Utah Valley @ California Baptist

Utah Valley defeated California Baptist 26-9 at California Baptist University in Riverside, CA on November 20, 2025. The visitors built a decisive advantage behind multiple bonus-point wins and a strong showing from their ranked competitors, handing Utah Valley a 17-point victory.

The turning point came in a run of bonus victories that swung the dual. At 149 pounds, #13 David Evans put up a 20-3 technical fall over Paul Kelly, worth five team points. Caleb Uhlenhopp, listed at #33, followed with a 17-2 technical fall over Adonis Bonar II, another five-point result that widened the gap. At 197 pounds Kael Bennie added an 11-1 major decision over Eli Sheeren, a four-point performance that essentially sealed the outcome. Those three matches alone produced 14 of Utah Valley’s 26 points.

California Baptist collected nine points but could not overcome that bonus-point deficit. The combination of two tech falls and a major decision in favor of Utah Valley provided the margin, and the ranked wins from Evans and Uhlenhopp were especially impactful. Utah Valley’s ability to finish with bonus in the featured matchups decided the dual and left California Baptist short of a comeback.