3 takeaways from the Utah Utes’ 60-45 victory over the California Golden Bears
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Utah Utes forward Timmy Allen (1) attempts to score against the California Golden Bears at the Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. Ivy Ceballo, Deseret News
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah improved to 10-1 at home this season with a convincing 60-45 victory over California on Saturday at the Huntsman Center.
Here are three takeaways that defined the game:
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Utah Utes guard Alfonso Plummer (25) attempts to score a 3-pointer against the California Golden Bears at the Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. | Ivy Ceballo, Deseret News
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California Golden Bears guard Joel Brown (1) reacts to a call during the game against the Utah Utes at the Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. | Ivy Ceballo, Deseret News
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Utah Utes forward Timmy Allen (1) attempts to score a 3-pointer during a game against the California Golden Bears at the Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. | Ivy Ceballo, Deseret News
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Dr. Chris Hill’s service as University of Utah athletic director is recognized during halftime of the Utes men’s basketball game against the California Golden Bears at the Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. | Ivy Ceballo, Deseret News
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Utah Utes head coach Larry Krystkowiak talks to a referee during a game against the California Golden Bears at the Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. | Ivy Ceballo, Deseret News
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California Golden Bears guard Matt Bradley (20) attempts to block Utah Utes forward Timmy Allen (1) at the Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. | Ivy Ceballo, Deseret News
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Dr. Chris Hill speaks while being recognized for his service as University of Utah athletic director during halftime of the Utah Utes men’s basketball game against the California Golden Bears at the Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. | Ivy Ceballo, Deseret News
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Dr. Chris Hill’s service as University of Utah athletic director is recognized during halftime of the Utes men’s basketball game against the California Golden Bears at the Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. | Ivy Ceballo, Deseret News
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Utah Utes forward Timmy Allen (1) attempts to score against California Golden Bears at the Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. | Ivy Ceballo, Deseret News
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California Golden Bears head coach Mark Fox talks to the team during a game against the Utah Utes at the Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. | Ivy Ceballo, Deseret News
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Utah Utes center Lahat Thioune (32) attempts to score against the California Golden Bears at the Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. | Ivy Ceballo, Deseret News
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Utah Utes forward Timmy Allen (1) attempts to score against the California Golden Bears at the Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. | Ivy Ceballo, Deseret News
The Utes (14-9, 5-6 Pac-12) were suffocating on defense, forcing 17 turnovers and holding Cal (10-13, 4-6 Pac-12) to 32% shooting from the field, with the Golden Bears’ last field goal coming with 5:41 to play. Utah, meanwhile, shot 45.3% and hit 5 of 7 shots from the floor during a stretch late in the second to push its lead from 8 to 19 points.
Timmy Allen paced the Utes’ offense with 21 points while adding four rebounds and two assists. Eight Utah players scored at least four points in the contest.
Cal’s leading scorer Matt Bradley, who averages 17.8 points per game, was held to four points on 2 of 5 shooting in the first half, with two fouls and three turnovers in the opening 20 minutes. He finished with 13 points on 5 of 13 shooting.
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