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The Daily Utah Chronicle

Men's Basketball

University of Utah junior guard Alfonso Plummer (25) celebrates after a Utah basket during an NCAA Basketball game vs. The University of Colorado at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, March 7, 2020. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Runnin’ Utes Erase 19 Point Deficit, Upset Colorado on the Road

By Cole Bagley, Sports Editor January 30, 2021

  Despite trailing by 19 at one point in the second half, The Runnin’ Utes erased a monster deficit and came back to upset the Buffaloes on the road, 77-74. First Half Utah started out strong...

University of Utah sophomore forward Timmy Allen (1) drives by Colorado junior forward Tyler Bey (1) during an NCAA Basketball game vs. the Colorado Buffaloes at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, March 7, 2020. (Photo by Jalen Pace | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Runnin’ Utes Look to Rebound Against Colorado

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor January 29, 2021

  The University of Utah Utes men’s basketball team gets a bit of a breather this week, only playing one game after going through a gauntlet of Pac-12 opponents. Utah sits at 6-7 overall,...

University of Utah mens basketball player, Alfonso Plummer (#3), advances the ball down the court in the game against the Idaho State Bengals on Dec. 8, 2020 in the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Alfonso Plummer is the Runnin’ Utes Key to Victory

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor January 28, 2021

  Alfonso Plummer is the only senior on this year’s Utah men’s basketball team. As such, he has a unique role not only as a key player on the court, but perhaps the most important off of it....

A Breakdown of the Transfer Portals Past, Present and Future

A Breakdown of the Transfer Portal’s Past, Present and Future

By J. Prather January 26, 2021

  For college athletes looking to find a new university and for universities looking to pick up transfers with collegiate play experience, October 2018 was the beginning of a new era. The transfer...

University of Utah freshman center Branden Carlson (35) shoots the ball during an NCAA Basketball game vs. University of Washington at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020. (Photo by Jalen Pace | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Runnin’ Utes Split Washington Road Trip, Lose Late to Washington Huskies

By Cole Bagley, Sports Editor January 24, 2021

  Despite leading for over three-fourths of the game, the Runnin’ Utes committed several costly turnovers in the final minutes of play and fell to Washington, 83-79. First Half It was an even...

University of Utah mens basketball player Branden Carlson (#35) takes a free throw in the Utes win against Utah Valley on Dec. 15, 2020 in the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Runnin’ Utes Bounce Back, Earn First Pac-12 Road Win Since 2018

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor January 21, 2021

  The Runnin' Utes picked up a much-needed win on Thursday evening, defeating the Washington State Cougars on the road in their most dominant performance of the season. Utah moved to 6-6 overall,...

University of Utah Head Coach Larry Krystkowiak walks his team through a play during an NCAA Basketball game vs. the Stanford Cardinals at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021. (Photo by Kevin Cody | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Runnin’ Utes Head on the Road to Face Both Washington Schools After Disappointing Home Stand

By Cole Bagley, Sports Editor January 20, 2021

  The University of Utah Runnin’ Utes face a do-or-die week of competition after going 1-3 during a four-game homestand. Utah will head on the road to face both Washington teams with an opportunity...

Levis Stadium, the site of the Pac12 Championship Football game in Santa Clara, CA on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018. (Photo by: Justin Prather | The Daily Utah Chronicle).

College Athletics Needs to be Pushed Back

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer January 17, 2021

  Every weekend, football games all over the country have been getting canceled one after another as players and staff members test positive for COVID-19. Some conferences were able to prepare...

University of Utah sophomore forward Mikael Jantunen (20) goes for a layup during an NCAA Basketball game vs. the Stanford Cardinals at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021. (Photo by Kevin Cody | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Runnin’ Utes Fall Flat in the Second Half, Lose to Cal

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor January 17, 2021

  The University of Utah men’s basketball team took a disappointing loss Saturday night, falling to the California Golden Bears, 72-63. Utah is now 5-6 overall, 2-5 in the Pac-12.  First Half It...

University of Utah junior forward Timmy Allen (1) goes for a layup during an NCAA Basketball game vs. the Stanford Cardinals at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021. (Photo by Kevin Cody | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Runnin’ Utes End Four Game Losing Streak With Big Win Over Stanford

By Cole Bagley, Sports Editor January 14, 2021

  The University of Utah men’s basketball team shocked the Stanford Cardinal at home on Thursday, ending their four-game losing streak and walking away with a 79-65 victory. First Half The...