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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

Head coach Larry Krystkowiak on the sidelines during last Sunday’s game against Arizona State at the Huntsman Center. Photo by Erin Burns.

Coach K predicts Utes champs

February 25, 2014

Throughout the season, head coach Larry Krystkowiak has dodged questions about his team’s NCAA Tournament chances. Whenever the big dance is brought up, he has responded with the typical and dull “taking...

Sun Devils’ defense overpowers Utes

Sun Devils’ defense overpowers Utes

February 24, 2014

The second half has been a season-long struggle for Utah. That certainly was the case when the Utes traveled to Tempe on Sunday afternoon. Utah (11-16, 4-12) was worn down by Arizona State’s (22-6, 11-5)...

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...

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...

Utah forward Malia Nawahine struggles against the Oregon Ducks yesterday on the road. Photo courtesy of Andrew Seng/The Daily Emerald.

Utes unable to keep up with Oregon, fall 93-71

February 10, 2014

Tied at halftime at 36, it seemed as if the game between Utah and Oregon over the weekend was going to come down to the wire, something the Utes are all too familiar with. Things took a turn for the worse...

Womens Basketball coach, Anthony Levrets, on the sideline at the Huntsman Center with tape wrapped on his finger.  — Chris Ayers.

Stress coping mechanism helps Levrets keep his cool

February 5, 2014

Back in November, the Utes were taking on Utah State in Logan. Turnovers and broken plays led Utah head coach Anthony Levrets to employ a habit he has used for a number of years. To keep his composure,...

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...