ncaab Game Recap
Recap - Utah Defeats Sam Houston State 85-79
Utah got a 26-point performance from Terrence Brown as they ran past Sam Houston State 85-79 on Saturday at Jon M. Huntsman Center.
Utah did not, however, defeat Sam Houston State against the spread, which closed at -13.0 at most sportsbooks.
Keanu Dawes had 17 points for Utah and Don McHenry chipped in with 12 points. Obomate Abbey had 3 assists for them, while Keanu Dawes was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 15 boards.
Sam Houston State got a 17-point performance from Jacobe Coleman, who was supported by 16 points from Justin Begg. Kashie Natt had 2 assists in a losing cause for Sam Houston State, while Kashie Natt grabbed 5 rebounds.
Utah was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Utah had a 38-29 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Utah heads into a battle against PFW. Sam Houston State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Wyoming.