Utah defeats Arizona State 99-73, earns first win under interim coach

BYU secured a decisive 77-56 victory over West Virginia, fueled by a strong second half where they shot 60.6%. The Cougars initially held a narrow lead at halftime but extended their advantage with a 19-2 run to start the second half, highlighted by Fousseyni Traore's impressive 20-point, 10-rebound performance. Meanwhile, Arizona State faced a challenging game against Utah, losing 99-73 despite a standout performance from freshman Joson Sanon, who scored a season-high 28 points. Utah's interim coach Josh Eilert celebrated his first win in the role, with Ezra Ausar contributing 25 points as the Utes overcame a halftime deficit to dominate the second half. Additionally, Utah State struggled in their matchup against Colorado State, suffering a significant 93-66 loss, marking their second consecutive defeat and highlighting issues within the team. Coach Jerrod Calhoun expressed disappointment in the team's performance, emphasizing a need for improvement ahead of the conference tournament.