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It took a grind-it-out effort for Utah basketball to beat Long Beach State in its season opener

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There was more frustration than elation after the University of Utah opened its 2026-27 men’s basketball season with a 66-63 win over Long Beach State on Monday night. The Runnin’ Utes found themselves down 17 points early in the second half at the Huntsman Center before their energy and effort pick…

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Philadelphia Inquirer
Utah opens season at home against Eastern Washington (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Nov 2, 2026
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The Utah Utes begin the season at home against the Eastern Washington Eagles
Philadelphia Inquirer
Utah Utes tip off season at home against the Long Beach State Beach (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Nov 2, 2026
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The Utah Utes open the season at home against the Long Beach State Beach
Deseret News
It took a grind-it-out effort for Utah basketball to beat Long Beach State in its season opener (opens Deseret News)
Published Nov 3, 2026
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There was more frustration than elation after the University of Utah opened its 2026-27 men’s basketball season with a 66-63 win over Long Beach State on Monday night. The Runnin’ Utes found themselves down 17 points early in the second half at the Huntsman Center before their energy and effort pick…