From: ewstroup@cc.utah.edu (ERIC W. STROUP)
Subject: Utah runs past Texas
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Date: 21 Dec 1992 11:48 MST  

Utah 87  Texa 76

(box at end)

Utah (5-1) used an uptempo game and good defense to shut down the longhorns
in a late night (10pm start) game at the Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City.
After getting whipped by Arizona last week, the Utes took the week of for
exams, and then hosted SWC favorites Texas.

The Utes employed a seldom used fastbreak and uptempo offense to take a 49-44
halftime lead over the Longhorns.  The first half was hightlighted by Texas'
full court press.  The press force Utah into 11 turnovers for the half, but
also enabled Utah to get many quick baskets.  Phil Dixon was hot in the first
half for the Utes.  He hit 4-4 3's, scoring all of his 14pts in the 1st half.
B.J. Tyler (600pts. and 200 assists last year) was the hot hand for Texas in 
the first half.  He had 3-5 3's and 15pts in the half.  To begin the second
half the Utes came out in a box-and-one with Darroll Wright, Phil Dixon, and 
Byron Wilson sharing time as B.J.'s shadow.  The result was a much slower 
second half and only 2pts for Tyler.  His frustration was translated to the 
Texas team and they lost offensive continuity.  They were forced into 
difficult shots (30% in second half) and some costly turnovers.  The Utes also 
out rebounded the Longhorns 47-38, even though the Texas team is well known
for their rebounding (especially offensive).


COMMENTS:

Jimmy Soto - Played a great game and had his best night running the break for
utah.  The quiet leader of the Utes had 19pts  8asst and 2 steals.

Phil Dixon - An unconscius shooting effort in the first half really sparked
the Utes, but (as is beccoming a disturbing trend) he was very quiet on the 
offense in the second half.  Phil's defense was very good and he had a great
night rebounding.  Phil had only 1 turnover to 7 asstists.

Byron Wilson - Byron is playing some of his best ball right now.  He is 
really doing well finding the open lanes and driving to the basket.  

Josh Grant - Josh is playing well, but not great.  Everyone expects great play
out of him, but he doesn't seem all that together right now. Remember, he is 
coming off of a year off.  Josh played an important role in breaking the Texas
press.  He would throw the ball into Soto who would give it back to Josh.  
Josh would then dribble up the floor.  For a 6-10 forward, Josh has great ball
handling skills.  The Texas forwards could not challenge him.  Josh is 
having a problem with his drives to the hoop.  He is strating too far out and
as a result, ends up with 5 guys around him befor he's at the rim.  He 
picked up at least 2 of his fouls as charging calls.  Damn good effort from 
Josh on the glass - 13rbs.

Darroll Wright - I like this guy.  He is flashy, quick and plays great D.
He would pick up B.J. Tyler in the backcourt and following him everywhere, 
at a distance of only a few inches.  It was a great spectacle.  Darroll also
had some great assists on the break and a few spectacular drives.  This guy
is only a Soph (sat out last year)

Mark "I have the coach's hair"  Rydalch - If I was the opposing coach, I
would press as soon as he stepped on the floor.  As a back-up point guard, 
he is in need of allot of experience.  He had way too many turnovers.  
The result was only 9 mins of playing time.  Mark is only a frosh, and 
is back at Utah after a mission and sitting out a year with a knee injury
(3 years out of the game has really effected his skills).

Larry "I'm really not a huchback" Cain - The Utah radio broadcaster has started
calling him "Sugar" Cain (cringe).  I hope it doesn't stick.  It would
be more accurate to call him "I need a" Cain.  LArry played his best game of
the year, but that's not saying much.  9 reb's is good, but he only hit
3 of 7.  He even attempted a trey and had it miss everything.  Its fun to
watch Larry rebound.  He does a "spread-eagle" effect with his arms and legs.

Tony Block - Didn't get much playing time, but made the most of it with 5rebs
and some good defense.  Tony also had some nice cuts to the basket.  Tony also
sparked a small fight when he set a hard pick on Tyler.  Tyler retaliated by
getting in Block's face (actually he only comes up to Tony's chest).  He'll
be good next year.


** Other notes:
	Silas Mills (6'7" forward, Milwaukee Wi) who was kicked off the team
earlier in the year (academic problems) is now at Garden City C.C. in Kansas.


	Next up for the Utes is Utah State Dec 22 (in Logan) followed by
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Dec 26 (home).


TEXAS		FG	FT	R	A	PF	TP
Watson	 	6-17	0-1	7	1	1	14
Houston		4-7	0-2	7	0	4	8
Burditt		4-9	2-2	10	0	3	10
Tyler		5-14	4-6	2	4	1	17
Rencher		7-19	2-4	3	4	4	20
Quarles		1-1	0-0	1	0	1	2
Coleman 	0-3	0-0	0	1	1	0
Hill		1-4	1-2	1	2	0	3
Chaplain	1-2	0-0	1	0	3	2
Segova		0-0	0-0	0	0	1	0
Sandstad	0-1	0-0	4	1	2	0
		29-77	9-17	38	13	21	76

UTAH
Grant		4-10	4-4	13	1	3	15
Dixon		5-6	0-0	9	7	1	14
Cain		3-7	2-3	9	0	2	8
Soto		8-14	2-2	1	8	4	19
Wilson		6-11	6-8	6	3	2	18
Wright		3-9	0-1	2	4	1	7
Rydalch		1-3	2-2	0	1	1	4
Block		1-1	0-0	5	0	2	2
		31-61	16-20	47	24	16	87


***  Rick Majerus quote of the week:

	" I'm the antithesis of a stud."
				- Head coach Rick Majerus on his invitation
				  to appear on the TV show Studs


-Eric
ewstroup@cc.utah.edu


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