The University of Utah men's basketball team cut a 15-point second-half deficit to three with 2:46 remaining before BYU regained control en route to a 75-66 victory on Saturday.
Brigham Young Cougars guard Rudi Williams grimaces as he collides with Utah Utes guard Lazar Stefanovic as Brigham Young University hosts University of Utah in Provo, Dec. 17, 2022.BYU looked ready for a fight on Saturday night; the University of Utah did not look ready to match that intensity.
The Utes cut a 15-point second-half deficit to three with 2:46 left following a Branden Carlson layup, but BYU finally restored some order down the other end. A 12-foot jumper from Rudi Williams with 2:22 left pushed the lead back to five. Williams finished with a game-high 26 points on 9-for-13 shooting.
An early second-half war of attrition with BYU leading finally gave way to the Cougars gaining some real separation.
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