday, November 15, 2025, 10:00 PM ET · Save Mart Center

Fresno State Bulldogs 75, Utah Valley Wolverines 74, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Utah Valley Wolverines vs Fresno State Bulldogs?

Fresno State Bulldogs beat Utah Valley Wolverines 75-74 at Save Mart Center on November 15, 2025.

In a tightly contested matchup, the Fresno State Bulldogs narrowly defeated the Utah Valley Wolverines 75-74 at the Save Mart Center. This game showcased the resilience of Fresno State, who managed to secure a win despite a recent struggle in form, having lost their previous game to the UC San Diego Tritons just three days prior. The Bulldogs entered the game with a home record of 3-2 and a broader record of 3-7 over their last ten games, while Utah Valley came in with a more favorable away record of 2-1 and an overall record of 2-2.

Fresno State's recent form has been mixed, with an average of 70.0 points scored and 71.5 points allowed over their last ten games. Their last five games showed a slight improvement, with an average of 76.0 points scored and 68.8 points allowed, indicating a potential upward trend. Conversely, Utah Valley has been on a roll, boasting an 8-2 record in their last ten games and averaging 81.3 points scored while allowing only 63.7 points. Their last five games also reflect strong performance, with an average of 86.8 points scored and 68.0 points allowed.

At home, Fresno State has a record of 3-3, while Utah Valley has struggled away, holding a 0-4 record in their last four road games prior to this matchup. This fixture was particularly significant as both teams aimed to establish momentum early in the season.

In their previous meetings, Fresno State and Utah Valley have faced off multiple times, but the specifics of those encounters were not detailed in the provided facts. The current matchup was anticipated to be competitive given the teams' contrasting recent performances.

In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any players who were unavailable for either team, suggesting that both squads were at full strength for this crucial game.

The betting market reflected the competitive nature of this fixture, with Fresno State being favored to win at 1.0 odds, indicating strong confidence in their ability to secure a victory at home.

The game conditions were typical for a late fall evening in California, with fans filling the Save Mart Center to support their Bulldogs. As the game unfolded, viewers were treated to a series of scoring plays that highlighted the back-and-forth nature of the contest. Notable moments included a jumper by Zaon Collins that brought Utah Valley within three points of Fresno State, followed by a series of free throws from Jake Heidbreder that kept the Bulldogs in the lead.

The final moments of the game were particularly intense, with Jackson Holcombe making critical free throws for Utah Valley, bringing the score to a tie at 72-72 before Fresno State's DeShawn Gory hit a decisive three-point jumper, sealing the victory at 75-74. This thrilling finish not only showcased the competitive spirit of both teams but also emphasized the importance of every possession in a closely matched game.

Overall, this matchup served as a testament to the unpredictable nature of college basketball, where momentum can shift rapidly, and every point counts. Fresno State's ability to hold onto their lead in the final moments of the game was a crucial factor in their success and will be a point of reflection as they continue through the season.

Leaders

PointsZaon Collins27Fresno State Bulldogs
AssistsZaon Collins3Fresno State Bulldogs
ReboundsJac Mani7Fresno State Bulldogs
PointsHayden Welling17Utah Valley Wolverines
AssistsTrevan Leonhardt7Utah Valley Wolverines
ReboundsIsaac Davis6Utah Valley Wolverines

Recent form

Fresno State Bulldogs

Last 10: 3-7Streak L170 scored · 71.5 allowed per game3-3 at home

L73-78vs UC San Diego TritonsNov 13
W82-62vs Long Beach State BeachNov 8
L66-67vs South Carolina Upstate SpartansNov 6
W88-51vs Fresno Pacific SunbirdsNov 4
L71-86at Nevada Wolf PackMar 12
L68-92at San José State SpartansMar 8
W62-58vs Wyoming CowboysMar 5
L61-66vs Boise State BroncosMar 2
L69-72at Air Force FalconsFeb 22
L60-83at San Diego State AztecsFeb 19

