Utah Valley Wolverines @ Denver Pioneers
Lanzi scores 20 to carry Denver past Utah Valley 74-62
DENVER -- Joseph Lanzi had a career-high 20 points as Denver defeated Utah Valley 74-62 on Saturday.
Jase Townsend had 18 points and Ade Murkey added six rebounds for Denver (1-1).
Brandon Averette had 17 points for the Wolverines (1-1). Trey Woodbury added 12 points and six rebounds and Isaiah White had 9 points and 10 rebounds.
Denver matches up against Utah State on the road on Tuesday. Utah Valley takes on Ottawa (AZ) at home on Tuesday.
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Game Information
Denver, CO
Referee:Bret Wegenke
Referee:Levon Zakarian
Referee:Luke Chittum
2025-26 Standings
| Western Athletic ConferenceWestern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Valley | 14-4 | - | 25-9 |
| California Baptist | 13-5 | 1 | 25-9 |
| Utah Tech | 11-7 | 3 | 19-15 |
| UT Arlington | 9-9 | 5 | 18-14 |
| Southern Utah | 6-12 | 8 | 10-22 |
| Tarleton State | 5-13 | 9 | 14-18 |
| Abilene Christian | 5-13 | 9 | 14-19 |
| Summit LeagueSummit League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 14-2 | - | 27-8 |
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 12-4 | 2 | 24-10 |
| North Dakota | 10-6 | 4 | 18-17 |
| South Dakota | 8-8 | 6 | 16-16 |
| Omaha | 8-8 | 6 | 16-17 |
| Denver | 8-8 | 6 | 15-17 |
| South Dakota State | 7-9 | 7 | 14-18 |
| Oral Roberts | 4-12 | 10 | 10-23 |
| Kansas City | 1-15 | 13 | 4-27 |
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