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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

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...

Runnin Utes pull away late to beat Washington

Runnin’ Utes pull away late to beat Washington

February 6, 2014

Sometimes things work out better the second time around. Following a sloppy first half that saw the Utes commit 10 turnovers, Utah came out and made a statement in the second session Thursday night at...

Shooting struggles on road

Shooting struggles on road

February 5, 2014

The Utes are in the midst of a three-game losing streak with all the losses coming away from the Huntsman Center. Unfortunately for Utah, it’s not just road woes keeping it from returning to the winning...

Rebounds hold the key to Utah’s success

February 3, 2014

Following Saturday’s 79-75 overtime loss to Colorado, Utah head coach Larry Krystkowiak talked about changes that needed to be made to help the Utes rebound better. In its last two games, Utah has been...

Utes fall 79-75 in OT thriller vs. Colorado

Utes fall 79-75 in OT thriller vs. Colorado

February 2, 2014

Utah’s Saturday afternoon game was full of storylines. Freshman Ahmad Fields had a breakout game, sophomore Brandon Taylor woke up from a shooting slumber and junior Delon Wright further showcased he...

Photo courtesy of Tyler Baker/The Daily Wildcat

Runnin’ Utes search for first road win

January 29, 2014

The Utes returned home following Sunday’s loss to Arizona still in search of their first road victory. In what may come as a surprise to Utah fans, the team’s not worried about their current woes away...

Utah junior guard Delon Wright goes up for a shot against No. 1 Arizona on Sunday. The Wildcats won the contest 65-56. Photo by Marie Sasnett/The Daily Wildcat

Utah can’t close against Arizona

January 26, 2014

Utah showed once again Sunday night that it is capable of competing with every team in the Pac-12, and the country for that matter, but in the end the Utes faltered in a 65-56 loss to No. 1 Arizona in...

Junior center Dallin Bachynski jumps for the basket at the UCLA game last week at the
Huntsman Center. Photo by Brent Uberty.

Bachynski bros to face off in ASU game

January 22, 2014

When the Utes travel to Arizona State tonight, one of their players will see a familiar face on the opposing bench. Utah big man Dallin Bachynski will get the chance to go up against his older brother...

Kenneth Ogbe: ‘a team-first guy’

Kenneth Ogbe: ‘a team-first guy’

January 21, 2014

At the press conference following Saturday’s 74-69 victory over UCLA, seldom-used freshman guard Kenneth Ogbe drew a laugh. Fresh off scoring 12 points on 4-of-4 shooting, Ogbe was asked if he had been...

Mens basketball: Utah defeats No. 25 UCLA

Men’s basketball: Utah defeats No. 25 UCLA

January 21, 2014

On an afternoon when Ute fans packed the Huntsman Center to celebrate the past, the current team gave them a big reason to cheer. Utah survived a furious UCLA rally to upset the No. 25 Bruins 74-69 Saturday....