Utah Valley Baseball Falls to Nevada in Extra Innings

Wolverines drop series finale 5-3 despite strong offensive performance

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Utah Valley University's baseball team lost a 5-3 decision in 10 innings to Nevada on Sunday afternoon. Despite a home run and 3 RBIs from Luke Iverson, as well as two doubles from Chipper Beck, the Wolverines fell to 2-5 on the season after being swept in the 3-game weekend series.

Why it matters

This loss highlights the competitive nature of collegiate baseball, where a single play can determine the outcome, even after a strong offensive showing and solid pitching performances. Utah Valley's resilience in regaining the lead in the 9th inning is a positive sign as they begin a 12-game homestand.

The details

Starter Landon Zaborowski held Nevada scoreless for four innings, and relief pitcher Garrett Miller pitched a career-high 3 1/3 innings. Defensive plays by Mason Hamlin and Kaden Carpenter also helped keep Nevada off the board. Iverson's home run, his 24th career, tied him for 7th on UVU's all-time home run list. His RBI single in the 9th inning gave UVU a brief lead, but Nevada tied it and won with a walk-off home run in the 10th.

  • On Sunday, February 24, 2026, Utah Valley lost 5-3 to Nevada in 10 innings.

The players

Luke Iverson

A senior outfielder for Utah Valley University who hit a home run and drove in 3 RBIs in the game.

Chipper Beck

A Utah Valley player who recorded two doubles in the game.

Landon Zaborowski

The starting pitcher for Utah Valley who held Nevada scoreless for four innings.

Garrett Miller

The relief pitcher for Utah Valley who pitched a career-high 3 1/3 innings.

Sean Yamaguchi

The Nevada player who hit the game-winning walk-off home run in the 10th inning.

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What they’re saying

“Sunday's game demonstrates the competitive nature of collegiate baseball, where a single play can determine the outcome, even after a strong offensive showing and solid pitching performances.”

— Samantha Carter, Editor-in-Chief, Newsy-Today.com (Newsy-Today.com)

What’s next

Utah Valley will now start a 12-game homestand, opening against UC Riverside on Friday at 4:05 p.m. MT.

The takeaway

This loss highlights the resilience of the Utah Valley baseball team, who were able to regain the lead in the 9th inning despite the eventual defeat. As they begin their extended homestand, the team will likely focus on building on their offensive and defensive strengths to improve their performance and record.