19 March 2009

C'mon Utah!

Utah vs. Arizona

@ American Airlines Arena, Miami, Fla.

Tipoff » 5:10 p.m. MDT

TV » Ch. 2

Radio » AM 700

Records » Utah 24-9 (12-4 Mountain West), Arizona 19-13 (9-9 Pac-10)

Series » Utah leads, 28-20

Last meeting » Arizona 73, Utah 43 (Dec. 17, 2005)

Line » Utah by 1


About the Utes » Making their first tournament appearance in four years, they're riding a four-game winning streak, and have won 12 of their last 14. ... Senior C Luke Nevill averages 16.1 points and 9.1 rebounds. His 90 blocked shots are only eight fewer than the entire Arizona team. ... Coach Jim Boylen is hoping to become the third straight coach to win his first game in the NCAA Tournament.


About the Wildcats » Making their 25th straight tournament appearance, they're aiming for a third straight win over the Utes. ... Junior F Jordan Hill leads them by averaging 18.5 points and 11.0 rebounds. ... They were just 2-9 on the road. ... Interim coach Russ Pennell replaced legendary Lute Olson when Olson retired.
(information courtesy SLTrib)




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