In a thrilling victory, Utah’s interim coach Josh Eilert led the Runnin’ Utes to a 99-73 win over Arizona State, snapping a two-game losing streak. The emotional week for Utah, following head coach Craig Smith’s firing, culminated in a dominant performance on Saturday night at the Huntsman Center.
Key takeaways from the game include Utah’s dominance in the paint, outscoring Arizona State 48-20 in that area and securing a 40-29 edge on the boards. Forward Ezra Ausar played a pivotal role in the victory with a 25-point effort, shooting efficiently from the floor and free-throw line.
Utah tightened up its defense in the second half, holding the Sun Devils to just 29% shooting while shooting 55.9% themselves. Bench players Keanu Dawes and Mason Madsen contributed significantly with Dawes recording a double-double and Madsen hitting key 3-pointers.
Next up for the Utes is a home finale against West Virginia before heading into the postseason. With the team finding success under interim leadership, fans can look forward to an exciting finish to the season.
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