Utah Valley Wolverines

Last 10: 8-2Streak W181.3 scored · 63.7 allowed per game2-1 away

W91-60vs Westminster (UT) GriffinsNov 13
L77-101at Boise State BroncosNov 8
W116-35vs West Coast Baptist EaglesNov 5
L82-89vs Grand Canyon LopesMar 16
W68-55vs Seattle U RedhawksMar 15
W74-57vs Utah Tech TrailblazersMar 13
W71-66at Tarleton State TexansMar 9
W73-60at Abilene Christian WildcatsMar 7
W100-59vs Southern Utah ThunderbirdsMar 1
W61-55vs Seattle U RedhawksFeb 22

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	Utah Valley Wolverines	Fresno State Bulldogs
Field goals	26-50	26-46
Field goal %	52	57
Three-pointers	7-18	8-17
Three-point %	39	47
Free throws	15-28	15-22
Free throw %	54	68
Rebounds	29	28
Offensive rebounds	7	3
Defensive rebounds	22	25
Assists	15	12
Steals	12	11
Blocks	2	3
Turnovers	15	17
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	23	20
Fast-break points	11	3
Points in the paint	36	30
Fouls	18	24
Largest lead	12	3

How the scoring went

2nd Half42-38Isaac Davis made Layup. Assisted by Tyler Hendricks.
2nd Half42-40Zaon Collins made Layup.
2nd Half42-41Zaon Collins made Free Throw.
2nd Half42-43Wilson Jacques made Dunk.
2nd Half44-43Jackson Holcombe made Layup.
2nd Half44-45Zaon Collins made Layup.
2nd Half47-45Trevan Leonhardt made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half49-45Jackson Holcombe made Layup.
2nd Half50-45Jackson Holcombe made Free Throw.
2nd Half51-45Jackson Holcombe made Free Throw.
2nd Half52-45Jackson Holcombe made Free Throw.
2nd Half52-48Jac Mani made Free Throw.
2nd Half52-47Jac Mani made Layup.
2nd Half54-48Tyler Hendricks made Jumper.
2nd Half54-50Jac Mani made Dunk. Assisted by Zaon Collins.
2nd Half57-50Sherman Weatherspoon IV made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Trevan Leonhardt.
2nd Half59-50Isaac Davis made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half59-51Jac Mani made Free Throw.
2nd Half59-52Jac Mani made Free Throw.
2nd Half59-53Jac Mani made Free Throw.
2nd Half62-53Trevan Leonhardt made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Hayden Welling.
2nd Half62-55Jake Heidbreder made Layup. Assisted by Jac Mani.
2nd Half62-56Jake Heidbreder made Free Throw.
2nd Half62-59Zaon Collins made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jac Mani.
2nd Half62-61Jake Heidbreder made Layup.
2nd Half64-61Hayden Welling made Layup.
2nd Half65-61Hayden Welling made Free Throw.
2nd Half65-63Jac Mani made Layup. Assisted by Zaon Collins.
2nd Half67-63Hayden Welling made Layup.
2nd Half67-65Zaon Collins made Jumper.
2nd Half67-66Zaon Collins made Free Throw.
2nd Half67-68Jake Heidbreder made Layup. Assisted by Jac Mani.
2nd Half67-70Zaon Collins made Jumper.
2nd Half69-70Tyler Hendricks made Jumper. Assisted by Isaac Davis.
2nd Half71-70Jackson Holcombe made Layup.
2nd Half71-71Jake Heidbreder made Free Throw.
2nd Half71-72Jake Heidbreder made Free Throw.
2nd Half72-72Jackson Holcombe made Free Throw.
2nd Half74-72Jackson Holcombe made Layup.
2nd Half74-75DeShawn Gory made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jake Heidbreder.

Win probability

Above the line favours Fresno State Bulldogs, below favours Utah Valley Wolverines.