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Watercooler Talk: Utah bests BYU in first Big 12 basketball battle

Watercooler Talk: Utah bests BYU in first Big 12 basketball battle

KSL.com Sports  |  Posted Jan. 19 - 10:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

Round one of this year's inaugural Big 12 basketball battle between BYU and Utah went the way of the Runnin' Utes.
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  |  Updated Jan. 19 - 12:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

Stepping onto the Huntsman Center floor Saturday night was equivalent to stepping into the ring of a WWE title bout. Or so it felt.
'Win and lose on the margins': BYU's late-game struggles continue in OT loss to Utah

'Win and lose on the margins': BYU's late-game struggles continue in OT loss to Utah

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 18 - 11:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fousseyni Traore and Richie Saunders each scored 16 points, and Saunders added seven rebounds, four assists and a steal for BYU, which has lost four of its last five games.
'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.  |  Save Story

In the end, the final score didn't matter.
Hailey Van Lith, Sedona Prince lead the way as No. 10 TCU holds off No. 23 Utah 81-73

Hailey Van Lith, Sedona Prince lead the way as No. 10 TCU holds off No. 23 Utah 81-73

Schuyler Dixon, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 7:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hailey Van Lith scored 24 points, Sedona Prince added 23 and No. 10 TCU beat 23rd-ranked Utah 81-73 for the Horned Frogs' 10th consecutive victory.
The Utah Checkdown podcast: Utah football's plan comes into view

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Utah football's plan comes into view

KSL.com Sports  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 2:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah football held a press conference with Kyle Whittingham, Morgan Scalley and Jason Beck earlier this week.
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.  |  Save Story

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.
Patrick Kinahan: NIL cost Utah two probable starters, Whittingham contends

Patrick Kinahan: NIL cost Utah two probable starters, Whittingham contends

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 15 - 10:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

In his usual, direct style, Kyle Whittingham didn't mince words when asked about Utah football losing two projected starters off next season's defense.
'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.  |  Save Story

It's been an offseason of change for Utah football, and it's only been a month.
Utah women fall short in gritty battle on road against Baylor

Utah women fall short in gritty battle on road against Baylor

Ella Peterson, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 14 - 11:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

The No. 23 Utah Utes women's basketball team faced a tough road test Tuesday evening, falling to the Baylor Bears 70-61 at the Ferrell Center.
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  |  Updated Jan. 11 - 8:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

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.  |  Save Story

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  |  Updated Jan. 11 - 4:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

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.  |  Save Story

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  |  Updated Jan. 8 - 10:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

In what seemed like a blink of an eye to start the game, No. 12 Kansas State had a 14-point lead.
The Utah Checkdown podcast: Could Dorian Singer return as NCAA looks for 5th year?

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Could Dorian Singer return as NCAA looks for 5th year?

KSL.com Sports  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 12:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

The NCAA is looking at a potential change to its eligibility rule that would allow athletes to have five full seasons, while eliminating the redshirt season.
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.  |  Save Story

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.  |  Save Story

For a moment midway through the first half, Utah controlled a 5-point lead over No. 3 Iowa State on the road.
Patrick Kinahan: Losing tops New Year's resolution for Jazz

Patrick Kinahan: Losing tops New Year's resolution for Jazz

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 7 - 10:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

Concluding a road trip with a two-game winning streak infuses a heavy dose of confidence into the Utah Jazz, a team that has struggled to achieve consistent success this season.