The Runnin' Utes improved to 11-4 overall and 4-0 in the Pac-12 by holding off Stanford for a 71-66 victory on Saturday.
Utah guard Gabe Madsen celebrates with guard Lazar Stefanovic during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Stanford in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. Utah guard Gabe Madsen drives to the basket against Stanford guard Michael Jones during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022.
The Utes led 60-48 near the four-minute mark of the second half before two 3-pointers by Max Murrell ignited a 12-2 Stanford run that was capped by a Murrell layup with 2:15 remaining. The Utes maintained their lead by making 10 consecutive free throws and 13 of 14 in the final five minutes. They went the final 5:16 without a field goal, missing their only two attempts. Utah made 19 of 23 free throws for the game.
Jones, No. 6 in the Pac-12 in scoring at 18.7 ppg coming in, had 16 for the Cardinal . Silva added 11 points and Murrell 10. Stanford had only six turnovers but made just 9 of 28 3-pointers.
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