Oklahoma softball takes Division I record 48-game win streak into Women’s College World Series
May 29, 2023 GMTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma will seek its third straight national softball title and seventh championship overall at the Women’s College World Series.
The Sooners set the NCAA Division I record with their 48th consecutive win in an 8-7 victory over Clemson on Saturday to win the Norman Super Regional.
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills signed rookie tight end Dalton Kincaid to a four-year contract on Saturday in a move that locks up the team’s entire six-member draft class.
Buffalo traded up two spots to select the Utah product with the 25th overall selection last month.
Orlando’s Paolo Banchero wins NBA rookie of the year
April 25, 2023 GMTPaolo Banchero became the frontrunner to win Rookie of the Year race from the very moment that he went No.
Utah reaches NCAA final behind O’Keefe’s all-around title
April 14, 2023 GMTFORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Maile O’Keefe scored a perfect 10 on the beam to secure the all-around title and help Utah advance to the NCAA championship final for the third year in a row.
Agbaji scores 28, rallies Jazz past Nuggets 118-114
April 8, 2023 GMTSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Ochai Agbaji scored a career-high 28 points to lead the Utah Jazz to a 118-114 victory over the Western Conference leading Denver Nuggets on Saturday.
Luka Samanic finished with a career-high 23 points and eight rebounds for Utah.
Thunder beat Jazz 114-98, strengthen play-in hopes
April 7, 2023 GMTSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 22 points and the Oklahoma City strengthened their hopes of reaching the play-in tournament with a 114-98 victory over the short-handed Utah Jazz on Thursday night.
Bucks overwhelm Jazz 144-116 for third straight victory
March 25, 2023 GMTSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Grayson Allen scored a season-high 25 points to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 144-116 victory over the Utah Jazz on Friday night.
Allen made five 3-pointers and shot 57% from the field to help the Bucks lead wire-to-wire.
March Madness: Morris, LSU women top Utah, into Elite Eight
March 25, 2023 GMTGREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — LaDazhia Williams was determined to extend her career. Thanks to her best game of the season, her LSU teammates will get to keep playing, too.
March Madness: No. 2 seed Utah chasing more NCAA history
March 23, 2023 GMTGREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Utah won its first Pac-12 title behind All-American Alissa Pili, earned its highest seed ever at No. 2 in the Greenville 2 Regional and reached consecutive NCAA Tournaments for the first time in 14 years.
Agbaji scores 27, Jazz hold off Kings for 128-120 victory
March 21, 2023 GMTSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Ochai Agbaji scored a career-high 27 points, including six 3-pointers, to lead the Utah Jazz to a 128-120 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Monday night.
Kelly Olynyk had 19 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists for the Jazz.
Pili helps Utah advance to Sweet 16 with win over Princeton
March 20, 2023 GMTSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Alissa Pili often had two or three opponents draped on her when she got the ball. No one was strong enough to stop Utah's All-American.
Pili had 28 points and 10 rebounds to lead the second-seeded Utes to a 63-56 win over 10th-seeded Princeton 63-56 on Sunday night in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Tough defense fueling Princeton’s NCAA Tournament success
March 18, 2023 GMTSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Princeton is traveling on a familiar road.
For a second straight season, the 10th seeded Tigers are in the second round of the NCAA Tournament as a double-digit seed. When Princeton faces second-seeded Utah in Salt Lake City on Sunday, a shot at reaching the Sweet 16 for the first time in school history is on the line.
Pili, 2nd-seeded Utah dominate Gardner-Webb in March Madness
March 18, 2023 GMTSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Alissa Pili joined Utah before the season looking for a fresh start. She has flourished with the Utes, turning into a matchup nightmare for opposing defenses.
Pili tallied a career-high 33 points, eight rebounds and a career-high eight assists to power second-seeded Utah past 15th-seeded Gardner-Webb 103-77 Friday night in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament.
Jimmy Butler scores 24, Heat hold off Jazz 119-115
March 14, 2023 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Another night, another close game for Miami.
Jimmy Butler scored 24 points to lead seven Miami players in double figures, Tyler Herro and Gabe Vincent each scored 18 and the Heat held off the Utah Jazz 119-115 on Monday night.
Grand Canyon beats Southern Utah 84-66 to claim WAC title
March 12, 2023 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Ray Harrison scored 20 of his 31 points in the first half to put Grand Canyon comfortably in front and Gabe McGlothan scored 16 of his 21 points in the second half as the Antelopes eased past Southern Utah 84-66 to win the Western Athletic Conference tournament championship Saturday night.
Horton-Tucker scores 37 points as Jazz top Hornets 119-111
March 12, 2023 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Talen Horton-Tucker scored a season-high 37 points and had 10 assists and eight rebounds as the Utah Jazz defeated the Charlotte Hornets 119-111 on Saturday night for their second straight win.
