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Snow fell outside the Huntsman Center Thursday night, and the No. 9-ranked UCLA Bruins nearly fell inside. Emphasis on “almost”. The Runnin’ Utes scared UCLA as nine-point underdogs but fell just short, losing 63-58 at Salt Lake City to suffer their seventh straight loss.
Here are 3 keys to UCLA’s five-point victory:
• Johnny Juzang carried the Bruins, scoring 28 points on 9-of-13 shooting, and UCLA made the biggest plays in the stretch to escape Salt Lake City with a win. The Utes missed a pair of open 3-pointers in the final 20 seconds that would have tied the game, and UCLA’s Jules Bernard sealed it with free throws 1.5 seconds from time.
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Utah Utes guard Gach (2) and UCLA Bruins guard Tyger Campbell (10) battle for the loose ball in Salt Lake City Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022. UCLA won 63-58.
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Utah Utes head coach Craig Smith celebrates after a Utes defensive line against UCLA in Salt Lake City on Thursday, January 20, 2022.
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The Utah Utes react late in the game with the UCLA Bruins in Salt Lake City on Thursday Jan. 20, 2022. UCLA won 63-58.
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Utah Utes forward Dusan Mahorcic (21) drives UCLA Bruins guard Tyger Campbell (10) to Salt Lake City on Thursday, January 20, 2022.
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Utah Utes head coach Craig Smith shouts to his team late in the game in Salt Lake City on Thursday Jan. 20, 2022. UCLA won 63-58.
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Utah Utes guard Jaxon Brenchley (5) celebrates a UCLA driving field goal and foul in Salt Lake City on Thursday, January 20, 2022.
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Utah Utes forward Dusan Mahorcic (21) and Utah Utes guard Jaxon Brenchley (5) attempt to grab a rebound in Salt Lake City on Thursday, January 20, 2022.
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Utah Utes forward Riley Battin (11) competes with UCLA Bruins center Myles Johnson (15) and UCLA Bruins goaltender Peyton Watson (23) in Salt Lake City on Thursday January 20, 2022.
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Utah Utes guard Eli Ballstaedt (13) defends UCLA Bruins guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. (24) in Salt Lake City on Thursday, January 20, 2022.
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Utah Utes guard Marco Anthony (10) shoots UCLA Bruins guard Jules Bernard (1) in Salt Lake City on Thursday January 20, 2022.
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Utah Utes forward Dusan Mahorcic (21) competes for the rebound with UCLA Bruins guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. (24) in Salt Lake City on Thursday, January 20, 2022.
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Utah Utes guard David Jenkins Jr. (1) drives UCLA Bruins guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. (24) to Salt Lake City on Thursday, January 20, 2022.
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Utah Utes guard Both Gach (2) is fouled by UCLA Bruins forward Cody Riley (2) in Salt Lake City on Thursday, January 20, 2022.
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Utah Utes guard Jaxon Brenchley (5) shoots a 3-pointer in Salt Lake City on Thursday, January 20, 2022.
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Utah Utes forward Riley Battin (11) drives UCLA Bruins guard Jake Kyman (13) to Salt Lake City on Thursday, January 20, 2022.
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Utah Utes guard Gabe Madsen (55) looks to pass UCLA Bruins guard Peyton Watson (23) to Salt Lake City on Thursday, January 20, 2022.
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Utah Utes head coach Craig Smith shouts out to his team in Salt Lake City on Thursday, January 20, 2022.
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Utah Utes guard Lazar Stefanovic (20) drives UCLA Bruins guard Jake Kyman (13) to Salt Lake City on Thursday, January 20, 2022.
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Utah Utes guard Lazar Stefanovic (20) celebrates a three-pointer late in the game in Salt Lake City on Thursday Jan. 20, 2022. UCLA won 63-58.
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Utah Utes center Lahat Thioune (0) is surrounded by UCLA defenders in Salt Lake City Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022. UCLA won 63-58.
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Utah Utes forward Dusan Mahorcic (21) reacts late in the game with the UCLA Bruins in Salt Lake City on Thursday Jan. 20, 2022. UCLA won 63-58.
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Utah Utes guard Gach (2) and UCLA Bruins guard Tyger Campbell (10) battle for the loose ball in Salt Lake City Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022. UCLA won 63-58.
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• Both Gachs scored 3 points with 5:23 remaining to give the Runnin’ Utes a 54-51 lead, but Utah won the next three possessions without scoring and UCLA jumped ahead. Lazar Stefanovic’s triple with 2:13 to go brought the Utes down to within a point, but Utah got just one point on its next three possessions.
• Stefanovic led Utah with 18 points, making four 3-pointers. The Utes finished with 11 3-pointers, while Gach and Gabe Madsen had two apiece.
