Gabe Madsen and twin brother Mason have mixed to make 58 3-pointers, which is 63 % of Utah’s group whole.
The Madsens will hope to inflict extra injury from behind the arc when the Utes face Radford on Saturday in nonconference play at Salt Lake Metropolis.
Gabe Madsen leads Utah (6-2) in scoring (21.8 factors) and treys (34). Mason Madsen lights it up off the bench, rating second on the squad with 24 3-pointers and boasts a mean of 11.0 factors.
Whereas Utah received off to a powerful begin in its most up-to-date recreation, there have been points throughout a 72-63 loss to visiting Saint Mary’s on Dec. 7.
The Utes shot a season-low 37.5 % from the sphere — together with 23.5 % (8 of 34) within the first half — and had been a shaky 10 of 17 from the free-throw line (58.8 %).
Utah additionally shot poorly from the 3-point arc for the second straight recreation. After sinking 83 treys of their first six video games, the Utes went 4-for-19 (in opposition to Japanese Washington) and 5-for-18 of their previous two outings.
“On the finish of the day, we confirmed some battle, however we talked about it within the locker room — in opposition to an excellent group like (Saint Mary’s), you possibly can’t be a no-show for a half, and that is what bit us within the butt,” Gabe Madsen stated.
Ahead Caleb Lohner made his first look for the Utes and had eight factors and 5 rebounds in 20 minutes. Lohner, who beforehand performed two seasons for BYU and two for Baylor, lately received accomplished taking part in tight finish for Utah’s soccer group.
“He is received elite really feel,” Utes coach Craig Smith stated. “He is received actually good really feel for the sport, and he is a real veteran.”
Radford (9-2) has gained 5 consecutive video games whereas taking part in a lightweight schedule. The Highlanders’ losses had been to Pitt and Clemson.
Radford notched a 74-70 time beyond regulation win over visiting Bucknell on Sunday, when Jarvis Moss led the way in which with 15 factors.
Highlanders coach Darris Nichols raves about his group’s toughness.
“Quite a lot of coaches discuss throwing the primary punch, however you will have to have the ability to take up some punches,” Norris stated. “Having the ability to take different individuals’s punches and transfer on from it and nonetheless win the battle is vital. That is simply the kind of guys we now have. More durable guys mentally.”
Moss leads Radford with a 15.5 scoring common.
The matchup is the primary between the Highlanders and Utes.
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