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Men's Basketball

University of Utah freshman forward Both Gach (11) scored a layup in an NCAA Men's Basketball game vs. Arizona State at Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday February 16, 2019.

(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Men’s Basketball Loses Defensive Battle with Colorado

By Zach Janis March 3, 2019

  In a relatively low-scoring affair that stuck to the script, the Colorado Buffaloes were just too much for the University of Utah men’s basketball team to handle and they paid the price with...

University of Utah junior forward Jayce Johnson (34) scored over an Oregon defender in an NCAA Men's Basketball game vs. the University of Oregon at Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, UT on Thursday January 31, 2019.

(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Runnin’ Utes Take the Win Against USC, 77-70

By Tony Kar February 8, 2019

  The Runnin' Utes picked up a much needed win, as they defeated the USC Trojans 77-70, which has improved their overall record to 12-10 and league play record to 6-4. Freshman Both Gach led...

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Forging a Path to the Court: Former Ute Misaka Wataru, First Player of Color in the NBA

By Casey Overfield, Sports Editor February 5, 2019

  The history of minorities in professional sports goes back many years. The struggles that athletes of color have endured over the years was tough, yet the legacy that these players have left...

University of Utah senior guard Sedrick Barefield (2) attempted to drive past Oregon defenders in an NCAA Men's Basketball game vs. the University of Oregon at Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, UT on Thursday January 31, 2019.

(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Runnin’ Utes Look to Bounce Back Against Oregon State

By Tony Kar February 2, 2019

  After blowing a double-digit lead in the Oregon Ducks Thursday night, the 11-9 Runnin' Utes will return back on the court to take on the 13-7 Oregon State Beavers. In their last game against...

University of Utah freshman forward Both Gach (11) spread his arms to defend against the Oregon Ducks in an NCAA Men's Basketball game vs. the University of Oregon at Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, UT on Thursday January 31, 2019.

(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Runnin’ Utes Fall to Oregon Ducks 78-72

By Tony Kar February 1, 2019

  The Runnin' Utes' four-game win-streak was snapped, and their record fell to 11-9 as they struggled against the Oregon Ducks last night, and lost 72-78. Utah led by as many by 14 points in...

Utah Utes guard Parker Van Dyke (5) flashes the U while walking off the court after the University of Utah Running Utes defeated the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in the semifinal round of the 2018 NIT in Madison Square Garden in New York City on

Parker Van Dyke Uses Mission Experience to Lead a Young Utah Team

By Zach Janis February 1, 2019

  For Parker Van Dyke, sports and religion have always been intertwined, and the two share equal parts in his life. Currently a senior for the University of Utah's Runnin' Utes, Van Dyke joined...

Washington State senior guard Viont'e Daniels (24) guards University of Utah freshman forward Timmy Allen (20) during an NCAA Basketball game at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Runnin’ Utes Return to SLC to Host Oregon Ducks

By Tony Kar January 31, 2019

  After going 2-0 in their Bay Area Road Trip which featured wins over Cal and Stanford, the 11-8 Runnin' Utes return home to Salt Lake City to take on the 12-8 Oregon Ducks. With two convincing...

University of Utah freshman forward Timmy Allen (20) shoots over Washington State senior guard Viont'e Daniels (24) during an NCAA Basketball game at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Runnin’ Utes Look to Continue Winning Streak at Stanford

By Tony Kar January 24, 2019

  After defeating the Colorado Buffaloes 78-69, the Runnin' Utes will head to Northern California with the motivation to extend their win-streak to three games as they take on the 9-9 Stanford...

University of Utah sophomore forward Donnie Tillman (3)'s teammates congratulate him after his basket during an NCAA college basketball game vs. BYU at the Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Runnin’ Utes Return Home to Take on UW

By Tony Kar January 10, 2019

  After a heartbreaking loss in Tucson, the Runnin' Utes return back home to the Huntsman Center to play the 10-4 Washington Huskies. With the Utes being at .500 with a 7-7 record, they will...

University of Utah junior guard Charles Jones (1) guards Brigham Young University junior guard Jahshire Hardnett (0) during an NCAA college basketball game at the Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Runnin’ Utes Fall to BYU in Beehive Classic

By Tony Kar December 9, 2018

  The Runnin’ Utes fell by 15 points with a score of 74-59 to their long-time rivals, the BYU Cougars, in the Beehive Classic on Saturday afternoon, at the Vivint Smart Home Arena. Sedrick...