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Wednesday, December 21
Salt Lake City, UT
7:00 PM
University of Utah
vs
TCU
Photo by: Hunter Dyke/Utah Athletics
Runnin' Utes Close Out Non-Con Action with #20/19 TCU at Vivint Arena
12/19/2022 7:20 PM | Men's Basketball
The Utah men’s basketball team squares off against former WAC rival #20/19 TCU on Wednesday at Vivint Arena.
SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah men's basketball team closes out its non-conference schedule against former WAC foe #20/19 TCU this Wednesday, Dec. 21, inside Vivint Arena.
Todd Harris will have the call between the Runnin' Utes and Horned Frogs while former head coach Ben Braun serves as the analyst on the Pac-12 Mountain broadcast as the two wrap up their "home-and-home" contract.
FAN INFO
For those attending Wednesday's game between Utah and #20/19 TCU, here are some things to know..
THE MATCH UP
Wednesday's contest between the Utes and Horned Frogs will be the 22nd meeting all-time between the two programs and third time Craig Smith has gone up against TCU head coach Jamie Dixon. This will just be the fourth time Utah and TCU have squared off on a neutral court. The first two came in Las Vegas in the as part of the WAC Tournament (March 8, 1997) and Mountain West Tournament (March 12, 2009) while the third match-up occurred last season in Ft. Worth, Texas, at Dickies Arena (Dec. 8, 2021).
The Utes look to get back into the win column against TCU after dropping last year's game 76-62. Mike Miles had one of his best games in that contest for the Horned Frogs, scoring 28 points with eight rebounds and four assists on 9-of-17 shooting from the floor and 7-of-8 from the line. Branden Carlson led the charge for the Utes with 16 points, nine rebounds and six blocks while Both Gach had 16 points of his own with five boards.
LAST TIME OUT
The Runnin' Utes had a tough time finding the bottom of the basket in its rivalry game against BYU last Saturday, knocking down just 20-percent of its 3-pointers (4-for-20) and finished with a .407 clip overall from the field. Utah had good balance in scoring with five players in double-figures but it wasn't enough in its rally late in the second half before falling 75-66.
Branden Carlson led the Utes with 18 points, six rebounds and a block to inch closer to the fourth spot on the all-time blocks list. Rollie Worster and Lazar Stefanovic each chipped in with a dozen points each while Gabe Madsen and Marco Anthony had 11 points apiece.
UP NEXT
With the non-conference schedule all wrapped up, the Runnin' Utes turn their attention towards Pac-12 play. Utah starts the full slate on the road once again, this time in the Bay Area with California (Dec. 29) before playing Stanford on New Years Eve. The Utes took care of business last season, sweeping their Bay Area trip and give head coach Craig Smith his first series trip at the helm in Pac-12 play.
LOOKING AHEAD
Utah will kick off the new calendar year at home beginning on Thursday, Jan. 5, against Oregon State before welcoming in the Ducks of Oregon on Saturday, Jan. 7, for its Dark Mode game. Fans are encouraged to wear black for that game.
For the latest news and information on the Runnin' Utes men's basketball program, fans can stay connected online at www.UtahUtes.com and on social media by following @UtahMBB on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Todd Harris will have the call between the Runnin' Utes and Horned Frogs while former head coach Ben Braun serves as the analyst on the Pac-12 Mountain broadcast as the two wrap up their "home-and-home" contract.
FAN INFO
For those attending Wednesday's game between Utah and #20/19 TCU, here are some things to know..
- Free Parking at Park Place Lot (50 N & 300 W)
- Doors Open at 5:30 p.m. (MT)
- Vivint Arena Bag Policy
- Bags (including purses) will not be allowed at Vivint Arena. Diaper bags and medical bags will be allowed if they are no larger than 14"x14"x6". Clutches will be allowed but must be no larger than 4"x 6"x 2". Please note that all medical and diaper bags will be X-rayed upon entrance.
- Ride TRAX for FREE with your game ticket
THE MATCH UP
Wednesday's contest between the Utes and Horned Frogs will be the 22nd meeting all-time between the two programs and third time Craig Smith has gone up against TCU head coach Jamie Dixon. This will just be the fourth time Utah and TCU have squared off on a neutral court. The first two came in Las Vegas in the as part of the WAC Tournament (March 8, 1997) and Mountain West Tournament (March 12, 2009) while the third match-up occurred last season in Ft. Worth, Texas, at Dickies Arena (Dec. 8, 2021).
The Utes look to get back into the win column against TCU after dropping last year's game 76-62. Mike Miles had one of his best games in that contest for the Horned Frogs, scoring 28 points with eight rebounds and four assists on 9-of-17 shooting from the floor and 7-of-8 from the line. Branden Carlson led the charge for the Utes with 16 points, nine rebounds and six blocks while Both Gach had 16 points of his own with five boards.
LAST TIME OUT
The Runnin' Utes had a tough time finding the bottom of the basket in its rivalry game against BYU last Saturday, knocking down just 20-percent of its 3-pointers (4-for-20) and finished with a .407 clip overall from the field. Utah had good balance in scoring with five players in double-figures but it wasn't enough in its rally late in the second half before falling 75-66.
Branden Carlson led the Utes with 18 points, six rebounds and a block to inch closer to the fourth spot on the all-time blocks list. Rollie Worster and Lazar Stefanovic each chipped in with a dozen points each while Gabe Madsen and Marco Anthony had 11 points apiece.
UP NEXT
With the non-conference schedule all wrapped up, the Runnin' Utes turn their attention towards Pac-12 play. Utah starts the full slate on the road once again, this time in the Bay Area with California (Dec. 29) before playing Stanford on New Years Eve. The Utes took care of business last season, sweeping their Bay Area trip and give head coach Craig Smith his first series trip at the helm in Pac-12 play.
LOOKING AHEAD
Utah will kick off the new calendar year at home beginning on Thursday, Jan. 5, against Oregon State before welcoming in the Ducks of Oregon on Saturday, Jan. 7, for its Dark Mode game. Fans are encouraged to wear black for that game.
For the latest news and information on the Runnin' Utes men's basketball program, fans can stay connected online at www.UtahUtes.com and on social media by following @UtahMBB on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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