Evan Mobley scores career-high 26 points as No. 2 USC edges No. 7 Utah in overtime double-thriller
SALT LAKE CITY — Ahead of Utah's quarterfinal matchup against No. 21 USC in the Pac-12 Tournament in Las Vegas, Utes head coach Larry Krystkowiak wrote the word "believe" on the whiteboard in the locker room.
Believe that his team could hang with a team that is a lock for the NCAA Tournament, is one of the tallest teams in the country and features a likely lottery pick in the upcoming NBA draft in freshman Evan Mobley.
And whether it was just the pregame pep talk or a team not ready to give up on its season, Utah believed until the very end and took the Trojans to double overtime before Mobley showcased his dominance and lifted his team to a 91-85 win over the Utes. With the win, the Trojans advance to the semifinal round of the conference tournament at T-Mobile Arena.