Utah Utes basketball: No. 6 Aztecs leave little doubt, drub reeling Utes

"I think they're a Final Four team," Boylen said.

Clyburn led Utah with 18 points and eight rebounds, Foster also grabbed eight for the Utes.

GAME NOTES: This was SDSU's largest margin of victory over Utah. The previous high was 13 points in 1982 and 1987 . . . The Aztecs have won the last four meetings with the Utes . . . SDSU alum Marshall Faulk, who was recently elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, received a standing ovation when he was introduced to the crowd in the second half.

Early knockout

Tuesday's 48—21 halftime deficit at San Diego State was Utah's largest of the season. The Utes are now 2—12 when trailing at the break. The lone victories came in non—conference play against Boise State and Pepperdine.

21 — Feb. 8 at San Diego State (48—21)

17 — Dec. 10 at Michigan (39—22)

13 — Dec. 22 vs. Butler (40—27) *

11 — Jan. 19 vs. BYU (53—42)

9 — Nov. 24 at Utah State (35—26)

9 — Feb. 2 at UNLV (33—24)

8 — Dec. 17 vs. Boise State (48—40)

7 — Nov. 27 vs. Oral Roberts (34— 27)

5 — Dec. 25 vs. San Diego (35—30) *

5 — Feb. 5 vs. Air Force (31—26)

4 — Dec. 23 at Hawaii (37—33) *

4 — Jan. 29 vs. Colorado State (40—36)

3 — Dec. 7 vs. Pepperdine (29—26)

1 — Jan. 5 at Air Force (34—33)

* Diamondhead Classic in Hawaii

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