Weber State University Athletics
Saturday, December 20
Ogden
7:00 p.m.
Weber State University
5-7,0-0Big Sky
80
vs
82
Utah Tech
7-6,0-0WAC
| Team | 1 | 2 | F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Tech | 43 | 39 | 82 |
| Weber St. | 41 | 39 | 80 |
Photo by: Robert Casey
Wildcats fall 82-80 to Utah Tech
12/20/2025 9:48:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Weber State back home Monday at 2:00 p.m. against Lincoln.
OGDEN - Saturday night's in-state showdown had 15 ties and 15 lead changes, and Utah Tech scored last as the Trailblazers beat Weber State 82-80 Saturday night at the Dee Events Center.
Ethan Potter's layup with one second left sealed the win for the Trailblazers in a matchup of future Big Sky Conference opponents.
Weber State jumped out to a 9-3 lead, but Utah Tech responded with a 15-0 run to build a nine-point lead midway through the opening period. Utah Tech led 43-41 at halftime. The second half was back-and-forth the entire way with 10 ties and 10 lead changes.
Both teams shot 51 percent from the field and Utah Tech won the rebounding battle 28-29. The Wildcats knocked down 10 3-pointers and had 16 assists with seven steals, while UTU had nine 3-pointers with six steals.
Tijan Saine Jr. had a season-high 28 points to lead the Wildcats. He was 6 of 11 from the field, including three 3-pointers. He was also 13 of 14 from the free throw line, along with four assists. The 28 points are the most points scored by a Wildcat in a game this season.
Trevor Hennig had 19 points on 7 of 9 shooting, and he also made three 3-pointers. Jace Whiting added 12 points with two 3-pointers.
Utah Tech will officially join the Big Sky Conference in July 2026, along with Southern Utah.
Weber State will be right back in action Monday afternoon to host Lincoln at 2:00 p.m. in the final non-conference game of the season.
Kids 17 and under get in free to Monday's game.
Ethan Potter's layup with one second left sealed the win for the Trailblazers in a matchup of future Big Sky Conference opponents.
Weber State jumped out to a 9-3 lead, but Utah Tech responded with a 15-0 run to build a nine-point lead midway through the opening period. Utah Tech led 43-41 at halftime. The second half was back-and-forth the entire way with 10 ties and 10 lead changes.
Both teams shot 51 percent from the field and Utah Tech won the rebounding battle 28-29. The Wildcats knocked down 10 3-pointers and had 16 assists with seven steals, while UTU had nine 3-pointers with six steals.
Tijan Saine Jr. had a season-high 28 points to lead the Wildcats. He was 6 of 11 from the field, including three 3-pointers. He was also 13 of 14 from the free throw line, along with four assists. The 28 points are the most points scored by a Wildcat in a game this season.
Trevor Hennig had 19 points on 7 of 9 shooting, and he also made three 3-pointers. Jace Whiting added 12 points with two 3-pointers.
Utah Tech will officially join the Big Sky Conference in July 2026, along with Southern Utah.
Weber State will be right back in action Monday afternoon to host Lincoln at 2:00 p.m. in the final non-conference game of the season.
Kids 17 and under get in free to Monday's game.
Team Stats
UTTECH
Weber
FG%
.518
.511
3FG%
.360
.526
FT%
.652
.733
RB
29
28
TO
9
11
STL
6
7
Game Leaders
Pts
28
FGM
6
3FGM
3
FTM
13
Pts
19
FGM
7
3FGM
3
FTM
2
Pts
12
FGM
4
3FGM
2
FTM
2
Pts
7
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
1
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