Branden Carlson injured, Runnin’ Utes fall 66-65 in ultimate Pac-12 assembly with Geese

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EUGENE, Ore. — Utah was 20 minutes away from making historical past within the ultimate sport of the common season, coming within the ultimate season of the Pac-12.

The Runnin’ Utes managed a close to double-digit lead towards a Geese crew that could not get a shot to fall at a constant fee. However instantly, the sport modified.

Early within the second half, Branden Carlson bought tousled with Oregon defender N’Faly Dante beneath the basket, and Dante appeared to drag away whereas holding Carlson arm, seemingly hyperextending his left elbow and sending the fifth-year senior to the bottom writhing in ache.

Carlson left the sport and by no means returned. The refs decided the play was “incidental contact” after an prolonged evaluate on the screens, leaving Utah with no recourse for dropping their crew chief.

It was all Oregon wanted to show the tide of the sport as Dante took over amid an Oregon 10-0 run to construct up a 7-point lead. Utah tried to make a late comeback, behind the recent taking pictures of Gabe Madsen behind the 3-point line

With 38.2 seconds left to play, Deivon Smith bought fouled and made two free throws, making it a 1-point sport. On the following Oregon possession, the Geese missed and Utah pushed the ball up the court docket for an opportunity to win. After a number of passes, the ultimate shot on the buzzer went to Ben Carlson within the nook.

It was a clear shot, however Carlson’s try hit the again of the rim and bounced out, giving the Geese a 66-65 win to closeout the season.

Dante led the Geese with 19 factors and 12 rebounds to assist Oregon cut up the collection between the 2 groups within the ultimate assembly as convention foes.

Regardless of leaving the sport early, Branden Carlson led Utah with 19 factors, together with three 3-pointers, and 5 rebounds in 22 minutes of motion. Smith added 15 factors, six rebounds and three assists; and Madsen completed with 14 factors, together with 4 made 3-pointers.

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