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Utah women erase halftime deficit to beat Colorado on the road in penultimate game

Utah women erase halftime deficit to beat Colorado on the road in penultimate game

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 25 - 12:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

Facing a 5-point halftime deficit on the road to Colorado, and foul trouble to three of its starters in the first half, the Utah women used a strong third quarter to turn the tide of the game.
Suffocating defense, turnovers doom Runnin' Utes in loss to No. 4 Iowa State

Suffocating defense, turnovers doom Runnin' Utes in loss to No. 4 Iowa State

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 24 - 11:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Iowa State flexed its muscle, and in a blink of an eye put distance on Utah on their home court.
Big 12 football 2026 preview: BYU, Texas Tech, Houston and Arizona top our post-transfer portal projections

Big 12 football 2026 preview: BYU, Texas Tech, Houston and Arizona top our post-transfer portal projections

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Feb. 23 - 1:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

The conference of chaos was unusually predictable last fall as Texas Tech, the preseason favorite, steamed to the Big 12 championship with a slew of dominating performances.
UCF hits 2 game-winning free throws to narrowly defeat Runnin' Utes

UCF hits 2 game-winning free throws to narrowly defeat Runnin' Utes

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 21 - 11:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Facing a 3-point deficit with 13.1 seconds left to play, Utah's Don McHenry raised up and attempted a corner 3-pointer Saturday night.
BYU's Delaney Gibb goes for career high in double-digit win over rival Utah

BYU's Delaney Gibb goes for career high in double-digit win over rival Utah

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 21 - 5:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

The sophomore guard exploded on offense in the fourth quarter for 18 points behind four of her five made 3-pointers on the night in the final frame.
Avery Neff perfect on vault as Red Rocks earn 2nd highest score in win over SUU

Avery Neff perfect on vault as Red Rocks earn 2nd highest score in win over SUU

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 20 - 11:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

For the third time this season, sophomore gymnast Avery Neff was perfect on an event.
Living the dream: Freshman Sage Curtis finding her place early with Red Rocks

Living the dream: Freshman Sage Curtis finding her place early with Red Rocks

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 19 - 10:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

As Red Rocks freshman Sage Curtis walked onto the mat to compete her floor routine in the anchor spot Friday night, there was a palpable anxious energy that lingered throughout the Huntsman Center.
Runnin' Utes hold on to defeat West Virginia on the road to secure 2nd Big 12 win

Runnin' Utes hold on to defeat West Virginia on the road to secure 2nd Big 12 win

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 18 - 9:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sweet 16 came early for the Runnin' Utes on Wednesday.
The Utah Checkdown podcast: Ranking Big 12 QBs + Utes QB position breakdown

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Ranking Big 12 QBs + Utes QB position breakdown

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 18 - 12:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah to host NCAA ski championship after 'insufficient' snow in Montana

Utah to host NCAA ski championship after 'insufficient' snow in Montana

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 17 - 10:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

After a mild winter in the west, Utah was called on to host the NCAA ski championships after "insufficient" snow at expected host Montana State.
On night honoring former coach Elaine Elliott, Utah women hold on to beat Cincinnati

On night honoring former coach Elaine Elliott, Utah women hold on to beat Cincinnati

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 14 - 8:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utes played team basketball and had 22 assists on 24 made buckets, and pulled away from a young Cincinnati team to claim a 67-59 win at the Huntsman Center.
Avery Neff scores 10.0 as Red Rocks return to form with 198 in rivalry win over BYU

Avery Neff scores 10.0 as Red Rocks return to form with 198 in rivalry win over BYU

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 11:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

The vibes for the Red Rocks were back Friday night.
Big 12 men's basketball: February schedule is absolutely loaded thanks to smart planning and good fortune

Big 12 men's basketball: February schedule is absolutely loaded thanks to smart planning and good fortune

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 10:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

Arizona's multi-week gauntlet has only just begun. The showdown at Kansas on Big Monday, which turned into the Wildcats' first loss of the season, was the first of six dates with ranked opponents in 22 days.
21 turnovers doom Utah women on the road as Arizona State sweeps series

21 turnovers doom Utah women on the road as Arizona State sweeps series

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 11 - 8:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Turnovers were the name of the game for the Utah women Wednesday night.
The Utah Checkdown podcast: NFL Combine invites, Big 12 'surprise' + Utah's new plans for the Huntsman Center

The Utah Checkdown podcast: NFL Combine invites, Big 12 'surprise' + Utah's new plans for the Huntsman Center

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 11 - 11:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

It may be the offseason for football, but there's a lot happening at the University of Utah.
No. 3 Houston's Sharp-shooting overwhelms Runnin' Utes in home loss

No. 3 Houston's Sharp-shooting overwhelms Runnin' Utes in home loss

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 10 - 11:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

It didn't take long to see that Emanuel Sharp was playing on a different level Tuesday night at the Huntsman Center.
'I kind of lost myself': How Avery Neff is finding her footing again with Red Rocks

'I kind of lost myself': How Avery Neff is finding her footing again with Red Rocks

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 9:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

As a self-described "people pleaser," Avery Neff is learning to worry more about herself.
Disjointed 3rd quarter dooms Utah women as Iowa State holds on for win

Disjointed 3rd quarter dooms Utah women as Iowa State holds on for win

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 7 - 8:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

A disjointed third quarter proved costly for the Utah women as Iowa State built up a 19-point lead and held on to defeat the Utes 79-72 on their home court.
No. 11 Kansas beats Utah 71-59 with top-ranked Arizona looming Monday

No. 11 Kansas beats Utah 71-59 with top-ranked Arizona looming Monday

David Smale, Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 7 - 3:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

Flory Bidunga had 17 points, 10 rebounds and seven blocks and No. 11 Kansas beat Utah 71-59 on Saturday to take a seven-game winning streak into its Monday night home showdown with top-ranked Arizona.