Turnovers stop any momentum you’ve built and simultaneously spark your opponent by giving them extra possessions and transition scoring opportunities. It’s also a good way to end up on the wrong end of highlight-reel plays in the open court.
The Utah men’s basketball team hopes to avoid the turnover bug that briefly plagued it on Friday night when it hosts Mississippi Valley State at 7 p.m. Monday in the Jon M. Huntsman Center.
The Utes (1-0) overcame a turnover-prone first half in the opener. They committed 12 first-half turnovers and 19 total, which led to 20 points for visiting Prairie View A&M in Friday night’s season opener.