OGDEN, Utah (AP) Dillon Jones scored 21 points as Weber State beat Western Colorado 83-67 on Thursday.

Jones added 12 rebounds and five assists for the Wildcats (1-1). Junior Ballard scored 17 points while shooting 6 for 11 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free throw line. Steven Verplancken Jr. recorded 10 points and was 4 of 9 shooting (2 for 5 from distance).

Kevin Jimenez led the way for the Mountaineers (0-2) with 13 points and six assists. Western Colorado also got 11 points and two steals from Robel Desta. In addition, Kade Juelfs finished with 11 points.

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Weber State visits Colorado State in its next matchup on Monday.

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