Utah Royals to return next season as NWSL’s 13th team
March 12, 2023 GMTThe Royals are returning to Utah and the National Women's Soccer League.
The NWSL and Major League Soccer's Real Salt Lake announced the second iteration of the Utah Royals on Saturday. The Royals were part of the NWSL for three seasons from 2018 to 2020.
Southern Utah women win first NCAA Tournament berth
March 12, 2023 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Cherita Daugherty scored 26 points, Lizzy Williams and Tomekia Whitman had double-doubles and Southern Utah beat California Baptist 82-73 on Saturday to win the Western Athletic Conference Tournament championship and the program's first trip to the NCAA Tournament.
Southern Utah edges Utah Valley 89-88 in WAC semifinals
March 11, 2023 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Tevian turned a four-point play with four seconds left to lift Southern Utah past Utah Valley, 89-88 in the Western Athletic Conference semifinals on Friday night.
Tevian drilled a 3-pointer while drawing a foul, then added the game-winning free throw.
Southern Utah edges Utah Tech 76-75 in WAC quarterfinal
March 10, 2023 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Jason Spurgin led third-seeded Southern Utah with 19 points and sealed the victory with a layup with 53 seconds remaining as the Thunderbirds turned back upset-minded Utah Tech, the tournament's No.
Markkanen scores 31, Jazz beat Magic to end four-game skid
March 10, 2023 GMTORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Lauri Markkanen scored 31 points, Talen Horton-Tucker added 23 and the Utah Jazz snapped a four-game losing streak with a 131-124 win over the Orlando Magic on Thursday night.
Simone Fontecchio scored 17 points for Utah, and rookie center Walker Kessler's 13 points and 10 rebounds included a crucial three-point play with 35 seconds left after the Magic had cut their deficit to one point.
Angel helps Stanford beat Utah 73-62 in Pac 12 first round
March 9, 2023 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Brandon Angel's double-double of 16 points and 12 rebounds led a balanced attack that lifted 10th-seeded Stanford to a 73-62 win over seventh-seeded Utah in the first round of the Pac-12 Tournament on Wednesday night.
Utah Tech sends Stephen F. Austin packing in OT WAC opener
March 8, 2023 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Cameron Gooden scored 22 points and Frank Staine scored 18 points and Utah Tech offered a mild surprise Stephen F. Austin 80-76 in overtime in a Western Athletic Conference Tournament opener on Tuesday night.
Irving’s late run helps push Mavericks past Jazz 120-116
March 8, 2023 GMTDALLAS (AP) — Kyrie Irving hit a clutch 3-pointer and scored 17 of his 33 points in the fourth quarter, and Luka Doncic added 29 points and 10 rebounds as the Dallas Mavericks beat the short-handed Utah Jazz 120-116 Tuesday night.
SFA takes on Utah Tech in WAC Tournament
March 7, 2023 GMTUtah Tech Trailblazers (13-18, 5-13 WAC) vs. Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (19-12, 11-7 WAC)
Las Vegas; Tuesday, 11:30 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: SFA -3; over/under is 147.5
SFA plays in WAC Tournament against the Utah Tech
March 6, 2023 GMTUtah Tech Trailblazers (13-18, 5-13 WAC) vs. Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (19-12, 11-7 WAC)
Las Vegas; Tuesday, 11:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks take on the Utah Tech Trailblazers in the WAC Tournament.
Gilgeous-Alexander returns with 38 as Thunder beat Jazz
March 6, 2023 GMTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 38 points and seven rebounds in his return from a five-game absence and the Oklahoma City Thunder led all the way while beating the Utah Jazz 129-119 on Sunday night.
Colorado sinks slumping Utah with 69-60 win
March 5, 2023 GMTBOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Julian Hammond III and Tristan da Silva each scored 15 points and Nique Clifford had his first-career double-double and Colorado ended the Pac-12 regular season beating Utah 69-60 on Saturday.
Utah Valley earns 113-69 victory against SFA
March 4, 2023 GMTOREM, Utah (AP) — Le'Tre Darthard scored 26 points as Utah Valley beat SFA 113-69 on Friday night.
Darthard was 9 of 13 shooting, including 3 for 4 from distance, and went 5 for 8 from the line for the Wolverines (24-7, 15-3 Western Athletic Conference).
Spurgin’s 20 lead Southern Utah past Cal Baptist 81-71
March 4, 2023 GMTCEDAR CITY, Utah (AP) — Jason Spurgin's 20 points helped Southern Utah defeat Cal Baptist 81-71 on Friday night.
Spurgin finished 9 of 12 from the field for the Thunderbirds (20-11, 12-6 Western Athletic Conference).
