Once again, his Runnin' Utes were outmatched and outclassed by a top-tier Big 12 program. This time it came at the hands of No. 25 Baylor in a 76-61 loss on Saturday evening in Salt Lake City. It extended Utah’s losing streak to two games and their overall Big 12 record to 3-5.

It was a tough week offensively for the Utah basketball team. After scoring just 35 points against Houston, the Utes put up 61 in a 76-61 loss to Baylor

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Playing shorthanded for the seventh-straight game, and strapped with foul trouble to boot, the Baylor Bears got a combined 43 points from Miami transfer Norchad Omier and freshman VJ Edgecombe in beating the Utah Utes, 76-61, Saturday afternoon at the Jon Huntsman Center to complete a season series sweep.

For the fourth time this season, BYU lost a close game in the final seconds, losing 73-72 in overtime to the rival Utes.

Norchad Omier had 22 points and 12 rebounds, V.J. Edgecombe scored 21 points and Baylor defeated Utah 76-61 on Saturday. Leading 61-53 with five minutes left, Baylor outscored the Utes 9-2 over the next three minutes with Omier scoring seven points on two free throws,

BYU's Emma Calvert (25) and Lauren Gustin (12) battle Utah forward Jenna Johnson (22) for the ball during game at the Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. The two teams meet at conference foes Saturday afternoon at the Marriott Center in Provo.

Keanu Dawes is rapidly making his presence felt in his first season with the Utah Utes basketball program. For Dawes, playing for the University of Utah is more than just a basketball opportunity—it’s a return to his roots.

Norchad Omier scored 22 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to lift Baylor to a 76-61 road victory over Utah in Salt Lake City on Saturday afternoon. VJ Edgecombe added 21

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With Norchad Omier and VJ Edgecombe combining for 43 points, the shorthanded Bears overcame a ragged start with a rugged comeback over Utah.