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Utes hold off Aggies 77-67 in teams' first matchup since 2010

Ravell Call, Deseret News

Utah Utes forward David Collette blocks a shot by Utah State Aggies guard Sam Merrill during NCAA basketball at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017.

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah used a quick start and never trailed in the Utes' 77-67 victory over Utah State on Saturday in Vivint Arena.

It was the first game of the Beehive Classic, a series of games that showcases Utah, USU, BYU and Weber State, and the first time the two state schools have played in men's basketball since 2010.