Pope leads Utah Tech against Grand Canyon after 22-point performance
March 3, 2023 GMTGrand Canyon Antelopes (19-11, 10-7 WAC) at Utah Tech Trailblazers (13-17, 5-12 WAC)
Saint George, Utah; Friday, 9 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Utah Tech -1; over/under is 146.5
Washington State upsets No. 3 Utah in Pac-12 quarters
March 3, 2023 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Bella Murekatete scored 19 points and Washington State upset No. 3 Utah 66-58 on Thursday night in a Pac-12 quarterfinal game.
The Cougars (21-10) led by three with 39.3 seconds left and had the ball, and rather than foul, the Utes allowed Charlisse Leger-Walker to virtually dribble out the shot clock, make one pass, get the ball back, and drain a 3-pointer with eight seconds left to extend the lead to 64-58.
Washington St. upsets No. 3 Utah 66-58 in Pac-12 quarters
March 3, 2023 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Bella Murekatete scored 19 points and Washington State upset No. 3 Utah 66-58 on Thursday night in a Pac-12 quarterfinal game.
The Cougars (21-10) led by three with 39.3 seconds left and had the ball, and rather than foul, the Utes allowed Charlisse Leger-Walker to virtually dribble out the shot clock, make one pass, get the ball back, and drain a 3-pointer with eight seconds left to extend the lead to 64-58.
Utah Tech hosts Grand Canyon following Pope’s 22-point showing
March 2, 2023 GMTGrand Canyon Antelopes (19-11, 10-7 WAC) at Utah Tech Trailblazers (13-17, 5-12 WAC)
Saint George, Utah; Friday, 9 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Utah Tech takes on the Grand Canyon Antelopes after Isaiah Pope scored 22 points in Utah Tech's 93-56 win against the Seattle U Redhawks.
Harrison propels Grand Canyon past Southern Utah 83-78
March 2, 2023 GMTCEDAR CITY, Utah (AP) — Rayshon Harrison scored 29 points and Grand Canyon beat Southern Utah 83-78 on Wednesday night.
Harrison added nine rebounds for the Antelopes (19-11, 9-7 Western Athletic Conference).
Utah Tech hosts Seattle U following Tyson’s 22-point performance
March 1, 2023 GMTSeattle U Redhawks (19-10, 10-6 WAC) at Utah Tech Trailblazers (12-17, 4-12 WAC)
Saint George, Utah; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Utah Tech -2; over/under is 148.5
Spurs snap 16-game losing streak with victory over Jazz
March 1, 2023 GMTSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Keldon Johnson scored 25 points and the San Antonio Spurs snapped a 16-game losing streak, beating the Utah Jazz 102-94 on Tuesday night.
Doug McDermott added 19 points for the Spurs, Jeremy Sochan had 13 and Devonte Graham 12.
Pac-12 women hope to send record number of teams to NCAAs
February 28, 2023 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — The Pac-12 Conference is having likely its best women's basketball season, which has a chance to get even stronger.
As the conference tournament gets underway Wednesday with four first-round games, the Pac-12 could place at least eight teams in the NCAA Tournament.
Utah Tech hosts Tyson and Seattle U
February 28, 2023 GMTSeattle U Redhawks (19-10, 10-6 WAC) at Utah Tech Trailblazers (12-17, 4-12 WAC)
Saint George, Utah; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Seattle U takes on the Utah Tech Trailblazers after Cameron Tyson scored 22 points in Seattle U's 65-54 victory over the Grand Canyon Antelopes.
Ellis, Peterson lead Southern California over Utah 62-49
February 26, 2023 GMTSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Boogie Ellis scored 16 points, Drew Peterson added 14 and Southern California picked up its fourth straight win with a 62-49 victory over Utah on Saturday night.
Utah tops Stanford to earn share of first-ever Pac-12 title
February 26, 2023 GMTSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Gianna Kneepkens scored 28 points to lead No. 8 Utah to an 84-78 victory over No. 3 Stanford on Saturday that gave the Utes a share of their first regular-season Pac-12 Conference title.
Sam Houston wins 64-57 against Southern Utah
February 26, 2023 GMTHUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — Qua Grant scored 22 points as Sam Houston beat Southern Utah 64-57 on Saturday night.
Grant shot 8 for 16 and 5 of 8 from the free throw line for the Bearkats (22-6, 12-4 Western Athletic Conference).
No. 8 Utah beats No. 3 Stanford to share 1st Pac-12 title
February 26, 2023 GMTSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah will enter the Pac-12 Tournament as a champion.
Gianna Kneepkens scored a season-high 28 points to lead the No. 8 Utes to an 84-78 victory over No. 3 Stanford on Saturday.
