Utah’s offensive struggles were a major factor in the loss. It shot 40% from the field and 25% from beyond the arc. The Runnin' Utes were also outrebounded 33-30 by the Cowboys. The loss now puts Utah’s Big 12 record at 4-6 and 12-9 overall.

Utah is in the middle of the Big 12 grind — the Runnin’ Utes will reach the league schedule’s midpoint Saturday at Oklahoma State — but this week, there was a day of respite. The Utes, after playing three games in six days,