Utah men's basketball rallies from 17 down to win season opener
The gist
Utah men's basketball beat Long Beach State 66-63 after trailing by 17 in its season opener.
The Utes are picked last in the Big 12 again with a rebuilt roster.
How it unfolded
- Sep 18, 2026Utah center Fynn Schott underwent successful surgery on his right leg and was ruled out for the start of the season, with a return expected this season.
- Oct 7, 2026Utah opened its exhibition slate with a 79-69 win at UNLV.
- Oct 17, 2026Utah lost an exhibition at Nevada, 61-71.
Key terms
- Big 12
- A U.S. collegiate athletic conference with 16 member universities, headquartered in Irving, Texas.
- exhibition
- A sporting event with little or no effect on prize money or rankings, often used as a warm-up before a season.
Source: Wikipedia