Utah Valley hosts preseason West Coast Conference favorite Santa Clara on Saturday after opening the season with an 85-32 win over Park. The Wolverines are aiming for a 2-0 start for the third straight year, while Santa Clara also comes in undefeated after beating Wyoming.

By the Numbers
  • Utah Valley forced 43 turnovers and recorded 34 steals against Park.
  • Five Wolverines scored in double figures in the opener.
  • Santa Clara beat Wyoming 84-50 and was picked to win the WCC, receiving 4 of 10 first-place votes.
  • Cambree Blackham has 194 career assists, placing her 10th in program history.
Yes, But

Utah Valley’s dominant opener came against Park, while Santa Clara presents a tougher test: the Broncos shot 50% in their win and return two preseason All-WCC selections.

State of Play
  • The game tips off Saturday, Nov. 7, at 4 p.m. MT at the UCCU Center.
  • Utah Valley’s next game is at home against Nevada on Nov. 14; it visits Utah on Nov. 20.
Bottom Line

Utah Valley’s defensive pressure powered its opener, but Santa Clara’s scoring and preseason credentials will provide an early measure of how the Wolverines stack up against top WCC competition.