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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

University of Utah mens basketball guard Mike Saunders Jr. (#2, Jr.) in an NCAA mens basketball game vs. Idaho State University at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Monday, Nov. 14, 2022. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Runnin’ Utes Offensive Issues Crystal Clear in Latest Loss to UCLA

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor January 13, 2023

  The University of Utah men’s basketball team dropped their second straight game late Thursday night in a blowout against the UCLA Bruins. The loss followed a typical formula for the Utes, where...

University of Utah mens basketball guard Rollie Worster (#25, Jr.) in an NCAA mens basketball game vs. Idaho State University at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Monday, Nov. 14, 2022.

Runnin’ Utes Execute Poorly in Disappointing Loss to BYU

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor December 17, 2022

  The University of Utah men's basketball team suffered their third loss of the season on Saturday, falling to the BYU Cougars on the road in Provo. It was an off night for the Utes from the beginning,...

Utah basketballs Both Gach (#2) puts an arm over the shoulder of teammate Lazar Stefanovic (#20) in a matchup against the UCLA Bruins at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022.

Multiple Transfers Set the Tone for Runnin’ Utes Offseason Outlook

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor March 21, 2022

  The University of Utah men’s basketball team is in for a busy offseason. The Utes finished a disappointing season with a loss to Washington in the Pac-12 Tournament after entering as the...

Utah basketballs Marco Anthony (#10) in the matchup against the UCLA Bruins at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Runnin’ Utes Comeback Hopes Dashed Again in Nail-Biter Against Arizona State

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor February 27, 2022

  Utah built an early advantage by feasting in the midrange. Arizona State was allowing them to take that shot, so Marco Anthony and Rollie Worster made them pay. Lazar Stefanovic hit a nasty crossover,...

Utah basketballs Dusan Mahorcic (#21) in the matchup against the UCLA Bruins at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Runnin’ Utes’ Upset Bid Rims Out Against No. 9 UCLA

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor January 21, 2022

  The University of Utah men's basketball team suffered a close loss to No. 9 UCLA on Thursday night. Utah played tough and hung with the Bruins all night, but ultimately missed two game-tying...

University of Utah Men’s Basketball player Rollie Worster (#25) during the game vs. Abilene Christian on Nov. 9, 2021 at the Jon M. Huntsman Center on campus in Salt Lake City. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Men’s Basketball Lose Heartbreaker in Arizona

By Eric Jensen, Sports Writer January 17, 2022

  On Monday evening, Arizona State’s Jalen Graham hit back-to-back shots in the lane to hand the University of Utah men’s basketball team their sixth loss in a row, 62-64. Graham scored...

University of Utah Mens Basketball player Both Gach plays against BYU Cougars in Jon M. Huntsman Center, Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday Nov. 27, 2021. (Photo by Xiangyao Axe Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Runnin’ Utes Searching for Answers After Fourth Consecutive Loss

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor January 8, 2022

  The University of Utah men’s basketball team suffered their fourth consecutive loss on Saturday at the hands of the Washington State Cougars. They’re 8-8 on the year, 1-5 in Pac-12 play. Branden...

(Photo by Jack Gambassi)

Utah Men’s Basketball Suffers First Loss of the Season against BYU

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor November 28, 2021

  The University of Utah men’s basketball team suffered their first loss of the season on Saturday night against the 18th-ranked BYU Cougars. Utah is now 5-1 before seeing their first Pac-12...

(Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utes Win Sunshine Slam and Stay Undefeated

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor November 22, 2021

  The University of Utah men’s basketball team won the Sunshine Slam in Daytona Beach, Florida over the weekend. Utah was 3-0 in the event, including back-to-back wins on Saturday and Sunday,...

University of Utah men’s basketball player Marco Anthony (#9) slams the ball into the net over the head of Abilene Christian’s Stevie Smith (#13) during the game on Nov. 9, 2021 at the Jon M. Huntsman Center on campus in Salt Lake City. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Runnin’ Utes Tip Off the Craig Smith Era with a Win

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor November 9, 2021

The University of Utah men’s basketball team grabbed a win in the first official game of the Craig Smith era. Utah beat Abilene Christian 70-56 to earn a hard-fought victory to begin the 2021-22...