Once a lousy defensive team, the Utes are now clamping down in key stretches, and that’s why they’re winning
Utah’s 18-2 run in the second half vs. Arizona was made possible by the Wildcats’ 1-of-8 shooting.
(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Arizona Wildcats guard Dylan Smith (3) shoots over Utah Utes guard Sedrick Barefield (2), in PAC-12 action between Utah Utes and Arizona Wildcats at the Jon M. Huntsman Center, Thursday, Feb. 14. 2019
Kurt Kragthorpe has worked continuously for daily newspapers in Utah since 1977. He moved to The Tribune in 1990 and had a nine-year stint as sports editor, in between writing assignments that have included six Olympic Games, as well as several Super Bowls and major golf tournaments. Kurt and his wife, Sandra, enjoy traveling nationally and interna
Kurt Kragthorpe has worked continuously for daily newspapers in Utah since 1977. He moved to The Tribune in 1990 and had a nine-year stint as sports editor, in between writing assignments that have included six Olympic Games, as well as several Super Bowls and major golf tournaments. Kurt and his wife, Sandra, enjoy traveling nationally and interna