Josh Eilert secured his first win as Utah’s interim coach, leading the Runnin’ Utes to a 99-73 victory over Arizona State. The win ended Utah’s two-game losing streak and came after an emotional week following the firing of head coach Craig Smith. Utah dominated inside the paint, outscoring Arizona State 48-20 and controlling the boards with a 40-29 edge. Ezra Ausar shined with 25 points, leading the Utes to victory.
In the second half, Utah tightened up its defense and pulled away from Arizona State, holding them to 29% shooting while shooting 55.9%. Keanu Dawes had a standout performance off the bench, recording a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds. Mason Madsen contributed 13 points and hit key 3-pointers in the win.
The Utes will continue their season with a home finale against West Virginia, looking to build on their recent success. With a record of 16-13, Utah is pushing for a strong finish in the Big 12 conference.
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