Weber State concludes a three-game road trip against UC Irvine on Saturday night, with a 7 p.m. Pacific (8 Mountain) tip-off at the Bren Events Center. The Wildcats currently sit at 1-2 for the season, coming off a narrow overtime loss at Utah and an 83-73 defeat against Utah State. Last game, Weber State was tied at halftime, but Trevor Hennig emerged as a standout player, averaging 17.7 points per game. The Wildcats boast a strong rebounding game, ranking second in the nation with an average of 56.7 boards per game, while their defense has limited opponents to just 15 percent from beyond the arc.

By the Numbers
  • Weber State averages 56.7 rebounds per game, ranking 2nd in the nation.
  • The Wildcats have limited opponents to 15 percent shooting from 3-point range, ranking 3rd nationally.
State of Play
  • Weber State is on a three-game road trip, having lost two consecutive matchups.
  • UC Irvine boasts a 2-1 record and was predicted to win the Big West this season.
  • This game marks the fifth meeting between Weber State and UC Irvine, with Weber State leading the series 3-1.
What's Next

After facing UC Irvine, Weber State will return home to host the Junction City Jam Tournament, starting with a game against Campbell on November 19 and UT Arlington on November 22.

Bottom Line

Weber State needs to leverage their rebounding dominance and strong perimeter defense to secure a crucial win against a competitive UC Irvine team as they prepare for a significant home stretch.