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Ezra Ausar scored a career-high 26 points on 11-of-15 shooting and Hunter Erickson scored Utah’s last six points to help the Runnin’ Utes beat BYU 73-72 in overtime.

T he Runnin' Utes earned their first Big 12 conference win in dominant fashion, defeating Oklahoma State 83-62 at the Huntsman Center. The victory was powered by a stellar perform

The Utes controlled the game from the get-go after having played from behind much of their short Big 12 history. Utah stormed out to a 12-0 lead thanks in large part to six quick points from Ausar and stifled any Oklahoma State hopes for a comeback by shooting lights out while holding the Cowboys in check.

SALT LAKE CITY — Ezra Ausar had a season-high 21 points, sophomores Keanu Dawes and Jake Wahlin both scored a career-best 16, and Utah rolled past Oklahoma State 83-62 on Saturday night for its first Big 12 Conference victory.

Ezra Ausar led the Utes with a season-high 21 points, shooting 7 of 12 from the field and 7 of 8 from the free-throw line. Wahlin scored a career-high 16 points on 5 of 5 shooting, including three second-half 3-pointers as he found success working the perimeter.

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The Utah Runnin' Utes edged out a thrilling overtime victory against in-state rival BYU, 73-72, on Saturday night, led by Ezra Ausar’s career-high 26 points

Utah's victory was characterized by aggressive play, efficient ball movement, and lockdown defense. The Utes capitalized on Oklahoma State’s offensive struggles, particularly in the paint ...

No. 7 Texas (17-2) beat Auburn 74-57. No. 8 Maryland (16-1) beat No. 24 Minnesota 99-92. No. 9 Ohio St. (17-0) beat Wisconsin 80-69. No. 10 TCU (19-1) beat UCF 90-81; beat No. 23 Utah 81-73.

BYU will face a familiar foe this weekend as it travels to Salt Lake City to take on the Utah Utes in the first Big 12 basketball matchup between both schools.