Weber State Wildcats vs Yale Bulldogs
Jones has 17 as Weber State downs Yale 75-65 in OT at Atlantic Slam
MONCTON, New Brunswick -- — Steven Verplancken Jr. hit a jumper and knocked down four straight free throws in the final minute of overtime to allow Weber State to hold off Yale 75-65 in the Atlantic Slam tournament in Moncton, New Brunswick on Saturday night.
Dillon Jones scored 17 points and added 15 rebounds for the Wildcats (3-1). Verplancken was 3 of 13 shooting, including 1 for 6 from 3-point range, and went 8 for 8 from the line to add 15 points. Blaise Threatt finished 4 of 6 from the floor to finish with eight points, while adding seven rebounds.
Danny Wolf led the way for the Bulldogs (3-2) with 20 points, nine rebounds and two blocks. Matt Knowling added 16 points for Yale. In addition, John Poulakidas finished with 14 points.
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Both teams play on Sunday. Weber State takes on Colgate and Yale faces Gardner-Webb.
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Game Information
Moncton, NB
Referee:Steven Perry
Referee:William Flowers Jr.
Referee:Mike Evans
2025-26 Standings
| Big Sky Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland State | 13-5 | - | 20-11 |
| Montana State | 12-6 | 1 | 18-14 |
| Eastern Washington | 11-7 | 2 | 14-19 |
| Northern Colorado | 10-8 | 3 | 20-12 |
| Montana | 10-8 | 3 | 18-16 |
| Weber State | 10-8 | 3 | 16-16 |
| Idaho | 9-9 | 4 | 21-15 |
| Sacramento State | 6-12 | 7 | 10-21 |
| Idaho State | 5-13 | 8 | 13-20 |
| Northern Arizona | 4-14 | 9 | 10-22 |
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