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How to watch Abilene Chr. Wildcats vs. Utah Valley Wolverines: TV channel, NCAA Basketball live stream info, start time
Halftime Report
A win for Abilene Chr. would push their record over .500, and after one quarter of play they’ve put themselves in a good position to make it happen. After one quarter, neither squad has the contest in the bag, but Abilene Chr. leads 38-35 over Utah Valley. This match is far closer than the pair’s previous matchup, which was decided by 29 points.
Abilene Chr. entered the game having won seven straight and they’re just one half away from another. Will they make it eight, or will Utah Valley step up and spoil it? We’ll know soon.
Who’s Playing
Utah Valley Wolverines @ Abilene Chr. Wildcats
Current Records: Utah Valley 15-15, Abilene Chr. 15-15
How To Watch
What to Know
The Utah Valley Wolverines and the Abilene Chr. Wildcats will face off in a WAC clash at 4:00 p.m. ET on March 9th at Moody Coliseum. The pair worked hard to overcome the odds in their previous battles and are surely both feeling confident heading into this clash.
Utah Valley posted their closest victory since November 19, 2023 on Thursday. They had just enough and edged the Texans out 63-60.
Utah Valley can attribute much of their success to Drake Allen, who scored 20 points along with eight rebounds, and Ethan Potter, who dropped a double-double on 22 points and 15 rebounds. It was the first time this season that Potter pulled down ten or more rebounds.
Meanwhile, Abilene Chr. entered their tilt with Seattle with six consecutive wins but they’ll enter their next game with seven. The Wildcats came out on top against the Redhawks by a score of 64-59 on Thursday. The score was all tied up 31-31 at the break, but Abilene Chr. was the better team in the second half.
Abilene Chr. got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Leonardo Bettiol out in front who dropped a double-double on ten points and 15 rebounds. It was the first time this season that Bettiol pulled down ten or more rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Ali Abdou Dibba, who scored 13 points along with four steals.
The Wolverines are on a roll lately: they’ve won six of their last seven games, which provided a nice bump to their 15-15 record this season. As for the Wildcats, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-15.
Not only did both teams in this Saturday’s matchup win their last matches, they also took care of their bettors and covered the spread. Looking forward, Abilene Chr. is expected to win a tight contest, barring any buzzer beaters. They might be worth a quick bet since they’ve covered the spread the last seven times they’ve played.
Everything came up roses for Utah Valley against Abilene Chr. in their previous meeting back in February as the squad secured a 74-45 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Utah Valley since the team won’t have the home-court advantage this time around. We’ll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
Odds
Abilene Chr. is a slight 2.5-point favorite against Utah Valley, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 2.5-point spread, and stayed right there.
The over/under is 138 points.
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Series History
Utah Valley has won 3 out of their last 5 games against Abilene Chr..
- Feb 10, 2024 – Utah Valley 74 vs. Abilene Chr. 45
- Feb 25, 2023 – Utah Valley 66 vs. Abilene Chr. 62
- Jan 18, 2023 – Utah Valley 84 vs. Abilene Chr. 54
- Mar 09, 2022 – Abilene Chr. 82 vs. Utah Valley 74
- Dec 30, 2021 – Abilene Chr. 80 vs. Utah Valley 76
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Teens airlifted to Utah County hospitals after rollover of at least 50 yards | Gephardt Daily
UTAH COUNTY, May 11, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — Two males, ages 14 and 19, were transported to area hospitals Sunday after the side-by-side they were riding rolled down the side of a mountain.
Utah County Sheriff deputies and Santaquin police responded to the 6:07 p.m. call. Two medical helicopters were called to the scene, in the Pole Canyon area, as was a Department of Public Safety helicopter with a hoist in case it was needed, Sgt. Austin Edwards, Utah County Sheriff‘s Office, told Gephardt Daily.
“Eventually, rescue workers were able to make it to the spot on the hill where the vehicle had come to rest, and they were able to secure the victims, stabilize the victims, and get them back down the hill again to where the helicopters were waiting,” Edwards said.
“The 19-year-old male was transported to Utah Valley Regional Medical Center in Provo, and the 14 year old was transported to Primary Children’s in Lehi.”
Both were said to have critical injuries, which were not considered to be life threatening, Edwards said.
“The cause of the rollover is still under investigation, so we don’t have that information available just yet.”
