Wildcats drop final game at Vegas 4 Tournament

HENDERSON, Nev. - Weber State dropped its final game of the Vegas 4 Tournament 87-65 to Wright State Wednesday afternoon at the Dollar Loan Center.

Weber State made its first four 3-pointers and the Wildcats led by five points at 22-17 with 10:57 to play in the first half. From there it was all Wright State as the Raiders went on a 20-0 run over the next 4:43. It was a 24-2 run over a seven-minute stretch before Wright State held a 52-32 lead at halftime.

The Wildcats were never closer than 16 points in the second half and the Wright State lead was as high as 30 points midway through the half.

Wright State shot 65 percent from the field and made eight 3-pointers. The Raiders had 30 assists on 37 field goals. Wright State also outrebounded Weber State 36-25.

The Wildcats shot 33 percent from the field and made 10 3-pointers. The 'Cats did shot 15 of 16 from the free throw line.

Steven Verplancken had another strong game as he finished with 17 points with three 3-pointers. Verplancken averaged 14 points per game and made eight 3-pointers in the three games at the tournament.

Junior Ballard added 10 points while Dillon Jones and Keith Dinwiddie each had nine. Jones led the 'Cats with six rebounds.

The Wildcats are now 2-4 on the season. The 'Cats have played five of their first six games away from home and are back on the road at Tarleton State next Tuesday, November 29, before returning home to host Utah Tech on Saturday, December 3.

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Team Stats

Steven Verplancken

Junior Ballard

Dillon Jones

Keith Dinwiddie

Players Mentioned

Junior Ballard

Dillon Jones

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