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The University of Utah Athletics
Saturday, February 24
Salt Lake City, Utah
12:30 PM
University of Utah
vs
USC
Utes Set to Host Trojans in Saturday Matinée
2/23/2018 10:25 PM | Men's Basketball
Tip-off set for 12:30 p.m. inside the Huntsman Center
GAME 28 | Utah (18-9, 10-6) vs. USC (20-9, 11-5)
DATE/TIP-OFF: Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018 | 12:30 p.m. MT
LOCATION: Salt Lake City, Utah (Huntsman Center)
TELEVISION: Pac-12 Networks
TALENT: Guy Haberman (PxP), Ben Braun (Color), Jill Savage (Sideline)
RADIO: Utah Radio Sports Network
TALENT: Bill Riley (PxP), Jimmy Soto (Color)
TICKETS: UtahTickets.com
THE GAME
The Utah Runnin' Utes (18-9, 10-6) will wrap-up its two-game home swing against both Los Angeles based schools, hosting the USC Trojans this Saturday, Feb. 24, at the Huntsman Center. Tip-off between the two teams is set for 12:30 p.m. in Salt Lake City.
COVERING THE RUNNIN' UTES
Saturday's contest against the Trojans will be televised live on the Pac-12 Networks. Guy Haberman will call the action and Ben Braun will be on-hand to offer color commentary for the broadcast.
Fans can also follow the action on-line by logging onto Pac-12.com/live or watching via smart phones and tablets using the Pac-12 Now App, which can be downloaded at the Apple Store, Google Play Store or Amazon Apps Store.
Additionally, the contest can be found on the Utah Sports Radio Network (ESPN 700). Bill Riley will provide play-by-play commentary, with the assistance of in-game analyst Jimmy Soto.
Live stats will be provided for the game with links found at www.UtahUtes.com.
LAST TIME OUT
Utah registered its fifth straight win, downing the UCLA Bruins 84-78 at the Huntsman Center this past Thursday. Parker Van Dyke scored a career-high 18 points, which included knocking down a late three-pointer and a pair of free throws that put the final nail in the coffin.
David Collette notched a team-high 21 points on 9-of-9 shooting and Justin Bibbins tallied his third double-double of the season with 17 points and 10 assists.
Utah shot 64.3 percent from the field in the first half and later finished the game shooting 50 percent overall. It marked the fourth time in the past five games that the Utes have shot at least 50 percent from the field.
SCOUTING USC
USC is coming off a 75-64 win over Colorado this past Wednesday. The Trojans have won three straight following a three-game skid that occurred in early February.
USC is 20-9 overall and currently ranks second in the league with an 11-5 conference record. The Trojans are 5-5 on the road overall, which includes a 4-4 mark in Pac-12 road games.
The Trojans average 78.6 points per game, while giving up just 71.3 points to opposing squads. USC has giving up just 69.9 points per game in Pac-12 Conference contests. The Trojans ranks first in the Pac-12 in total assists (474) and assists per game (16.3). Jordan McLaughlin ranks first in the league and fourth in the nation with 7.7 assists per game. Chimezie Metu leads USC with 16.0 points per game and ranks second with 7.2 rebounds per game. Bennie Boatwright, who is out for the remainder of the season, leads the team with 8.4 rebounds per game.
SERIES HISTORY WITH THE TROJANS
Despite falling, 84-67, to the Trojans earlier this season, Utah continues to lead the all-time series 22-18. The Utes have won eight of the last 10 meetings, which includes a 3-1 record when playing inside the Huntsman Center. The Utes are 12-5 all-time when facing USC in Salt Lake City. In Utah's three-game winning streak over the Trojans at home, the Utes are averaging a 21.3 win margin.
UP NEXT
Utah will closeout the 2017-18 regular-season next week, hosting the Colorado Buffaloes in the season finale. The two teams will meet next Saturday, March 3, with a tip-off set for 5 p.m. MT.
DATE/TIP-OFF: Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018 | 12:30 p.m. MT
LOCATION: Salt Lake City, Utah (Huntsman Center)
TELEVISION: Pac-12 Networks
TALENT: Guy Haberman (PxP), Ben Braun (Color), Jill Savage (Sideline)
RADIO: Utah Radio Sports Network
TALENT: Bill Riley (PxP), Jimmy Soto (Color)
TICKETS: UtahTickets.com
THE GAME
The Utah Runnin' Utes (18-9, 10-6) will wrap-up its two-game home swing against both Los Angeles based schools, hosting the USC Trojans this Saturday, Feb. 24, at the Huntsman Center. Tip-off between the two teams is set for 12:30 p.m. in Salt Lake City.
COVERING THE RUNNIN' UTES
Saturday's contest against the Trojans will be televised live on the Pac-12 Networks. Guy Haberman will call the action and Ben Braun will be on-hand to offer color commentary for the broadcast.
Fans can also follow the action on-line by logging onto Pac-12.com/live or watching via smart phones and tablets using the Pac-12 Now App, which can be downloaded at the Apple Store, Google Play Store or Amazon Apps Store.
Additionally, the contest can be found on the Utah Sports Radio Network (ESPN 700). Bill Riley will provide play-by-play commentary, with the assistance of in-game analyst Jimmy Soto.
Live stats will be provided for the game with links found at www.UtahUtes.com.
LAST TIME OUT
Utah registered its fifth straight win, downing the UCLA Bruins 84-78 at the Huntsman Center this past Thursday. Parker Van Dyke scored a career-high 18 points, which included knocking down a late three-pointer and a pair of free throws that put the final nail in the coffin.
David Collette notched a team-high 21 points on 9-of-9 shooting and Justin Bibbins tallied his third double-double of the season with 17 points and 10 assists.
Utah shot 64.3 percent from the field in the first half and later finished the game shooting 50 percent overall. It marked the fourth time in the past five games that the Utes have shot at least 50 percent from the field.
SCOUTING USC
USC is coming off a 75-64 win over Colorado this past Wednesday. The Trojans have won three straight following a three-game skid that occurred in early February.
USC is 20-9 overall and currently ranks second in the league with an 11-5 conference record. The Trojans are 5-5 on the road overall, which includes a 4-4 mark in Pac-12 road games.
The Trojans average 78.6 points per game, while giving up just 71.3 points to opposing squads. USC has giving up just 69.9 points per game in Pac-12 Conference contests. The Trojans ranks first in the Pac-12 in total assists (474) and assists per game (16.3). Jordan McLaughlin ranks first in the league and fourth in the nation with 7.7 assists per game. Chimezie Metu leads USC with 16.0 points per game and ranks second with 7.2 rebounds per game. Bennie Boatwright, who is out for the remainder of the season, leads the team with 8.4 rebounds per game.
SERIES HISTORY WITH THE TROJANS
Despite falling, 84-67, to the Trojans earlier this season, Utah continues to lead the all-time series 22-18. The Utes have won eight of the last 10 meetings, which includes a 3-1 record when playing inside the Huntsman Center. The Utes are 12-5 all-time when facing USC in Salt Lake City. In Utah's three-game winning streak over the Trojans at home, the Utes are averaging a 21.3 win margin.
UP NEXT
Utah will closeout the 2017-18 regular-season next week, hosting the Colorado Buffaloes in the season finale. The two teams will meet next Saturday, March 3, with a tip-off set for 5 p.m. MT.
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