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SALT LAKE CITY— Utah finally left the Huntsman Center for the first time this season, and the road vibe hit them like an elbow to the jaw. Grand Canyon dictated the terms from the opening tip and never really let go, handing the Utes a 68–58 loss.

Utah showed flashes — a few tough buckets from Don McHenry, defensive spurts that looked like something Alex Jensen could build on — but every step forward was followed by a turnover, a foul, or an empty trip.

That’s a bad recipe anywhere, but especially in a building GCU fans made their home.

Grand Canyon’s quick start set the tone in Acrisure Opener

Utah opened in a 4–0 hole after surrendering a second-chance jumper and then turning the ball over for a transition layup. Terrance Brown briefly

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