Utah basketball tops UNLV 79-69 in exhibition opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 5:49 AM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
Utah basketball defeated UNLV 79-69 in an exhibition game at the Thomas & Mack Center on October 7. The Utes built an early lead, finishing the first half 45-35 ahead, fueled by strong guard performance, especially from Trey Campbell, who scored 17 points. Defensively, Utah forced 18 turnovers but struggled with fouls, giving up 29 free throw attempts. Coach Alex Jensen emphasized the team's effort and the need to improve on rebounding after being out-rebounded 45-37. Overall, the Utes showcased a deep roster with eleven players contributing significant minutes.
- •Utah leads at halftime 45-35
- •Trey Campbell scores a team-high 17 points
- •Utes force 18 turnovers during the game
- •Utah outscored UNLV from the bench 32-12
- •Team struggles with fouls, committing 23
- 5:49 AMYahoo Sports — 3 takeaways from Utah basketball’s exhibition opener at UNLV
"The Utes built a first-half lead before holding off the Rebels and were led by a pair of playmaking guards.
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