Photos: Utah County Sheriff
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Utah Jazz jump to #2 in the lottery, plus full results
In what has a chance to be one of the most important nights in Jazz history, the Utah Jazz jumped in the NBA Lottery to the #2 spot for the upcoming NBA draft.
Here are the final results, which show all the movement.
Aside from it being a massive night for the Wizards, Jazz, Grizzlies, and Bulls, it was a devastating night for a few teams, but no one more than the Indiana Pacers. The Pacers, in their trade for Ivica Zubac, had a stipulation on their pick that if the pick was top-4 they kept it. But if it fell below 4, they would give it to the Clippers which is exactly what happened. Now, the Clippers, who are without Zubac, find themselves with a #5 pick to build around.
For the Jazz this is a culmination of four years of rebuilding that ends with an extremely satisfying end. Utah will now have one of the tier-1 players from this draft: AJ Dybantsa or Darryn Peterson. The player Utah drafts will be one of their cornerstone pieces and will have the chance to not only play, but be a part of a team that will be competing for the playoffs this season.
The Utah Jazz now have a Sinister Six core: Darryn Peterson (If AJ Dybantsa goes #1), Keyonte George, Ace Bailey, Lauri Markkanen, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Walker Kessler (if he signs). It’s quite the core with a mix of youth and veterans in their prime. With this group, the Jazz will have a chance to be one of the top teams in the Western Conference. Yes, the Thunder and Spurs are going to be difficult to beat, but Utah has the mix of talent, coaching, and depth that could absolutely do the trick.
Now the Utah Jazz look forward to the NBA Draft that be on June 23rd. Let the posturing begin!!
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Provo’s new Boys & Girls clubhouse gives Utah youth more space to learn, grow and belong
PROVO — An organization that has been a beacon of hope for Utah children and families just got a big upgrade in Provo.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Utah County on Friday held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its newest facility, marking the start of a new chapter in providing support for those who need it the most.
The new Kent B. Nelson Clubhouse, 131 N. Olympic Blvd., replaces the organization’s former Provo clubhouse, which had been in operation for more than 50 years. Boys & Girls Clubs of Utah County leaders said they had outgrown the aging facility and needed a larger, more modern space to support more community members.
“This new clubhouse is more than a building — it’s a central place where we can coordinate programs, support our staff, and amplify our impact across the region,” said David Bayles, CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Utah County, in a statement.
The organization’s mission was something the late former Utah County Commissioner Tom Sakievich was passionate about. His wife Marji and daughter Emily Sakievich attended Friday’s grand opening ceremony just as if he would’ve wanted to.
“He loved this project, and it meant the world to him,” Emily Sakievich told KSL. “This was actually one of the last places he went before he passed. (He) and my mom stopped by to just see how progress was going; he would be so excited to see this come together.”
The former commissioner died last December at the age of 72. Tom Sakievich resigned from the seat in September 2024 after being diagnosed with glioblastoma brain cancer.
Emily Sakievich said her father was a big supporter of helping children in the Boys & Girls Clubs feel supported while he was in office.
“He would have all of them come to his office and talk about how government works and how they can be a part of it someday,” she said.
The new 20,000 square-foot facility expands on resources and programs offered at its previous site for community youth and families experiencing hardships.
The clubhouse will provide safe, engaging, and educational programs in a modernized building fit to serve more than 14,000 Utah children and teens.
A variety of programs including after-school, summer activities and STEM learning will be offered at the new facility. Other resources include internet safety programs, mental health support, nutrition initiatives, and housing assistance for families experiencing homelessness.
“We’ve been able to increase the capacity so much and add preschool and other things; we can even benefit more families — and we can benefit them for a longer period of time, from younger to older, where there are no gaps.” Provo City Council Chair Katrice MacKay told KSL. “So I’m really excited. It’s a fantastic thing for the city and for our residents.”
Leaders of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Utah County say the new $6 million Provo clubhouse was designed as a welcoming space where children and teens can explore new interests, build life skills, and receive mentorship from caring staff.
“The Boys & Girls Clubs have been a cornerstone of youth development in Utah County for decades,” said Janet Frank, board president, in a statement “This new clubhouse strengthens that mission, allowing the organization to extend its reach and impact across the entire region.”
Friday’s event took place while children who attend the Boys & Girls Clubs were in school, so another ceremony for kids and their families is planned for the end of the month.
“The Boys & Girls Club is for every kid out there,” Bayles said. “We want to accomplish what every parent wants for their kids — we want them to have a safe place to learn and grow, to be successful in school, to build social skills and to go on and be great members of society.”
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