Josh Furlong

Red Rocks score season-high 197.950, crowned 'Best of Utah' for another year

Red Rocks score season-high 197.950, crowned 'Best of Utah' for another year

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 10:23 p.m.

Just three days after a win over Iowa State in the Huntsman Center, Utah answered with its best performance of the season in the annual Best of Utah quad meet at the Maverik Center.
'It was time to really elevate': Amid up-and-down season, Ezra Ausar rose to new heights

'It was time to really elevate': Amid up-and-down season, Ezra Ausar rose to new heights

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 10:32 a.m.

Two weeks earlier, Ezra Ausar was in Atlanta. Basketball was the last thing on the East Carolina transfer's mind at the time.
Ezra Ausar goes for 26 as Runnin' Utes hold off Cougars in overtime battle

Ezra Ausar goes for 26 as Runnin' Utes hold off Cougars in overtime battle

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 19 - 12:12 a.m.

Stepping onto the Huntsman Center floor Saturday night was equivalent to stepping into the ring of a WWE title bout. Or so it felt.
'Mixture of emotions': Avery Neff suffers injury as Red Rocks claim easy home victory

'Mixture of emotions': Avery Neff suffers injury as Red Rocks claim easy home victory

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 10:42 p.m.

In the end, the final score didn't matter.
Keanu Dawes dominates in post as Runnin' Utes beat TCU on road in 73-65 win

Keanu Dawes dominates in post as Runnin' Utes beat TCU on road in 73-65 win

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 15 - 8:24 p.m.

After doing his part to bend the rim in a win against Oklahoma State on Saturday, Dawes followed up his performance with another monster performance in the post on the road against TCU.
'Fired up for this offense': Utah football coaches embrace offensive makeover

'Fired up for this offense': Utah football coaches embrace offensive makeover

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 15 - 7:47 a.m.

It's been an offseason of change for Utah football, and it's only been a month.
Ezra Ausar leads with 21 points as Runnin' Utes earn 1st Big 12 win over Cowboys

Ezra Ausar leads with 21 points as Runnin' Utes earn 1st Big 12 win over Cowboys

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 11 - 8:59 p.m.

Something changed for the Runnin' Utes.
Avery Neff answers the call as Red Rocks stumble in quad meet that Oklahoma wins

Avery Neff answers the call as Red Rocks stumble in quad meet that Oklahoma wins

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 11 - 5:20 p.m.

Freshman Avery Neff delivered on the national stage.
Utah women start slow, but pull away for 69-42 win over Houston

Utah women start slow, but pull away for 69-42 win over Houston

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 11 - 4:44 p.m.

The home team got the job done and finally got into a rhythm at the end of the third quarter that carried over in the fourth to pull away for a 69-42 win over the visiting Cougars.
Ahead of national quad meet, Red Rocks looking to validate high expectations

Ahead of national quad meet, Red Rocks looking to validate high expectations

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 10 - 10:27 a.m.

The Red Rocks are tired of a third-place finish at nationals.
No. 12 Kansas State routs No. 22 Utah women in poor shooting night

No. 12 Kansas State routs No. 22 Utah women in poor shooting night

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 10:10 p.m.

In what seemed like a blink of an eye to start the game, No. 12 Kansas State had a 14-point lead.
As No. 22 Utah looks to replace McQueen after injury, focus turns to No. 12 Kansas State

As No. 22 Utah looks to replace McQueen after injury, focus turns to No. 12 Kansas State

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 10:29 a.m.

In an instant, an expected victory suddenly became secondary to veteran guard Kennady McQueen writhing in pain on the court after being intentionally fouled.
Gabe Madsen finds his shot, but Runnin' Utes fall 82-59 to No. 3 Iowa State

Gabe Madsen finds his shot, but Runnin' Utes fall 82-59 to No. 3 Iowa State

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 7 - 8:06 p.m.

For a moment midway through the first half, Utah controlled a 5-point lead over No. 3 Iowa State on the road.
Utah women's basketball cracks AP Top 25 ahead of ranked matchup against K-State

Utah women's basketball cracks AP Top 25 ahead of ranked matchup against K-State

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 6 - 12:10 p.m.

After spending the entire 2023-24 season ranked inside the Associated Press Top 25 and holding a high NET rating, Utah had some work to do for the 2024-25 season.
Maye Toure goes for 24 points as Utah pulls away in 75-67 win over Iowa State

Maye Toure goes for 24 points as Utah pulls away in 75-67 win over Iowa State

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 5 - 6:58 p.m.

Maye Toure was out to prove something.
Runnin' Utes start Big 12 play 0-2, fall 93-65 to Texas Tech at home

Runnin' Utes start Big 12 play 0-2, fall 93-65 to Texas Tech at home

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 4 - 8:46 p.m.

An 8-0 run by Texas Tech late in the first half proved to be the difference Saturday night.
'It's so special to see': Sarah Krump's first-ever score highlights Red Rocks' win over Aggies

'It's so special to see': Sarah Krump's first-ever score highlights Red Rocks' win over Aggies

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 3 - 11:09 p.m.

Sarah Krump's patience and continual practice — and three previous exhibitions over the last two seasons — paid off in the first meet of the 2025 season.
Tracking Utah football's roster changes as 2025 lineup takes shape

Tracking Utah football's roster changes as 2025 lineup takes shape

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 3 - 2:38 p.m.

After missing a bowl game for the first time since 2013, change was inevitable for Utah football.
With transfer portal window officially closed, Utes roster settles after offensive reset

With transfer portal window officially closed, Utes roster settles after offensive reset

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 30 - 9:04 a.m.

Fans of college football can breathe a sigh of relief now that the 20-day transfer portal period came to a close Saturday at 11:59 p.m.
Runnin' Utes give up 2nd half lead as Iowa pulls away for 95-88 win

Runnin' Utes give up 2nd half lead as Iowa pulls away for 95-88 win

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 21 - 7:23 p.m.

Iowa's defense was smothering, and Utah did little to help itself on offense by starting the game shooting just 12.5% from the floor.
Mason Madsen, Mike Sharavjamts combine for 30 as Runnin' Utes rout Florida A&M

Mason Madsen, Mike Sharavjamts combine for 30 as Runnin' Utes rout Florida A&M

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 17 - 11:28 p.m.

Mike Sharavjamts adapted easily to his new role of coming off the bench for the Runnin' Utes.
Kneepkens, Toure take over in 4th to erase 10-point deficit in win over Washington

Kneepkens, Toure take over in 4th to erase 10-point deficit in win over Washington

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 14 - 9:41 p.m.

Facing a 10-point deficit going into the fourth quarter, Gianna Kneepkens and Maye Toure changed everything.
Erickson leads with 18 points as Runnin' Utes beat Radford 81-63

Erickson leads with 18 points as Runnin' Utes beat Radford 81-63

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 14 - 8:45 p.m.

In a game that lacked any sustained rhythm, Utah men's basketball pulled away in the second half to beat Radford 81-63 Saturday night.
'Pretty magical night': Red Rocks showcase talent, depth ahead of 2025 season

'Pretty magical night': Red Rocks showcase talent, depth ahead of 2025 season

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 14 - 9:07 a.m.

It didn't take long for freshman Avery Neff to make a splash with the Red Rocks.
Utah football hires Mark Atuaia as RB coach, Micah Simon as WR coach

Utah football hires Mark Atuaia as RB coach, Micah Simon as WR coach

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 5:34 p.m.

Utah football's reset of its offense continues.