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3 takeaways from Utah’s loss to Baylor

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1 year ago

January 25, 2025

Utah ended its week with an 0-2 record against two of the most athletic teams it will face in the Big 12, as visiting Baylor came into the Huntsman Center and handed the Runnin’ Utes a 76-61 loss Saturday afternoon.

While Utah started the game strong and put forth a competitive effort through good portions of the contest, a particularly long drought in the first half was too much to overcome.

3 takeaways

Utah went nearly 10 minutes without a field goal. The Utes went as cold as they have all season — yes, worse than Wednesday’s loss to Houston — during a first-half stretch that saw them go from up seven to down by as many as 16 in the opening 20 minutes.

After the Utes led 11-4 on a Lawson Lovering layup with 16:35 in the first half, the Bears outscored Utah 30-7 over the next 11 minutes.

There was also a nearly 10-minute stretch wherein the Utes missed 13 straight field goals. Zach Keller’s made 3 with 13:10 in the half marked Utah’s last made field goal before 13 straight misses that was mercifully ended by a Miro Little 3 with 3:27 until halftime.

Utah ended up shooting 35.7% in the first half and 40% for the game

While the Utes were able to get nice games from Ezra Ausar (19 points, seven rebounds) and Little (12 points, eight rebounds, seven assists), they couldn’t come back from that early deficit.

VJ Edgecombe shows why he’s a projected lottery pick. True freshman wing VJ Edgecombe gave the visiting Bears a spark, particularly during that decisive first half.

He scored 14 points during the opening 20 minutes while shooting 5 of 10 from the field, and that helped Baylor take a 38-31 edge into halftime.

Utah struggled to contain Edgecombe, as he ended the game with 21 points, six rebounds and three assists.

Big man Norchad Omier was also a matchup nightmare for Utah — he had a double-double with 22 points and 12 rebounds.

As a team, Baylor outshot the Utes, hitting 43.9% from the floor.

Baylor’s second-chance points and offensive rebounds were key. The Bears helped keep the Utah offense out of rhythm by extending possessions.

While the numbers don’t paint a sizable edge for Baylor in both offensive rebounds and second-chance points, the Bears benefitted from some timely contributions in both that kept them from letting Utah seriously challenge.

Baylor ended up with 15 offensive rebounds to 14 for Utah, and the Bears turned that into an 18-12 advantage in second-chance points.

What’s next

Utah (11-8, 3-5 Big 12) will stay at home for a matchup next Tuesday against Cincinnati. The game will tip at 8 p.m. MST and be televised on CBS Sports Network.

The Bearcats (12-6, 2-5 Big 12) play at BYU later Saturday.

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Woman killed after running red light on Mountain View Corridor in West Valley

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March 28, 2026

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Woman killed after running red light on Mountain View Corridor in West Valley

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah (KUTV) — A woman was killed in a crash after running a red light on Mountain View Corridor in West Valley City.

Police said the collision was reported just before 1:30 p.m. at the intersection of 4100 South.

Officers said a northbound tow truck entered the intersection on a green light when an eastbound SUV ran a red light and was T-boned.

Both vehicles reportedly caught fire after the impact.

The SUV driver was taken to a hospital, where she later died. Authorities are working to identify her.

The tow truck driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

Northbound lanes at 4100 South will remain closed for several hours while crews clear the scene and investigate the crash.

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Springlike heat surges across Utah; only isolated showers

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March 28, 2026

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Springlike heat surges across Utah; only isolated showers

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — A little mid-level moisture will drift across Utah this weekend, but most areas will stay dry.

A few very isolated mountain showers are possible, mainly in the afternoons, but nothing widespread.

The big story is the heat. High pressure will build in, pushing temperatures 15–20 degrees above normal.

It will feel more like late spring, with many areas nearing or breaking March records, especially across central and southern Utah.

Overall, expect a warm, mostly dry weekend, with just a small chance for a quick mountain shower. Rain chances increase significantly later next week.

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Case dismissed for Wyoming man charged with allegedly kidnapping missing Utah girl – East Idaho News

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March 27, 2026

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Case dismissed for Wyoming man charged with allegedly kidnapping missing Utah girl – East Idaho News

POCATELLO — After a search for a missing Utah girl resulted in the arrest of a Wyoming man last November, a motion was accepted to dismiss the man’s case.

Anthony Holm of Star Valley, Wyoming, was originally charged on Nov. 17 with one felony count of second-degree kidnapping, but these charges were dismissed on March 17 during his preliminary hearing.

According to court documents, Bannock County Prosecutor Alan Boehme filed a motion to dismiss the case against Holm, as Utah will bring charges against him.

The motion was granted by Magistrate Judge Carol Tippi Jarman.

EastIdahoNews.com checked Utah court records, and no charges have been filed at the time of publication.

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The original incident occurred on Nov. 14, when Bannock County Sheriff’s deputies were contacted by the Box Elder County Sheriff’s Office in Utah, which requested assistance in locating a missing juvenile.

The juvenile was believed to be with Holm, who was driving a 2024 Ford Bronco, and was suspected to be in the Lava Hot Springs area.

Court documents state that the vehicle was spotted at a hotel in Lava Hot Springs; however, the license plate did not match the reported one. Bannock County Dispatch reported that the vehicle belonged to Holm, and later confirmed that he was staying at the hotel.

Deputies spoke with Holm and the 16-year-old girl outside of a hotel room.

When asked by deputies how he knew the girl, he said they met on the app Ashley Madison the day before, and that the girl told him she was 18.

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Deputies spoke with the 16-year-old, who confirmed that she had told Holm she was 18, but did not want the man to go to jail. She later told deputies the plan was for them to stay in Lava Hot Springs to swim and spend the night there.

Documents state that in Willard, Utah, Holm had picked up the juvenile and traveled to Salt Lake City, where the two stayed at a hotel, before traveling to Idaho.