Utah Utes Men’s Basketball Secures Road Victory Over West Virginia

Morgantown, WV – The University of Utah Utes men’s basketball team defeated the West Virginia Mountaineers 61-56 on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, ending a 15-game road losing streak. The victory marks a significant turnaround for the Utes, who struggled on the road throughout the season.

Game Highlights

The Utes secured the win with key plays in the final minutes. Don McHenry hit a 10-footer, Seydou Traore made a 14-footer turnaround jumper, and Josh Hayes sank a free throw to build a 15-point lead with 13:02 remaining in the game according to Reuters.

Key Players

Josh Hayes, a junior forward for the Utes, contributed to the victory. Hayes averages 9.9 points and 5.2 rebounds according to the University of Utah Athletics website. Other notable players on the Utah roster include Terrence Brown, Keanu Dawes, Babacar Faye, and Ibrahima Traore.

Utah Roster

The 2025-26 Utah Men’s Basketball roster includes:

• Josh Hayes (Forward, Junior)
• Obomate Abbey (Guard)
• Terrence Brown (Guard)
• Keanu Dawes (Forward)
• Babacar Faye (Forward)
• Jerry Huang (Guard)
• Alvin Jackson III (Guard)
• Lucas Langarita (Guard)
• Colin McHaney (Center)
• Don McHenry (Guard)
• James Okonkwo (Forward)
• Jacob Patrick (Guard)
• Kendyl Sanders (Forward)
• Ibrahima Traore (Forward)
• Seydou Traore (Forward)

Looking Ahead

The Utah Utes will face the UCF Knights on February 21 as reported by Fanstake. This game will be an opportunity for the Utes to build on their recent success and continue their momentum as the season progresses.