OGDEN, Utah (AP) — Dillon Jones had 26 points in Weber State’s 96-62 season-opening win against Benedictine at Mesa on Tuesday night.

Jones added 14 rebounds and three steals for the Wildcats. Steven Verplancken Jr. was 5-of-11 shooting, including 2 for 7 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 4 from the line to add 16 points. Blaise Threatt had 15 points and was 5-of-7 shooting and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line.

The Redhawks were led by Eric Norton and Damian Zivak, who each recorded 10 points. Deven Franks also had nine points.