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On March 18, 2026, the Utah Valley Wolverines will host the George Washington Colonials in an NIT basketball showdown. Currently, the Wolverines are riding a wave of momentum, having secured victories in 4 of their last 5 games. Their recent form suggests a team that has not only found its rhythm offensively but also displayed solid defensive capabilities, making them a formidable opponent on their home court.
In contrast, the Colonials have struggled more recently, managing to win only 2 of their last 5 encounters. This inconsistency could be indicative of weaknesses in both their offensive execution and defensive stability, which they will need to address if they hope to compete effectively against a confident Utah Valley side.
Bookmakers reflect this disparity with odds favoring the Wolverines at 1.72, compared to 2.03 for the Colonials. Our model assigns a 56.8% probability of a home win, while giving the Colonials a 43.2% chance to emerge victorious.
While the Wolverines appear to be in a favorable position, the unpredictable nature of knockout tournaments like the NIT keeps the outcome open, and George Washington could provide a competitive challenge if they can find their form.
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| Utah Valley 54.2% |
George Washington 45.8% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 79:77
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
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1.73 | 2 | ||
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1.7 | 2.05 |
Latest Results
| 14.03.26 Utah Valley Wolverines basketball – California Baptist Lancers basketball – 61:63 13.03.26 Utah Valley Wolverines basketball – Texas-Arlington Mavericks basketball – 67:65 07.03.26 Utah Tech Trailblazers basketball – Utah Valley Wolverines basketball – 101:104 OT 05.03.26 Southern Utah Thunderbirds basketball – Utah Valley Wolverines basketball – 88:92 28.02.26 Utah Valley Wolverines basketball – Abilene Christian Wildcats basketball – 74:67 |
13.03.26 St. Louis Billikens basketball – George Washington Colonials basketball – 88:81 12.03.26 Fordham Rams basketball – George Washington Colonials basketball – 62:66 07.03.26 Loyola IL Ramblers basketball – George Washington Colonials basketball – 68:62 04.03.26 George Washington Colonials basketball – St. Bonaventure Bonnies basketball – 91:82 OT 27.02.26 George Washington Colonials basketball – Dayton Flyers basketball – 66:68 |
Facts
Standings
Draw
2025
1/16-finals
| 1 | SMU Mustangs | Northern Iowa | 73 : 63 |
| 2 | Oklahoma State | Wichita State | 89 : 79 |
| 3 | Arkansas State | St. Louis Billikens | 103 : 78 |
| 4 | North Texas | Furman | 75 : 64 |
| 5 | UC Irvine | Northern Colorado | 82 : 72 |
| 6 | Georgia Tech | Jacksonville State | 64 : 81 |
| 7 | Saint Josephs Hawks | UAB | 65 : 69 |
| 8 | Santa Clara | UC Riverside | 101 : 62 |
| 9 | Dayton | Florida Atlantic | 86 : 79 |
| 10 | Middle Tenn. St. | Chattanooga Mocs | 103 : 109 |
| 11 | Bradley | North Alabama | 71 : 62 |
| 12 | George Mason | Samford | 86 : 69 |
| 13 | San Francisco | Utah Valley State | 79 : 70 |
| 14 | San Jose State | Loyola Chicago | 70 : 73 |
| 15 | St. Bonaventure | Kent State | 56 : 75 |
| 16 | Stanford | CS Northridge | 87 : 70 |
1/8-finals
| 1 | SMU Mustangs | Oklahoma State | 83 : 85 |
| 2 | Arkansas State | North Texas | 63 : 65 |
| 3 | UC Irvine | Jacksonville State | 66 : 61 |
| 4 | UAB | Santa Clara | 88 : 84 |
| 5 | Dayton | Chattanooga Mocs | 72 : 87 |
| 6 | Bradley | George Mason | 75 : 67 |
| 7 | San Francisco | Loyola Chicago | 76 : 77 |
| 8 | Kent State | Stanford | 77 : 75 |
Quarter-finals
| 1 | Oklahoma State | North Texas | 59 : 61 |
| 2 | UC Irvine | UAB | 81 : 77 |
| 3 | Chattanooga Mocs | Bradley | 67 : 65 |
| 4 | Loyola Chicago | Kent State | 72 : 62 |
Semi-finals
| 1 | North Texas | UC Irvine | 67 : 69 |
| 2 | Chattanooga Mocs | Loyola Chicago | 80 : 73 |
Final
| 1 | UC Irvine | Chattanooga Mocs | 84 : 85 |
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