Utah already staged one “Red Out” promotion at the Huntsman Center this season, but the crazy nature of this Pac-12 basketball season merited another gimmick Thursday night.
As their game vs. USC unfolded, the Utes learned they would find themselves either alone in third place in the conference or in a six-way tie, via a win or loss.
Utah won. The red uniforms and new red shoes worm by the players and the suits and ties modeled by the coaching staff proved to be the right formula in a critical 83-74 victory.
The Ute coaches had worn football coach-style shirts and pants during the Pac-12 season, but they upgraded their fashion game for USC’s visit.