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Runnin' Utes struggle to find rhythm in loss to Oklahoma State

Utah drops to 4-6 in Big 12 play.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Utes head coach talks to Utah Utes forward Keanu Dawes (8) and Utah Utes forward Jake Wahlin (10) During a break in the action, in Big 12 basketball action between the Utah Utes and the Oklahoma State Cowboys at the Jon M. Huntsman Center, on Saturday, Jan 11, 2025.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Utes head coach talks to Utah Utes forward Keanu Dawes (8) and Utah Utes forward Jake Wahlin (10) During a break in the action, in Big 12 basketball action between the Utah Utes and the Oklahoma State Cowboys at the Jon M. Huntsman Center, on Saturday, Jan 11, 2025.

Utah was defeated by Oklahoma State 81-72 on Saturday afternoon in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

The Runnin' Utes never led during the game. They cut the Cowboys' lead to seven points with 1:18 to go in the second half, but OSU drained four free throws to clinch the victory.

Junior forward Ezra Ausar led all Utah scorers with 18 points on 6-of-10 shooting. Senior guard Gabe Madsen followed with 15 points but struggled, once again, to find a rhythm from the field going 5 for 15 overall and 4 for 13 from 3-point range.

Utah’s offensive struggles were a major factor in the loss. It shot 40% from the field and 25% from beyond the arc. The Runnin' Utes were also outrebounded 33-30 by the Cowboys.

The loss now puts Utah’s Big 12 record at 4-6 and 12-9 overall.

The Runnin' Utes will return home to face Colorado at 7 p.m. MT on Wednesday.

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