The Utah Valley Wolverines men’s basketball team, representing Utah Valley University (UVU) in Orem, Utah, competes in the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) of NCAA Division I basketball.
2024-2025 Season Highlights:
- Regular Season Performance: UVU finished the regular season with a 15-1 conference record and a 25-7 overall record, securing the top seed in the WAC tournament.
- WAC Tournament Run: The Wolverines advanced to the WAC championship game after defeating Seattle U 68-55 in the semifinals, with guard Tanner Toolson contributing 18 points.
- Championship Game: On March 15, 2025, UVU faced Grand Canyon University in the WAC championship game but fell short with a final score of 78-68.
Team Leadership:
The team is coached by Todd Phillips, who leads the Wolverines in their pursuit of NCAA tournament appearances.
Looking Ahead:
Despite the championship loss, UVU’s strong season positions them well for potential at-large bids to postseason tournaments. Fans and analysts will be awaiting the NCAA selection announcements to see if the Wolverines secure an invitation.