SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Gabe Bealer scored 20 points and the Utah eased its way to a 91-51 victory over Mississippi Valley State on Monday night.
The Utes are now 2-0 as they attempt to create a new identity after losing for of their top six scorers from last season, including Los Angeles Lakers first-round pick Kyle Kuzma.
Bealer carried the load against the Delta Devils with a 7-for-10 shooting night, including six 3-pointers. Freshman Donnie Tillman added 12 off the bench as the Utes shot a gaudy 50 percent from the floor.
Utah was without starting guard Sedrick Barefield (stomach virus) and big man Jayce Johnson (ankle).