Utah Valley women's basketball begins its Western Athletic Conference (WAC) season on December 29 against California Baptist in Riverside, California. The game is set for 7 p.m. MT and will be broadcast on ESPN+. Utah Valley aims to rebound from a narrow 59-56 defeat to Idaho State, where Saige Gibb led the team with 14 points. California Baptist enters WAC play with a 6-7 record, having lost their last six games. Historical matchups show CBU has an 11-3 lead over UVU, although the Wolverines won the last encounter.

By the Numbers
  • Utah Valley lost to Idaho State by a score of 59-56.
  • California Baptist has lost six consecutive games, including an 87-56 loss to Nebraska.
Yes, But

California Baptist has not had recent success, but their roster includes four players averaging in double figures, indicating potential scoring threats against the Wolverines.

State of Play
  • Utah Valley is looking to regain momentum after a tough loss and start the WAC season strong.
  • The Wolverines are 1-1 against CBU this past season, facing a tough opponent in their home venue.
What's Next

Following their matchup with California Baptist, Utah Valley will return home to host Tarleton State on January 1 and then travel to Abilene Christian on January 3.

Bottom Line

As Utah Valley opens WAC play, securing a victory against California Baptist is crucial to build confidence and momentum for the remainder of the season.