UT Rio Grande Valley plays Tarleton State following Johnson’s 30-point game
February 25, 2023 GMTTarleton State Texans (15-14, 9-8 WAC) at UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros (14-15, 5-11 WAC)
Edinburg, Texas; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: UT Rio Grande Valley -3; over/under is 144.5
Gooden and Utah Tech host UT Arlington
February 24, 2023 GMTUtah Tech Trailblazers (12-16, 4-11 WAC) at UT Arlington Mavericks (10-18, 5-10 WAC)
Arlington, Texas; Saturday, 3 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Utah Tech visits the UT Arlington Mavericks after Cameron Gooden scored 26 points in Utah Tech's 88-81 win over the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros.
Tarleton State visits UT Rio Grande Valley after Johnson’s 30-point game
February 24, 2023 GMTTarleton State Texans (15-14, 9-8 WAC) at UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros (14-15, 5-11 WAC)
Edinburg, Texas; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: UT Rio Grande Valley plays the Tarleton State Texans after Justin Johnson scored 30 points in UT Rio Grande Valley's 88-81 loss to the Utah Tech Trailblazers.
Jaquez Jr. leads No. 4 UCLA to 78-71 win over Utah
February 24, 2023 GMTSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 17 of his 23 points in the second half and Tyger Campbell added 18 to lift No. 4 UCLA to a 78-71 win over Utah on Thursday night.
Markkanen scores 43, rallies Jazz to OT win over Thunder
February 24, 2023 GMTSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Lauri Markkanen hit three free throws with 4.6 seconds left in overtime to give Utah the lead and finished with 43 points and 10 rebounds as the Jazz beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 120-119 on Thursday night.
Pili leads No. 8 Utah to rout of California
February 24, 2023 GMTSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Alissa Pili showed right away that her injured ankle was just fine.
Pili scored 26 points and Jenna Johnson added 21 to help No. 8 Utah beat California 101-76 on Thursday night.
Utah projected as No. 1 seed in women’s NCAA Tournament
February 24, 2023 GMTUtah would join South Carolina, Indiana and Stanford as No. 1 seeds in the NCAA Tournament if it began now.
The NCAA women’s basketball selection committee did its second and final reveal Thursday of the teams in line for the top 16 seeds before selection Sunday.
UT Rio Grande Valley hosts Utah Tech after Pope’s 24-point game
February 23, 2023 GMTUtah Tech Trailblazers (11-16, 3-11 WAC) at UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros (14-14, 5-10 WAC)
Edinburg, Texas; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: UT Rio Grande Valley -2; over/under is 154
UT Rio Grande Valley hosts Pope and Utah Tech
February 22, 2023 GMTUtah Tech Trailblazers (11-16, 3-11 WAC) at UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros (15-14, 5-10 WAC)
Edinburg, Texas; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Utah Tech visits the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros after Isaiah Pope scored 24 points in Utah Tech's 81-71 loss to the Southern Utah Thunderbirds.
Kneepkens scores 22; No. 4 Utah stops Arizona State 74-69
February 19, 2023 GMTTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Gianna Kneepkens scored 22 points and Jenna Johnson added 15 to push No. 4 Utah to a 74-69 Pac-12 victory over stubborn Arizona State on Sunday afternoon.
The Utes (23-3, 13-3), who had a seven-game winning streak stopped at No.
Shaina Pellington scores 35, No. 18 Arizona tops No. 4 Utah
February 18, 2023 GMTTUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Shaina Pellington made 11 straight shots on her way to scoring a career-high 35 points, leading No. 18 Arizona over No. 4 Utah 82-72 on Friday night.
Cate Reese added 16 points for the Wildcats (20-6, 10-5).
Southern Utah plays Utah Tech, looks for 10th straight home win
February 17, 2023 GMTUtah Tech Trailblazers (11-15, 3-10 WAC) at Southern Utah Thunderbirds (17-9, 9-4 WAC)
Cedar City, Utah; Friday, 9 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Southern Utah -8.5; over/under is 157
No. 2 Houston handles SMU, sets eyes on No. 1 ranking again
February 17, 2023 GMTDALLAS (AP) — Marcus Sasser scored 20 points, freshman Jarace Walker added 14 and No. 2 Houston cruised to an 80-65 victory over SMU on Thursday night.
With a win at home Sunday over Memphis, the Cougars could be in line for their third stay atop The Associated Press Top 25 poll this season after losses by No.
Kriisa scores 17, No. 8 Arizona dominates Utah 88-62
February 17, 2023 GMTTUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Azoulas Tubelis missed a couple shots, got frustrated with a foul call and booted the ball into the student section.
Arizona's leading scorer spent the rest of the first half on the bench.
Southern Utah puts home win streak on the line against Utah Tech
February 16, 2023 GMTUtah Tech Trailblazers (11-15, 3-10 WAC) at Southern Utah Thunderbirds (17-9, 9-4 WAC)
Cedar City, Utah; Friday, 9 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Southern Utah will try to keep its nine-game home win streak intact when the Thunderbirds play Utah Tech.