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Joseph Venzant, redshirt senior guard from Midland, jumps past his defender and dunks the ball. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

Gallery: Men’s basketball drops home matchup to Utah Tech

February 6, 2026 by Callie Brimberry Leave a Comment

The Wildcats played Utah Tech on January 29, losing 76–70. The game featured the first-ever Battle of the Res Halls, where students from Bullock, Edwards, and Smith-Adams competed in attendance for a chance to win a trophy and an exclusive food giveaway awarded to the winning hall at the end of the season. The Wildcats will have another chance to claim a victory in Moody Coliseum on January 31 at 3 p.m. against Southern Utah.

Bradyn Hubbard, senior forward from Tulsa, Oklahoma, warms up on the court by dunking the basketball. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
The Wildcats gather in prayer. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Ashleigh Christopherson, sophomore nursing major from Odessa, stands with her hand over her heart for the singing of the national anthem. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

Rich Smith, senior guard from the Bronx, New York, kneels in prayer before the start of the game. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Joseph Scott, junior forward from Baltimore, Maryland, reaches for the basketball before his defender. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Rich Smith, senior guard from the Bronx, New York, celebrates after a dunk. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

Presley Bryan, sophomore management major from Van, dances with the Pom Squad at the beginning of the basketball game. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
A referee signals that a three-pointer is being attempted. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Joseph Venzant, redshirt senior guard from Midland, faces his defender on the court. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

A cheerleader lifts her pom-pom high in the air while cheering during the game. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Head coach Brette Tanner offers critique and encouragement to his players during a timeout. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Joseph Venzant, redshirt senior guard from Midland, jumps past his defender and dunks the ball. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

The student section cheers on the Wildcats during the game. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Rich Smith, senior guard from the Bronx, New York, jumps in the air in an attempt to make a basket while surrounded by defenders. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
The Wildcats watch in anticipation from the bench. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

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