Dominick Nelson scored 16 points to help Utah Valley defeat Abilene Christian 64-53 in a Western Athletic Conference opener on Saturday.
Led by Kenyon Giles' 25 points, the UNC Greensboro Spartans defeated the Furman Paladins 84-67. Ronald Polite added 18 points for UNC Greensboro (9-6, 2-0 Southern Conference).
Jaden Bradley had 15 points, including two free throws that helped Arizona clinch a 72-67 win over No. 16 Cincinnati on Saturday.