Utah Valley’s Carter Welling Named WAC Men’s Basketball Newcomer of the Week
Utah Valley University’s sophomore forward, Carter Welling, has been recognized as the University Credit Union Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Men’s Basketball Newcomer of the Week. This recognition comes after Welling’s outstanding performance in three games last week at the Samford Thanksgiving Invitational.
During the event, Welling showcased his skills by averaging 16.7 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 1.0 block per game. He also impressed with his shooting, making 53.3 percent from the field and 44.4 percent from beyond the arc. Welling stood out with a 21-point, 11-rebound double-double against West Georgia, followed by another double-double performance with 14 points and 10 rebounds against Samford. He closed off the week with a 15-point effort against North Dakota State.
Utah Valley’s next challenge will be an inaugural matchup against Stanford on Tuesday night at Maples Pavilion. The game will air live on ESPN+ and the Wolverine Sports Network.
Welling’s recognition as the WAC Men’s Basketball Newcomer of the Week highlights his valuable contribution to Utah Valley’s basketball team. His exceptional performances at the Samford Thanksgiving Invitational have earned him this prestigious title, and fans are excited to see what more he can bring to the team in future games.
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