The University of Utah men's basketball team secured an 81-77 overtime victory against Oregon on Wednesday, Oct. 21, to conclude its exhibition schedule. The win at the Jon M. Huntsman Center followed a 71-61 loss to Nevada on Saturday, Oct. 17, as the Runnin' Utes prepare for their regular season opener against Long Beach State on Monday, Nov. 2.
Rally Against Oregon
The victory over Oregon was fueled by a late rally that overcame a 10-point deficit. Taison Chatman provided a crucial buzzer-beating three-pointer to force overtime, after which Trey Campbell hit a deep three-pointer to give Utah its first lead since the opening basket. Utah's defense dominated the extra period, holding the Ducks to just 1-of-9 from the field.
Key Performers in Win
Jackson Holcombe and Trey Campbell each led the Utes with 20 points in the win against Oregon. Holcombe also recorded 7 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals, while Campbell added 5 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals alongside his scoring. Other double-figure scorers included Malek Gomma with 10 points and 9 rebounds, and TJ Burch with 11 points.
Loss to Nevada
In the preceding exhibition match on Saturday, Oct. 17, Utah fell to Nevada 71-61 at the Lawlor Events Center in Reno, Nev. Despite a strong second half where Utah outscored Nevada 39-24, the Utes could not overcome a 16-8 scoring run by the Wolf Pack late in the game. Trey Campbell led Utah in that contest with 14 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists.
Roster Composition
The University of Utah men's basketball roster for the 2026-27 season includes several returning players and new additions. The roster features players such as senior Malek Gomma, junior Jackson Holcombe, and fifth-year Trey Campbell.
Next Matchup
The Runnin' Utes will begin regular season play on Monday, Nov. 2, against Long Beach State at 7 p.m. (MDT) at the Jon M. Huntsman Center. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+.
