March 1, 2008

Box Score

OREM, Utah - Susie Cornejo had 11 points and Rebekah Peterson finished with eight points and nine rebounds as the two seniors helped Utah Valley to a 94-82 win over CSU Bakersfield in the final home game of the season on Saturday.

The Wolverines (16-9) set a new school record for wins in a season, surpassing last year's total of 15 wins. UV has three games remaining on its schedule; at next week's Division I Independent Championship in Edinburg, Texas.

Robyn Fairbanks had 23 points and 10 rebounds, her 12th double-double of the season, in just 22 minutes while Julie McMurray and Sandy Marvin both finished with 17. Fairbanks hit 9-for-13 from the floor as Utah Valley shot 56.1 percent from the field.

Naomi Johnson led all scorers with 26 points and had a team-high eight rebounds for the Roadrunners (11-15), who shot 46.8 percent from the field.

The Wolverines used an 11-0 run midway through the first half to take a 22-12 advantage. CSUB got back within four before the Wolverines capped the half on a 14-6 run with Asumi Nakayama nailing a three-pointer with two seconds left in the half, giving UV a 45-30 lead after 20 minutes.

Utah Valley maintained at least a 12 point lead throughout the second half in winning their 12th game in 12 tried inside the McKay Center this season.

Hollie Beaman had seven points and six assists for the Wolverines, who finished with 22 assists on the night. UV also out-rebounded the 'Runners 41-29.

Utah Valley will open the Independent Championship next Thursday at 7:00pm MT against host Texas-Pan American.