Maldonado scores 30 to lift Wyoming over Utah Valley 93-88
OREM, Utah -- — Hunter Maldonado had 30 points as Wyoming edged past Utah Valley 93-88 on Saturday.
Drake Jeffries had 21 points for Wyoming (5-1), which earned its fourth consecutive victory. Marcus Williams added 12 points.
Fardaws Aimaq scored a career-high 27 points plus 20 rebounds and three assists for the Wolverines (2-3). Trey Woodbury added 23 points and eight assists. Jordan Brinson had 19 points.
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2020-2021 Mountain West Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego State | 12-3 | - | 18-4 |
| Colorado State | 11-3 | 0.5 | 14-4 |
| Boise State | 14-4 | +0.5 | 18-5 |
| Utah State | 11-4 | 1 | 14-7 |
| Nevada | 9-5 | 2.5 | 14-7 |
| Fresno State | 8-9 | 5 | 10-9 |
| UNLV | 7-8 | 5 | 10-12 |
| Wyoming | 6-8 | 5.5 | 12-9 |
| San José St | 3-13 | 9.5 | 5-15 |
| Air Force | 3-15 | 10.5 | 5-17 |
| New Mexico | 2-14 | 10.5 | 6-14 |
2020-2021 Western Athletic Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 2-0 | - | 9-4 |
| Grand Canyon | 7-1 | +2 | 13-4 |
| Utah Valley | 6-3 | +0.5 | 8-9 |
| California Baptist | 5-5 | 1 | 11-8 |
| Seattle U | 2-3 | 1.5 | 9-8 |
| New Mexico State | 3-5 | 2 | 6-6 |
| Dixie State | 4-8 | 3 | 8-11 |
| Tarleton | 2-6 | 3 | 7-9 |
| Chicago State | 0-0 | 1 | 0-9 |