Utah Valley Wolverines Set to Face North Dakota Fighting Hawks in College Basketball Matchup

The Utah Valley Wolverines, currently undefeated with a 2-0 record, are gearing up to face the North Dakota Fighting Hawks on Thursday, November 14, at the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The game is scheduled to tip off at 1 p.m. ET (11 a.m. MT).

Utah Valley comes into this game with significant momentum, having secured two dominant victories. Their latest win was an 89-60 blowout against UTEP, where junior guard Dominick Nelson led the team with 21 points and eight rebounds. Sophomore guard Tanner Toolson also contributed significantly, scoring 16 points and making four 3-pointers. The Wolverines demonstrated strong defensive and offensive performances, outrebounding UTEP 44-28 and shooting 52.6% from 3-point range.

North Dakota, with a 1-1 record, is looking to bounce back from a tough season opener against Colorado State, where they lost 82-56. However, they showed improvement in their second game, defeating Dickinson State 85-54. Junior guard Treysen Eaglestaff has been a key player for the Fighting Hawks, scoring 17 points and adding four rebounds and four assists in their last outing. Sophomore guard Mier Panoam also played a crucial role, scoring 10 points and grabbing seven rebounds.

The betting odds favor Utah Valley, with the Wolverines listed as 5.5-point favorites and a money line of -240. The over/under for the game is set at 145.5 points. Utah Valley has a strong recent record on the road, going 7-0 against the spread in their last seven away games. North Dakota, however, has a 5-2 record in their last seven home games.

This matchup marks the ninth meeting between the two teams, with Utah Valley holding a 5-3 all-time record against North Dakota. The game will be broadcast live, and it is part of a seven-game road stretch for the Wolverines).