MATTHEW COLES
Utah coach Lynne Roberts hugs Alissa Pili following the team's second-round college basketball game against Princeton in the women's NCAA Tournament, Sunday, March 19, 2023, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Pili helps Utah advance to Sweet 16 with win over Princeton

By Matthew Coles Mar. 19, 2023 09:35 PM EDT
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Alissa Pili often had two or three opponents draped on her when

Utah guard Lazar Stefanovic (20) drives against UCLA guard Amari Bailey (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger)
Jaquez Jr. leads No. 4 UCLA to 78-71 win over Utah

By Matthew Coles Feb. 24, 2023 01:15 AM EST
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 17 of his 23 points in the second half

Pili leads No. 8 Utah to rout of California

By Matthew Coles Feb. 23, 2023 09:24 PM EST
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Alissa Pili showed right away that her injured ankle was just

Utah center Branden Carlson, left, and Arizona forward Azuolas Tubelis vie for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Tubelis, Kriisa stand out in No. 2 Arizona's win over Utah

By Matthew Coles Feb. 25, 2022 01:24 AM EST
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — In an attempt to protect the interior against the taller

Utah forward Dusan Mahorcic (21) and Southern California forward Max Agbonkpolo (23) battle for a rebound in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Peterson helps No. 16 USC beat Utah 79-67

By Matthew Coles Jan. 22, 2022 08:44 PM EST
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Drew Peterson felt like he couldn’t miss. “I don

Utah guard Eli Ballstaedt, right, fouls UCLA guard Johnny Juzang (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Juzang scores 28 as No. 9 UCLA holds off skidding Utah 63-58

By Matthew Coles Jan. 21, 2022 02:14 AM EST
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — It didn’t take Johnny Juzang long to realize it was going to be

Utah guard David Jenkins Jr. (1) drives as BYU guard Alex Barcello (13) defends in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Lucas scores 18 points to send No. 18 BYU over Utah 75-64

By Matthew Coles Nov. 27, 2021 11:51 PM EST
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — No. 18 BYU leans heavily on senior Alex Barcello. So when

UCLA forward Cody Riley (2) looks to shoot over Utah forward Riley Battin during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Alex Goodlett)
Bernard jump starts UCLA to 69-58 win over Utah

Matthew Coles Feb. 21, 2020 01:07 AM EST
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Defense travels. UCLA coach Mick

A Utah player on the bench reacts after a Utah score against Stanford in overtime during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Carlson helps Utah pick up OT win over Stanford, 64-56

By Matthew Coles Feb. 07, 2020 12:43 AM EST
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The time was right to let Branden Carlson and his

Utah forward Timmy Allen, rear, is fouled by Oregon center N'Faly Dante (1) as he drives to the basket in the second half during an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Pritchard helps No. 4 Oregon top Utah 69-64

By Matthew Coles Jan. 04, 2020 07:36 PM EST
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Oregon’s Payton Pritchard had cotton wadding up his nose

Weber State forward Tim Fuller, center, battles under the boards with Utah's Branden Carlson (35) and Timmy Allen (1) in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Allen scores 19 as Utah rolls past Weber State 60-49

By Matthew Coles Dec. 14, 2019 06:41 PM EST
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Timmy Allen was missing his point guard and shots were

Utah forward Both Gach (11) dunks againstSouthern California forward Victor Uyaelunmo (34) in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 7, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Van Dyke Hits 6 3s and scores 20 to lift Utah over USC

By Matthew Coles Mar. 08, 2019 12:42 AM EST
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Parker Van Dyke knows a short memory can be a shooter's best

Utah center Brandon Morley (31) fights for the ball with Arizona forward Ira Lee (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Alex Goodlett)
Van Dyke's career-high 23 carries Utah over Arizona, 83-76

By Matthew Coles Feb. 14, 2019 11:25 PM EST
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Parker Van Dyke may not start but he picked up right where he

Oregon State head coach Wayne Tinkle watches his team play against Utah during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Chris Nicoll)
Tinkle scores 31, Kelley sets blocks mark as OSU beats Utah

By Matthew Coles Feb. 02, 2019 07:31 PM EST
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Facing a frantic Utah comeback, Tres Tinkle looked to the

Utah forward Timmy Allen (20) dives in front of Oregon forward Louis King (2) to grab the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, in Salt Lake City. Oregon won 78-72. (AP Photo/Chris Nicoll)
Richardson's 19 points, Oregon's defense break Utah 78-72

By Matthew Coles Jan. 31, 2019 11:44 PM EST
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — SALT LAKE CITY —Oregon teammates and coaches constantly push

Washington head coach Mike Hopkins shouts to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Utah, Thursday, Jan., 10, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Carter's career-high 18 carry Washington over Utah, 69-53

By Matthew Coles Jan. 11, 2019 12:27 AM EST
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Nazieh Carter and David Crisp haven't been the offensive

Nevada forward Cody Martin (11) looks to shoot the ball past the arms of Utah center Jayce Johnson (34) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Chris Nicoll)
Martin scores career-high 33, No. 6 Nevada beats Utah 86-71

By Matthew Coles Dec. 29, 2018 05:33 PM EST
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Eric Musselman observes other coaches bench players when they