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Utah Valley Downs Long Beach State 84-78 - Match Report
Fardaws Aimaq scored 25 points and added 16 rebounds for a double-double, leading Utah Valley over Long Beach State, 84-78, on Wednesday at The Walter Pyramid.
Utah Valley won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +2.5-point spread as underdogs.
Blaze Nield had 19 points for Utah Valley and Connor Harding chipped in with 16 points. Blaze Nield had 3 assists for them, while Fardaws Aimaq was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 16 boards.
Long Beach State got a 18-point performance from Joel Murray, who was supported by 16 points from Jordan Roberts. Colin Slater had 3 assists in a losing cause for Long Beach State, while Romelle Mansel grabbed 6 rebounds.
Utah Valley was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Utah Valley as they grabbed 42 boards, while Long Beach State only had 24
Next game, Utah Valley takes its act on the road to face Idaho looking for another win. For Long Beach State, they head home to face Missouri State.