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Oregon State guard Dexter Akanno (3) shoots as Utah guard Both Gach (2) defends in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Utah ends program-record 10-game losing streak with easy win

Feb. 03, 2022 11:17 PM EST

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

Utah grinds out 55-50 win over Fresno State

Dec. 21, 2021 09:34 PM EST
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Marco Anthony scored 11 points, Lahat Thioune scored 10 and Utah beat Fresno State 55-50 on Tuesday night. Riley Battin's 3...

Thioune nets 16, Utah coasts past Manhattan 96-62

Dec. 11, 2021 07:20 PM EST
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Lahat Thioune scored a career-high 16 points off the bench and Utah rolled to a 96-62 win over Manhattan on Saturday in the first meeting...

Utah guard Jaxon Brenchley, right, stretches with his teammates before an NCAA college basketball game against California on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Isaac Hale)

California Golden Bears at Utah Utes 12/5/2021

Dec. 05, 2021 04:32 PM EST

Utah holds off Boston College late, wins 68-61

Nov. 20, 2021 07:08 PM EST
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Riley Battin hit four straight free throws in the final 14 seconds of the game, allowing Utah to hold off Boston College, 68-61...

Carlson scores 21 to help Utah beat Sacramento State 89-56

Nov. 14, 2021 12:58 AM EST
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Branden Carlson scored a career-high 21 points on 8-of-10 shooting and Utah trailed for just 84 seconds in its 89-56 win over Sacramento...

Utah tops Abilene Christian 70-56 to give Smith 1st win

Nov. 09, 2021 11:11 PM EST
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — David Jenkins Jr. scored 15 points, Branden Carlson added 14 and Utah gave new coach Craig Smith a 70-56 win over Abilene Christian in...

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2021, file photo, Utah head coach Craig Smith speaks during the Pac-12 Conference NCAA college basketball media day in San Francisco. Smith, who is entering his first season at Utah after successful stints at Utah State and South Dakota, wants to reintroduce a fast-paced style of basketball to the team's program. Push the pace, take high percentage shots, and play tough defense.
Utah returns seven players from last season. Only two returning players – Riley Battin and Branden Carlson – saw significant playing time. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

Utah aiming for basketball transformation under Craig Smith

By John Coon Oct. 21, 2021 12:53 PM EDT

Utah's Timmy Allen (1) celebrates after a play against Washington during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Pac-12 men's tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Utah takes big lead, holds on late to beat Washington 98-95

Mar. 10, 2021 09:36 PM EST

Arizona State forward Chris Osten (21) and Utah forward Riley Battin (21) battle for a rebound in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 6, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Jantunen, Plummer each score 15, Utah cruises by Arizona St

Mar. 06, 2021 04:28 PM EST

Washington forward Hameir Wright (13) and guard Jamal Bey (5) try to block a shot by Utah forward Riley Battin (21) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Bey, Huskies battle past Utah, 83-79 for back-to-back wins

Jan. 24, 2021 06:41 PM EST

Washington State forward Tony Miller (32) grabs a rebound next to forward DJ Rodman (11) during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Utah in Pullman, Wash., Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

Carlson paces hot-shooting Utah past Washington State, 71-56

Jan. 22, 2021 12:21 AM EST

Oregon guard Chris Duarte drives to the basket as Utah forward Timmy Allen (1) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Duarte scores 25 as No. 17 Oregon beats Utah 79-73

By John Coon Jan. 09, 2021 11:53 PM EST

Utah guard Alfonso Plummer (25) shoots over UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. (4) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

UCLA edges Utah 72-70 for 5th straight home victory

By Beth Harris Dec. 31, 2020 09:21 PM EST

Utah forward Riley Battin, center, and center Lahat Thioune (32) battle Idaho forward Tanner Christensen, right, for a rebound during an NCAA college basketball game in Salt Lake City, Friday, Dec. 18, 2020. (Scott G Winterton/The Deseret News via AP)

Idaho Vandals at Utah Utes 12/18/2020

Dec. 18, 2020 11:38 PM EST

Harding scores 17 points, BYU cruises past Utah 82-64

Dec. 12, 2020 08:39 PM EST
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Connor Harding scored 17 points, Richard Harward didn't miss a shot and had a career-high 15 points, and BYU beat rival Utah 82-64 on...