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The Daily Utah Chronicle

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

Utes end season with blowout loss

Utes end season with blowout loss

March 16, 2014

Two years ago, Utah came into its first Pac-12 Tournament as an afterthought, and it was no surprise when the Utes lost by 12 to Colorado in the opening round. Utah’s rise back to respectability has...

Utes top Cal on the road 63-59

March 6, 2014

Whenever the Utes have played away from the Huntsman Center this season, the same narrative has followed them: They stay close only to suffer a heart-wrenching loss. Utah was able to put its past bad luck...

Coach K: ‘We control our own destiny’

Coach K: ‘We control our own destiny’

March 4, 2014

With two games remaining in the regular season, only one team has separated itself from the rest of the Pac-12. Arizona has clinched the regular season conference championship title as well as the top...

Utes take down Buffalos, 75-64

Utes take down Buffalos, 75-64

March 2, 2014

The Runnin’ Utes went into Saturday’s regular season home finale against Colorado with a perfect record in regulation at the Huntsman Center. Utah kept it that way, riding a dominant second half to...

Runnin’ Utes squash Sun Devils

Runnin’ Utes squash Sun Devils

February 24, 2014

Coming off a heartbreaking overtime loss to Arizona last week, the Utes showed they wanted nothing to do with an extra session Sunday night against Arizona State. Utah seized control early with a dominating...

Back in the saddle

‘Back in the saddle’

February 20, 2014

Less than 24 hours after the Utes suffered a 67-63 overtime loss to No. 4 Arizona, they were back on the practice court trying to put their most recent heartbreak behind them. Head coach Larry Krystkowiak...

Taylor: heart makes up for height

Taylor: heart makes up for height

February 20, 2014

Utah guard Brandon Taylor is an integral part of the Runnin’ Utes, but he downplays his star power. “I didn’t know I was a role model until my little brothers let me know I was a role model,” Taylor...

Runnin’ Utes fall to Bruins, 80-66

Runnin’ Utes fall to Bruins, 80-66

February 18, 2014

Maybe the demons haven’t quite been exorcised. Coming off its first road victory of the season last Thursday at USC, Utah was looking to show that the road monkey was fully off its back Saturday at UCLA....

Sophmore Dakarai Tucker jumps for the hoop at the last home game at the Huntsman Center.  Photo by Chris Ayers.

Runnin’ Utes headed to L.A.

February 13, 2014

During Wednesday’s practice, sophomore Brandon Taylor let everyone know he was about to head home. He screamed, “Yes, sir!” so loudly it may have reached his native land of Los Angeles. Taylor, along...

Future Runnin’ Ute Kyle Kuzma has been playing intramurals to help him stay in shape before he is eligible to play collegiate next season. Photo by Brent Uberty.

‘A man playing against boys’

February 13, 2014

Former four-star recruit Kyle Kuzma was trotting down the baseline during a recent game when, with a sudden burst of athleticism, he glided from the 3-point line to the basket in an instant. He caught...