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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 freshman forward Timmy Allen (20) shoots over Washington State senior guard Vionte Daniels (24) during an NCAA Basketball game at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Runnin’ Utes Look to Continue Winning Streak at Stanford

By Tony Kar January 24, 2019

  After defeating the Colorado Buffaloes 78-69, the Runnin' Utes will head to Northern California with the motivation to extend their win-streak to three games as they take on the 9-9 Stanford...

University of Utah sophomore forward Donnie Tillman (3)s teammates congratulate him after his basket during an NCAA college basketball game vs. BYU at the Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Runnin’ Utes Return Home to Take on UW

By Tony Kar January 10, 2019

  After a heartbreaking loss in Tucson, the Runnin' Utes return back home to the Huntsman Center to play the 10-4 Washington Huskies. With the Utes being at .500 with a 7-7 record, they will...

University of Utah junior guard Charles Jones (1) guards Brigham Young University junior guard Jahshire Hardnett (0) during an NCAA college basketball game at the Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Runnin’ Utes Fall to BYU in Beehive Classic

By Tony Kar December 9, 2018

  The Runnin’ Utes fell by 15 points with a score of 74-59 to their long-time rivals, the BYU Cougars, in the Beehive Classic on Saturday afternoon, at the Vivint Smart Home Arena. Sedrick...

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Being a Ute Runs in the Family: For Beau Rydalch, Basketball is Tradition

By Casey Overfield, Sports Editor December 7, 2018

  "Like father, like son" is a term commonly used when comparing the likeness of a son to that of his father, whether it be looks, personality or tendencies.   For University of Utah junior...

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 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 guard Justin Bibbins (1) and forward Donnie Tillman (3) defend Hawaii Warriors guard Brocke Stepteaus (2) shot as Utah hosts Hawaii at The Huntsman Center in Salt Lake on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.

Black Athletes’ Struggles to Outrun Racism

By Brittni Meservy February 12, 2018

Oftentimes sports are played as a distraction from reality. On the court, basketball players can escape and focus on the game, but for some, it’s not that easy. Sometimes through sports, athletes...