Basketball Recap: Make It Seven in a Row for Provo

By Team Reports Feb 5, 2025, 3:11am

Basketball Recap: Provo Bulldogs vs. Orem Tigers

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Provo came tearing into Tuesday's game with six straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 14.2 points) and they left with even more momentum. They blew past the Orem Tigers 60-24. The Bulldogs have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 14 contests by 25 points or more this season.

Provo found their leader in freshman Sutton Villa, who almost dropped a triple-double on 12 points, nine boards, and ten blocks. Villa is crushing it when it comes to blocks: she's posted at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Izabelle Moyes, who went 5 for 10 on her way to 13 points and eight rebounds.

Provo smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in six consecutive matches.

Provo's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 20-2. As for Orem, they have also traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last nine games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-18 record this season.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Provo will face off against Mountain View at 5:15 p.m. on Friday. Provo is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 57.7 points per game this season. As for Orem, they will square off against Timpanogos at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Orem is facing Timpanogos at the right time seeing as Timpanogos is stuck on a ten-game losing streak.

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