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  This story originally appeared in the Food print issue, in stands February 2025. It has not been updated and some information may be out of date.   It’s game day — the Huntsman is buzzing, the MUSS is going wild and your stomach is growling — but let’s be honest, stadium food gets a...

  In a significant development, the University of Utah has announced that Men’s Basketball Head Coach Craig Smith will not return for the upcoming season. Athletic Director Mark Harlan made the announcement Monday, concluding Smith’s four-year tenure with the Runnin’ Utes. Smith, who assumed leadership of the program in 2021, compiled a 65-62 record, representing...

Coming off a big win against arch-rival BYU, the Runnin’ Utes traveled to the Fertitta Center in Houston, Texas for a tough matchup against the No. 7 Houston Cougars. Despite facing one of the nation’s top teams, the Utes struggled to find their rhythm on both ends of the court, ultimately falling 70-36 in a...

  The Utah men’s basketball team snapped a four-game losing streak with a resounding 83-62 victory over the Oklahoma State Cowboys Saturday evening at the Jon M. Huntsman Center, marking their first Big 12 Conference win. The Runnin’ Utes’ offense rediscovered its rhythm, shooting a much-improved 55.6% from the field — a key factor that...

  The Runnin’ Utes fell to the St. Mary’s Gaels, losing 72-63 for their second loss of the season at the Jon M. Huntsman Center on Saturday night. Utah struggled shooting the three-ball, shooting a season-worst 5-18 from the field (27.8%), and were unable to overcome a stellar performance by sophomore Lithuanian forward Paulius Murauskas, who...

  Coming after a tough loss to Mississippi State, the Runnin’ Utes got off to hot a start against their in-state rivals, taking down the Utah Tech Trailblazers 84-53 on Friday at the Jon M. Huntsman Center. After putting up only 9 points in his last game, Gabe Madsen got off to a hot start...

  In its second game of the 2024-25 season, the Runnin’ Utes tipped off against the Central Arkansas Bears at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday night at the Huntsman Center. The Utes lit up the court with a record-tying performance from beyond the arc, knocking down 19 3-pointers in a dominant 98-63 win. Highlighting the night,...

  Welcome to the University of Utah! As you embark on your college journey, one of the key places to discover on campus is the George S. Eccles Student Life Center. Known around campus as the Life Center, this facility is a vibrant hub for student activity and engagement at the U. Whether you’re interested...

  When you think of Utah Athletics, many sports teams and stories come to mind. Maybe you think of the football program whose recent success has captured the attention of the national media and helped put the University of Utah on the map. Perhaps you think of a gymnastics program whose reputation has attracted the...

  The Oklahoma City Thunder‘s recent success story is a masterclass in navigating the often treacherous waters of an NBA rebuild. After the departures of Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook, two generational talents who led the team to the 2012 NBA Finals, the Thunder found themselves staring down the barrel of a long, arduous climb...