Gabe Madsen scored 24 points and became Utah’s career leader with a three-pointer as UTES defeated 17 Kansas 74-67 on Saturday night.
At 1:58, he was given a Utah career record for the 288 Made 3s, with the fifth and final three pointer of the game. He then played to clinch the game of UTES, hitting two free throws in 26 seconds.
Utah (14-11, 6-8 Big 12) was never kicked out, but Kansas tied the game with 60 before UTES’ big finish.
Zeke Mayo had to temporarily leave the game due to a lower limb injury, but he led Kansas (17-8, 8-6) with 15 points, with Dajuan Harris Jr. 14 points and Hunter Dickinson 12 Points have been added.
Ezra Ausar scored 12 points, while Jake Wahlin scored 10 points and 12 rebounds, with Utah taking his first quad win in 10 innings.
Kansas coach Bill Self acquired the skill to play at 11:37, and the resulting free throw gave Utah a 60-49 lead. The Jayhawks then scored 11 consecutive points.
Take home
Kansas: In the first game of the Utah Jayhawks, Kansas committed 12 turnovers, leading to 22 Utah points. Kansas has now lost three of their last five games.
Utah: Despite the late drought at 7:17 and Lawson’s love for 9-1 from the free throw line, UTES has finally found a way to beat their top-flight opponents.
Important moments
Finishing off a 7-0 second half run, Madsen hit a stepback jumper after a headfake, leading the school’s three-pointer list with 1:58 remaining 1:58.
Key Statistics
Utah had an overall edge of 46-36 on the board with 16 offensive rebounds.
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Utah will host Kansas State on Monday night, while Kansas will play for BYU on Tuesday night.
Report by Associated Press.
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