Utah Runnin’ Utes open Pac-12 play with 81-69 victory over Oregon State

The University of Utah may have had 11 days off between games, but it didn’t matter.Emerging from the long layoff, not to mention an encouraging nonconference slate, the Utes effectively handled Oregon State Thursday night for an 81-69 win at the Huntsman Center in the Pac-12 opener for both sides.Timmy Allen finished with 25 points and 10 rebounds for Utah (10-3, 1-0 Pac-12). The sophomore guard led three Utes in double figures, while getting the better end of what was billed as a matchup