NCAAB · March 13, 2026
UT-ARLINGTON MAVERICKS @ UTAH VALLEY WOLVERINES
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Matchup Analysis
Utah Valley's Home Fortress
UVU enters the WAC Tournament riding a 24-game home winning streak dating back to March 2, 2024, playing in front of supportive crowds at UCCU Arena. UT Arlington will need to overcome this significant home-court advantage and UVU's first-place conference standing to advance.
Assist Differential Could Determine Pace
Utah Valley averages 18.9 assists per game compared to UT Arlington's 11.8 APG, indicating UVU's more ball-movement oriented offense. If the Mavericks cannot keep pace with the Wolverines' pace and can't force turnovers, they'll struggle to stay in the game.
Holcombe's Two-Way Dominance
Jackson Holcombe leads UVU with 15.6 PPG while also averaging 7.3 RPG and 2.3 SPG, making him a complete player on both ends. UT Arlington's defense, which allows just 66.7 PPG, will need to contain Holcombe's versatility to keep this tournament game competitive.
Recent Sweep Suggests UVU Control
Utah Valley won both regular-season matchups against UT Arlington (81-60 on Feb 7, 66-54 on Feb 21), demonstrating clear defensive superiority and execution. The Mavericks must correct the issues that led to those defeats if they hope to pull off an upset in a single-elimination format.
Scoring Firepower Disparity
UVU's 81.2 PPG average significantly outpaces UT Arlington's 70.2 PPG. The Wolverines' offensive depth—with contributions from Trevan Leonhardt (12.3 PPG) and Tyler Hendricks (11.8 PPG) alongside Holcombe—gives them multiple scoring options the Mavericks must defend.
Pick Ideas
Utah Valley Moneyline
UVU's dominant home record, first-place conference standing, and 2-0 sweep of UTA this season make the Wolverines the clear favorite despite the -513 moneyline odds.
Under 135.5 Total Points
UT Arlington's strong defensive rating (66.7 PPG allowed) could keep this tournament matchup lower-scoring, especially given UVU's superior offensive efficiency may lead to quicker possessions.
Utah Valley -9.5 Spread
UVU's home-court advantage combined with their regular-season dominance over the Mavericks makes covering a 9.5-point spread realistic in a tournament elimination game.
Jackson Holcombe Over 15.5 PPG
As UVU's primary scorer and two-way contributor, Holcombe has been consistent all season and should see ample scoring opportunities against an UTA defense that has struggled against him in previous matchups.
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