BYU, Utah Utes basketball: Cougars have a huge second half comeback, beat Utah, 61-58

Published: Saturday, Dec. 8 2012 12:00 a.m. MST

Utah Utes guard Jarred DuBois (5) and Brigham Young Cougars guard Craig Cusick (2) compete for the ball in Provo Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012.

Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News

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Summary

Utes loose the momentum in the second half and BYU makes a huge second half run behind Matt Carlino to sneak by the Utes.

PROVO After BYU clawed its way back into the game, BYU's Matt Carlino made a 3-pointer to tie the score at 52 with five minutes remaining in the game.

The teams saw five lead changes in the final five minutes of the game. BYU ended up taking the largest lead three points on a pair of free throws from Tyler Haws with 17 seconds remaining.

In those final seconds, Utah's Glen Dean had a good look to send the game to overtime, but his shot was just short as the Cougars stole a rivalry victory, 61-58.

Carlino finished the game with 19 points, shooting seven for 13 from the field. Tyler haws had a 9-point second half to lead BYU.

The Utes were led by Jordan Loveridge, who finished with 14 points.

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Orem Parent

Orem, UT

The Chris B curse strikes the Utes again!. Thanks Chris. You never fail to come through for the Cougars!

Go Cougars!

9:03 p.m. Dec. 8, 2012
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LonestarRunner

Salt Lake City, UT

Chris B

The Utes are vastly improved; but unfortunately for U, even with a great game by the Utes and a sub-par performance by the Cougars, BYU was still good enough to pull out another win - 61-58!

BYU owns U in basketball!
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9:55 p.m. Dec. 8, 2012
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Snack PAC

Olympus Cove, Utah

Chris B | 8:17 p.m. Dec. 8, 2012

Game over Utes win!

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Final Score | 9:00 p.m. Dec. 8, 2012

BYU 61 Utah 58

Chrissy obviously hasn't learned the fundamental rule of sports journalism:
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10:11 p.m. Dec. 8, 2012
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