UTAH VALLEY WOLVERINES WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Utah Valley University's women's basketball program operates from the UCCU Center in Orem, serving a student body of 48,670 on a campus founded in 1941. Coach Dan Nielson directs a 13-player roster that competes in the Western Athletic Conference during the winter season. The Wolverines currently hold an 11-12 overall record while averaging 62.8 points per game against opponents scoring 61.5, a margin reflecting competitive matchups throughout the schedule.

Home court provides a significant advantage for Utah Valley, which stands 8-4 inside the UCCU Center compared to 3-8 on the road. Within WAC play, the team owns a 4-6 conference record, positioning them in the middle tier of the league standings. The scoring differential of just 1.3 points per game demonstrates how closely contested most contests have been, with road performances lagging considerably behind the home execution that has kept the program competitive.

Nielson's squad finds itself at a pivotal stretch of the season where the 8-4 home record shows the potential to compete when playing before their own crowd. The away-game struggles at 3-8 represent the primary challenge limiting overall success, requiring improved consistency in travel games to improve upon the current .478 winning percentage and push deeper into conference tournament contention.

KEY FACTS

SchoolUtah Valley University
SportWomen's Basketball
ConferenceWestern Athletic Conference
DivisionD1
LocationOrem, Utah
VenueUCCU Center
Head CoachDan Nielson

ROSTER (2025-26)

#NamePos
3Amanda BarcelloG
5Cambree BlackhamG
4KJ CarlyleG
34Tessa ChaneyC
10Saige GibbG
12Gaby GooF
14Kaylee HeadrickF
15Evie LeesonF
1Kylee MabryG
25Halle NelsonG
2Anna ShreeveG
44Gracie SorensonC
21Naia TanuvasaG

SEASON RECORD

16-15

Overall

11-5

Home

5-10

Away

8-8

Conference

63.2 PPG / 61.2 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

DateOpponentResult
Nov 4Cal State Bakersfield RoadrunnersW 66-42
Nov 6Loyola Marymount LionsW 64-60
Nov 12Utah UtesL 52-75
Nov 15Pepperdine WavesW 85-56
Nov 18Benedictine Mesa RedhawksW 74-34
Nov 21Weber State WildcatsW 59-55
Nov 25Nevada Wolf PackL 42-71
Dec 6Air Force FalconsL 50-58
Dec 13Kansas City RoosW 64-58
Dec 17La Sierra Golden EaglesW 97-48
Dec 20Idaho State BengalsL 56-59
Dec 30California Baptist LancersL 51-82
Jan 1Tarleton State TexansW 74-49
Jan 3Abilene Christian WildcatsW 69-67
Jan 9Southern Utah ThunderbirdsL 68-76
Jan 10Utah Tech TrailblazersL 54-65
Jan 17UT Arlington MavericksL 47-59
Jan 23Southern Utah ThunderbirdsL 60-64
Jan 24California Baptist LancersL 75-85
Jan 30Tarleton State TexansW 70-67
Feb 6Abilene Christian WildcatsL 50-70
Feb 7UT Arlington MavericksL 59-60
Feb 13Utah Tech TrailblazersW 58-55
Feb 19California Baptist LancersW 63-61
Feb 21UT Arlington MavericksW 77-60
Feb 27Tarleton State TexansW 65-51
Feb 28Abilene Christian WildcatsL 57-58
Mar 6Southern Utah ThunderbirdsW 74-53
Mar 7Utah Tech TrailblazersW 71-59
Mar 12Tarleton State TexansL 57-60
Mar 20San Francisco DonsL 50-80

OTHER SPORTS AT UTAH VALLEY

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does Utah Valley Women's Basketball compete in?
Utah Valley Wolverines Women's Basketball competes in the Western Athletic Conference conference at the NCAA D1 level.
Where does Utah Valley play women's basketball home games?
Utah Valley Women's Basketball plays home games at UCCU Center in Orem, UT.
Who is the head coach of Utah Valley Women's Basketball?
The head coach of Utah Valley Wolverines Women's Basketball is Dan Nielson.
When was Utah Valley Women's Basketball program established?
The establishment date for Utah Valley Women's Basketball is not currently available.