Utah Valley Drops Close Contest To Morgan State In OT

OREM, Utah – For the second consecutive sport, the Utah Valley Wolverines suffered a heartbreaking loss in additional time after falling to Morgan State 73-72 within the Jamaica Basic.

Morgan State outscored Utah Valley 35-32 within the first half earlier than the Wolverines returned the favor, 36-33 within the second half to drive additional time. Le’Tre Darthard made a layup with 16 seconds left in regulation to ship the sport into additional time. Within the additional interval, Jaden McClanahan knocked down a pair of free throws to provide the Wolverines a 70-68 lead.

Darthard prolonged the benefit with two free throws, giving UVU a four-point lead. Morgan State answered with a three-pointer by Khalil Turner. With 42 seconds left in additional time, Toto Fagbenle hit two free throws to place the Bears up by one level. Utah Valley had probabilities down the stretch however couldn’t get any pictures to fall.

Aziz Bandaogo led the Wolverines with 15 factors, eight rebounds, and 5 blocks. Darthard chipped in 12 factors and 6 rebounds, whereas Justin Harmon added 11 factors. Utah Valley shot 34% from the sector, 16% from the three-point line, and 80% on the free-throw line.

For Morgan State, Malik Miller led the way in which with 20 factors, 10 rebounds, and 4 steals on 8-of-12 capturing from the sector. Isaiah Burke dropped 15 factors and three rebounds. Turner completed with 14 factors, six rebounds, and 4 assists. The Bears shot 46% from the ground, 36% from past the arc, and 58% on the free throw line.

Utah Valley entered the sport coming off of a heartbreaking additional time loss on the street in opposition to Wake Forest in ACC nation on Tuesday. The Wolverines dropped their file to 2-3 on the season. They’ll play yet another sport within the Jamaica Basic on Sunday, November 20 in opposition to Inexperienced Bay at 5:30 p.m. MT on HBCUgo.

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