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Utes Seek Redemption in California Hoop Showdown
26 Nov
Summary
- Utah basketball faces Grand Canyon, Iowa, or Ole Miss in Acrisure Series.
- The Utes aim to improve after a recent disappointing home loss.
- Grand Canyon is ranked higher than Utah and has recent NCAA Tournament success.
The Utah Runnin' Utes are set to compete in the Acrisure Series in Palm Desert, California, this week, aiming to bounce back from a recent 92-85 home defeat to Cal Poly. This multi-team event offers a critical opportunity for the Utes to demonstrate growth against elevated competition.
Their first challenge on Tuesday will be against Grand Canyon, a program that has made the NCAA Tournament four times in the past five years and is currently ranked higher than Utah. Following this, the Utes will play either the undefeated Iowa Hawkeyes or the Ole Miss Rebels on Wednesday.
Utah coach Alex Jensen and his players acknowledge defensive deficiencies were key in their last loss. They are focused on improved effort, energy, and focus to tackle the strong mid-major and power conference opponents awaiting them in California.
