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Thursday, February 29
Salt Lake City, UT
6:30 PM
University of Utah
17-11,8-9Pac-12
90
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68
Stanford
12-16,7-11Pac-12
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Photo by: Chris Gardner / Getty Images
Runnin' Utes Erupt on Offense, Rout Stanford at Home 90-68
2/29/2024 10:23 PM | Men's Basketball
A career-high from Cole Bajema and triple-double from Deivon Smith led the way for Utah in its win over Stanford.
SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah men's basketball team bounced back against Stanford with a resounding 90-68 win Thursday night inside the Jon M. Huntsman Center backed by four players in double-figures – including a career-high 21 points from Cole Bajema and a triple-double from Deivon Smith.
With the win, Utah (17-11, 8-9 Pac-12) snaps a three-game skid against Stanford and splits the in-season series against the Cardinal. Meanwhile, Smith became just the third player in the Pac-12 since 1993-94 to record three-plus triple-doubles in a single-season. Smith joins Jason Kidd (4; 1993-94, Cal), Andre Iguodala (3; 2003-04, Arizona) and Shaquille O'Neil (3; 1991-92., LSU) as the only other player from a major conference with at least three triple-doubles in a season.
Smith is also just the second player in 2023-24 with three or more triple-doubles, joining Vonterius Woolbright from Western Carolina (4).
Utah's offense returned to form back inside the Jon M. Huntsman Center, jumping out to an early 7-0 lead before reeling off another 8-0 run to force a Stanford (12-16, 7-11 Pac-12) timeout with 14:28 on the clock up 15-4.
Stanford would then cut the Utah lead down to 22-16 after knocking down five-straight shots. However, the Runnin' Utes answered in resounding fashion to the tune of a 19-2 run for the 41-18 edge out of the under-4 media timeout before heading into the locker room ahead 46-27.
Utah out-rebounded the Cardinal 24-14 at the half – including an 11-4 edge on the offensive glass that led to a 12-2 advantage for Utah in second-chance points.
The second half was much more contested between the two teams but Utah's offense in the first 20 minutes of action was too much to overcome. The Runnin' Utes continued to apply pressure on the Cardinal and went on an 18-7 run in the final five minutes of play to close out the game.
Bajema's career-high 21 points was fueled by a 5-for-6 effort from the 3-point line and 4-for-5 night at the line. Lawson Lovering had a great night off the bench, scoring 17 points with 5 rebounds on a perfect 6-for-6 night from the field. Gabe Madsen chipped in with 15 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals on his own while Smith finished with 13 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists on 5-for-8 shooting.
BY THE NUMBRS
Utah out-rebounded the Cardinal 40-29 – including a 15-7 edge on the offensive glass … Utah outscored Stanford 20-9 in second-chance points thanks to its 15 offensive boards … the 12 triples made Thursday night was the third-most this season for Utah (13 was the high vs. UCLA and at Stanford) … Utah's bench outscored Stanford 25-9 – 17 of which came from Lawson Lovering.
UP NEXT
The Runnin' Utes will close out their 2023-24 home schedule this Saturday, March 2, against California as part of a second double-header with the women's basketball team tipping off first at Noon inside the Jon M. Huntsman Center. Guy Haberman and Don MacLean will have the call on Pac-12 Networks beginning at 7 p.m. (MT) between the Utes and Golden Bears as Utah honors student-manager Finlay Dunn, Cole Bajema, Ben Carlson, Gabe Madsen and Branden Carlson. Of the four seniors, only Bajema and BC are out of eligibility.
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, X and Instagram.
With the win, Utah (17-11, 8-9 Pac-12) snaps a three-game skid against Stanford and splits the in-season series against the Cardinal. Meanwhile, Smith became just the third player in the Pac-12 since 1993-94 to record three-plus triple-doubles in a single-season. Smith joins Jason Kidd (4; 1993-94, Cal), Andre Iguodala (3; 2003-04, Arizona) and Shaquille O'Neil (3; 1991-92., LSU) as the only other player from a major conference with at least three triple-doubles in a season.
Smith is also just the second player in 2023-24 with three or more triple-doubles, joining Vonterius Woolbright from Western Carolina (4).
Utah's offense returned to form back inside the Jon M. Huntsman Center, jumping out to an early 7-0 lead before reeling off another 8-0 run to force a Stanford (12-16, 7-11 Pac-12) timeout with 14:28 on the clock up 15-4.
Stanford would then cut the Utah lead down to 22-16 after knocking down five-straight shots. However, the Runnin' Utes answered in resounding fashion to the tune of a 19-2 run for the 41-18 edge out of the under-4 media timeout before heading into the locker room ahead 46-27.
Utah out-rebounded the Cardinal 24-14 at the half – including an 11-4 edge on the offensive glass that led to a 12-2 advantage for Utah in second-chance points.
The second half was much more contested between the two teams but Utah's offense in the first 20 minutes of action was too much to overcome. The Runnin' Utes continued to apply pressure on the Cardinal and went on an 18-7 run in the final five minutes of play to close out the game.
Bajema's career-high 21 points was fueled by a 5-for-6 effort from the 3-point line and 4-for-5 night at the line. Lawson Lovering had a great night off the bench, scoring 17 points with 5 rebounds on a perfect 6-for-6 night from the field. Gabe Madsen chipped in with 15 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals on his own while Smith finished with 13 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists on 5-for-8 shooting.
BY THE NUMBRS
Utah out-rebounded the Cardinal 40-29 – including a 15-7 edge on the offensive glass … Utah outscored Stanford 20-9 in second-chance points thanks to its 15 offensive boards … the 12 triples made Thursday night was the third-most this season for Utah (13 was the high vs. UCLA and at Stanford) … Utah's bench outscored Stanford 25-9 – 17 of which came from Lawson Lovering.
UP NEXT
The Runnin' Utes will close out their 2023-24 home schedule this Saturday, March 2, against California as part of a second double-header with the women's basketball team tipping off first at Noon inside the Jon M. Huntsman Center. Guy Haberman and Don MacLean will have the call on Pac-12 Networks beginning at 7 p.m. (MT) between the Utes and Golden Bears as Utah honors student-manager Finlay Dunn, Cole Bajema, Ben Carlson, Gabe Madsen and Branden Carlson. Of the four seniors, only Bajema and BC are out of eligibility.
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, X and Instagram.
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Team Stats
Stan
Utah
FG%
.491
.492
3FG%
.267
.429
FT%
.615
.636
RB
29
40
TO
12
9
STL
7
7
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
21
FGM
6
3FGM
5
FTM
4
Pts
17
FGM
6
3FGM
0
FTM
5
Pts
15
FGM
5
3FGM
3
FTM
2
Pts
13
FGM
5
3FGM
1
FTM
2
Players Mentioned
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