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The University of Utah Athletics
Wednesday, November 22
Las Vegas, Nev.
10:30 PM
University of Utah
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UNLV
Runnin' Utes Close Out MGM Resorts Main Event Tonight
11/22/2017 1:12 PM | Men's Basketball
Utes and Rebels to face-off in championship game
GAME 5 | Utah vs. UNLV
Opponent:Â UNLV (4-0)
Date/Tip-off:Â Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2017 | 9:30 p.m. PT
Location:Â Las Vegas, Nev. (T-Mobile Arena)
Television:Â ESPN2
Talent:Â Sam Farber (PxP), Adrian Branch (Color)
Radio:Â Utah Radio Sports Network
Talent: Bill Riley (PxP), Jimmy Soto (Color)
Live Stats: StatBroadcast.com
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Fast Breaks
• Utah and UNLV will meet for the 28th time overall, but for just the second time in the past six seasons. UNLV leads the all-time series, 24-23, but Utah won the last meeting, 59-46, in Las Vegas back in 2014.
• Utah wrapped up its three-game home stand to open the 2017-18 season with a 77-59 over another SEC foe, Missouri, this past Thursday evening at the Huntsman Center.
• With its win over Missouri, Utah is now 15-19 all-time against opponents from the SEC. The Utes have won three straight over SEC opponents, with its last loss coming back in 2003 (at LSU, 51-65).
• Freshman Donnie Tillman registered his first career double-double against the Tigers, posting 12 points and pulling down a game-high 10 rebounds.
• Senior David Collette led the team with 17 points, which included knocking down his first three-pointer of the season and going 6-of-7 from the free throw line.
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THE GAME
The Utah Runnin' Utes (4-0) closes out the 2017 MGM Resorts Main Event on Wednesday, Nov. 22, taking on the UNLV Runnin' Rebels (4-0) in the championship game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Tip-off is set for 9:30 p.m. PST.
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COVERING THE RUNNIN' UTES
Wednesday's contests of the MGM Main Event will be aired via the ESPN family of networks. The championship game will be televised on ESPN2. Sam Farber will call play-by-play, while Adrian Branch provides color commentary.
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Fans can also follow Wednesday's action on-line by logging onto watchespn.com or watching via smart phones and tablets using the ESPN or WatchESPN Apps, which can be downloaded at the Apple Store, Google Play Store or Amazon Apps Store.
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Additionally, tonight's contests can be found on the Utah Sports Radio Network (ESPN 700). Bill Riley will provide play-by-play, with the assistance of in-game analyst Jimmy Soto.
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Live stats will be provided for both games with links to each contest found at www.UtahUtes.com or www.StatBroadcast.com.
Opponent:Â UNLV (4-0)
Date/Tip-off:Â Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2017 | 9:30 p.m. PT
Location:Â Las Vegas, Nev. (T-Mobile Arena)
Television:Â ESPN2
Talent:Â Sam Farber (PxP), Adrian Branch (Color)
Radio:Â Utah Radio Sports Network
Talent: Bill Riley (PxP), Jimmy Soto (Color)
Live Stats: StatBroadcast.com
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Fast Breaks
• Utah and UNLV will meet for the 28th time overall, but for just the second time in the past six seasons. UNLV leads the all-time series, 24-23, but Utah won the last meeting, 59-46, in Las Vegas back in 2014.
• Utah wrapped up its three-game home stand to open the 2017-18 season with a 77-59 over another SEC foe, Missouri, this past Thursday evening at the Huntsman Center.
• With its win over Missouri, Utah is now 15-19 all-time against opponents from the SEC. The Utes have won three straight over SEC opponents, with its last loss coming back in 2003 (at LSU, 51-65).
• Freshman Donnie Tillman registered his first career double-double against the Tigers, posting 12 points and pulling down a game-high 10 rebounds.
• Senior David Collette led the team with 17 points, which included knocking down his first three-pointer of the season and going 6-of-7 from the free throw line.
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THE GAME
The Utah Runnin' Utes (4-0) closes out the 2017 MGM Resorts Main Event on Wednesday, Nov. 22, taking on the UNLV Runnin' Rebels (4-0) in the championship game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Tip-off is set for 9:30 p.m. PST.
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COVERING THE RUNNIN' UTES
Wednesday's contests of the MGM Main Event will be aired via the ESPN family of networks. The championship game will be televised on ESPN2. Sam Farber will call play-by-play, while Adrian Branch provides color commentary.
Â
Fans can also follow Wednesday's action on-line by logging onto watchespn.com or watching via smart phones and tablets using the ESPN or WatchESPN Apps, which can be downloaded at the Apple Store, Google Play Store or Amazon Apps Store.
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Additionally, tonight's contests can be found on the Utah Sports Radio Network (ESPN 700). Bill Riley will provide play-by-play, with the assistance of in-game analyst Jimmy Soto.
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Live stats will be provided for both games with links to each contest found at www.UtahUtes.com or www.StatBroadcast.com.
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