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Recap - BYU Defeats Utah 74-59

BYU got 31 points and 11 rebounds from Yoeli Childs en route to a 74-59 victory over Utah on Saturday at Vivint Smart Home Arena.

Bettors who backed BYU were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -3.5 at sportsbooks.

TJ Haws had 18 points for BYU and Zac Seljaas chipped in with 14 points. TJ Haws had 4 assists for them, while Yoeli Childs was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.

Utah got 16 points from Sedrick Barefield in a losing cause and another 13 points from Timmy Allen. Riley Battin contributed 5 assists for them, while Riley Battin had 6 rebounds.

BYU led at halftime, 32-29.

BYU had a 35-26 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

BYU looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Portland State. Utah will aim to get back on the winning track at Kentucky.