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The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

Men's Basketball

University of Utah sophomore forward/center Jayce Johnson (34) turns towards the basket during an NCAA Basketball game vs. The University of Arizona Wildcats at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018.

(Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Runnin’ Utes Down Tulsa 69-64

By Tony Kar December 3, 2018

  After returning home to Salt Lake City for the first time in a few weeks, the Runnin' Utes hosted the Tulsa Golden Hurricane and came away with a 69-64 win. With the win, Utah has improved...

University of Utah freshman forward Donnie Tillman (3) take a free throw shot in an NCAA Basketball game vs. Mississippi Valley State University at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Monday, Nov. 13, 2017

(Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Runnin’ Utes Return Home to Host Tulsa

By Tony Kar November 30, 2018

  After traveling to California for the Wooden Legacy and going 1-2 in those three games with a win against Grand Canyon and losses against Hawaii and Northwestern, the Utes are returning home...

University of Utah sophomore guard Kolbe Caldwell (2) passes the ball during an NCAA Basketball game vs. The University of Arizona Wildcats at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018.

(Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Men’s Basketball Looks to Impress at Wooden Legacy Tournament

By Leif Thulin November 20, 2018

  Following a dominant 98 to 63 win over the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils on Thursday, the Utes will look to celebrate Thanksgiving with a win over the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors at Titan...

University of Utah junior guard Sedrick Barefield (0) take s jump shot over Tra Holder (0) of the ASU Sun Devils during an NCAA Basketball game vs. Arizona State University Sun Devils at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018.

(Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Runnin’ Utes Win Season-Opener Against Maine, 75-61

By Tony Kar November 10, 2018

  The Utah Runnin’ Utes opened their 2018-2019 basketball season with a 75-61 victory over the Maine Black Bears on Thursday night at the Huntsman Center. The Utes started the game off well...

University of Utah sophomore forward/center Jayce Johnson (34) takes a hook shot over Louisiana State University senior forward Aaron Epps (21) during an NCAA Basketball game at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Monday, March 19, 2018.

(Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Jayce Johnson Steps into New Leadership Role

By Leif Thulin November 9, 2018

  The University of Utah Runnin’ Utes team features a unique blend of youthful talent and veteran leadership that should allow for a successful season battling with the likes of the Pac-12 conference....

University of Utah junior guard Sedrick Barefield (0) dribbles around University of Washington defense during an NCAA Basketball game at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018.

(Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Hosts Maine in Season Opener

By Casey Overfield, Sports Editor November 7, 2018

  In their 2018 home opener, the University of Utah men’s basketball team will host the University of Maine. Last week in their annual exhibition game, the Utes hosted the College of Idaho...

University of Utah senior forward Tyler Rawson (21) makes a slam dunk during an NCAA Basketball game vs. Arizona State University Sun Devils at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018.

(Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Runnin’ Utes Top Coyotes in Exhibition Match-Up

By Tony Kar November 4, 2018

  The Runnin’ Utes defeated the Idaho Coyotes in their first exhibition match-up with a final score of 96-76. The Utes started the game with a 12-2 run and ended the first half dominating...

Utah Utes forward Tyler Rawson (21) takes a shot over the outstretched arm of USC Trojans forward Chimezie Metu (4) as the University of Utah Running Utes take on the University of Southern California Trojans at the Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018. (Photo by Adam Fondren | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Runnin’ Utes Host Coyotes at Huntsman Center for First Exhibition Match-Up

By Tony Kar November 1, 2018

  The Runnin’ Utes open up the 2018-2019 season hosting the College of Idaho for an exhibition match-up on Thursday, Nov. 1, in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Utes are coming off of a 23-12 campaign...

University of Utah junior guard Sedrick Barefield (0) dribbles the ball during an NCAA Basketball game vs. the University of Colorado Boulder at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, March 3, 2018.

(Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Runnin’ Utes Roster Breakdown

By Tony Kar October 31, 2018

  After losing in the championship round of the NIT Tournament to Penn State, the Runnin’ Utes went through many changes including graduating seniors and recruitment. The actual roster itself...

Utes Protect their Home Fields

Utes Protect their Home Fields

By Leif Thulin October 18, 2018

All schools prefer to play at home, and the Utes are no exception. The University of Utah features unique advantages when playing at home, such as being accustomed to the state's altitude. With an ominous...