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The University of Utah Athletics
Runnin' Utes Finalize Non-Conference Schedule
8/11/2025 2:00 PM | Men's Basketball
The Utah men’s basketball non-conference schedule features nine games in SLC, including one inside the Delta Center.
SALT LAKE CITY – The 2025-26 non-conference schedule for Utah men's basketball is officially finalize and will feature nine games in Salt Lake City – including one inside the Delta Center.
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Fans can purchase season tickets starting at just $200 for the Runnin' Utes by clicking HERE OR by calling the Utah Ticket Office at 801-581-UTIX (8849).
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Runnin' Ute fans will get their first peek at the Utes when they play host to Nevada in an exhibition game on Friday, Oct. 17, inside the Jon M. Huntsman Center. They'll then travel the following week to a familiar place in the Pacific Northwest to battle against the Oregon Ducks on Friday, Oct. 24, for their final exhibition game.
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Utah will start the Alex Jensen Era at home inside the Jon M. Huntsman Center against San José State on Monday, Nov. 3, in a doubleheader with the women. The Utes are 13-2 all-time against the Spartans and 11-1 when playing them at home.
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The six-game homestand for Utah continues with Weber State on Saturday, Nov. 8, before welcoming in Holy Cross two days later on Monday, Nov. 10. Utah is 2-0 against the Crusaders – who will close out their Beehive State swing against the Utes. The two last squared off on Dec. 28, 1988, in SLC with the Utes coming out victorious 97-84.
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Sam Houston State then come to town on Saturday, Nov. 15, for just the second meeting ever between the two programs before welcoming in Purdue Fort Wayne for Utah's home game portion of the Acrisure Series on Tuesday, Nov. 18.
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Former Runnin' Ute Luka Tarlac returns to the Huntsman Center on Thursday, Nov. 20, as a member of Cal Poly's team with the Utes and Mustangs squaring off for the first time since 2006 to close out the six-game homestand.
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The schedule begins to toughen up for Utah as it takes the hardwood floor against three-time defending WAC Champion, Grand Canyon, on Tuesday, Nov. 25, in Palm Desert, Calif., for its opening game of the Acricure Series. Lopes head coach Bryce Drew has led GCU to NCAA Tournament berths four of the last five seasons.
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Depending on the results from Tuesday's game, Utah will then play Ole Miss or Iowa in the second game of the tournament inside Acricsure Arena. The Utes are 7-1 all-time against GCU (3-0), Ole Miss (2-0) and Iowa (2-1).
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Utah hits the road for its first true road game against Cal on Tuesday, Dec. 2. It'll be the first time since the former Pac-12 foes parted ways from the recent conference realignment in 2024-25. The Bears will return the game back in SLC for the 2026-27 season.
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Utah will then close out its two-game contract with Mississippi State on Saturday, Dec. 13, when the two duke it out inside the Delta Center. Â
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Eastern Washington will serve as Utah's final home game of the non-conference slate on Saturday, Dec. 20. It then hits the road once again for a Monday match-up full of headlines to start its home-and-home series against Washington (Dec. 29) inside Alaska Airlines Arena. The Huskies coaching staff under the direction of second-year head coach Danny Sprinkle features three former Utah assistant coaches in Andy Hill, DeMarlo Slocum and Tommy Connor. Connor played for the Runnin' Utes from 1985-90 – three seasons under Lynn Archibald and his senior season under Rick Majerus.
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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. Fans can also stay connected on their mobile devices or tablets with the Utah 360 app.
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Fans can purchase season tickets starting at just $200 for the Runnin' Utes by clicking HERE OR by calling the Utah Ticket Office at 801-581-UTIX (8849).
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Runnin' Ute fans will get their first peek at the Utes when they play host to Nevada in an exhibition game on Friday, Oct. 17, inside the Jon M. Huntsman Center. They'll then travel the following week to a familiar place in the Pacific Northwest to battle against the Oregon Ducks on Friday, Oct. 24, for their final exhibition game.
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Utah will start the Alex Jensen Era at home inside the Jon M. Huntsman Center against San José State on Monday, Nov. 3, in a doubleheader with the women. The Utes are 13-2 all-time against the Spartans and 11-1 when playing them at home.
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The six-game homestand for Utah continues with Weber State on Saturday, Nov. 8, before welcoming in Holy Cross two days later on Monday, Nov. 10. Utah is 2-0 against the Crusaders – who will close out their Beehive State swing against the Utes. The two last squared off on Dec. 28, 1988, in SLC with the Utes coming out victorious 97-84.
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Sam Houston State then come to town on Saturday, Nov. 15, for just the second meeting ever between the two programs before welcoming in Purdue Fort Wayne for Utah's home game portion of the Acrisure Series on Tuesday, Nov. 18.
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Former Runnin' Ute Luka Tarlac returns to the Huntsman Center on Thursday, Nov. 20, as a member of Cal Poly's team with the Utes and Mustangs squaring off for the first time since 2006 to close out the six-game homestand.
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The schedule begins to toughen up for Utah as it takes the hardwood floor against three-time defending WAC Champion, Grand Canyon, on Tuesday, Nov. 25, in Palm Desert, Calif., for its opening game of the Acricure Series. Lopes head coach Bryce Drew has led GCU to NCAA Tournament berths four of the last five seasons.
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Depending on the results from Tuesday's game, Utah will then play Ole Miss or Iowa in the second game of the tournament inside Acricsure Arena. The Utes are 7-1 all-time against GCU (3-0), Ole Miss (2-0) and Iowa (2-1).
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Utah hits the road for its first true road game against Cal on Tuesday, Dec. 2. It'll be the first time since the former Pac-12 foes parted ways from the recent conference realignment in 2024-25. The Bears will return the game back in SLC for the 2026-27 season.
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Utah will then close out its two-game contract with Mississippi State on Saturday, Dec. 13, when the two duke it out inside the Delta Center. Â
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Eastern Washington will serve as Utah's final home game of the non-conference slate on Saturday, Dec. 20. It then hits the road once again for a Monday match-up full of headlines to start its home-and-home series against Washington (Dec. 29) inside Alaska Airlines Arena. The Huskies coaching staff under the direction of second-year head coach Danny Sprinkle features three former Utah assistant coaches in Andy Hill, DeMarlo Slocum and Tommy Connor. Connor played for the Runnin' Utes from 1985-90 – three seasons under Lynn Archibald and his senior season under Rick Majerus.
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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. Fans can also stay connected on their mobile devices or tablets with the Utah 360 app.
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