FULLERTON, Calif.-Friday, Utah men’s basketball resumes play at the Wooden Legacy as they face the Grand Canyon Lopes in the consolation bracket after dropping a 90-79 game to Hawaii Thursday evening.
The Utes are 2-0 all-time against the Lopes in a series dating back to 2010 and the winner of this game draws the winner of La Salle and Northwestern to play for fifth place Sunday.
The Utes, who are 2-2 on the season, face a 2-3 Lopes squad, coached by former NBA All-Star Dan Majerle.
The Lopes face the Utes in the consolation bracket Friday after dropping an 82-75 game to Seton Hall.
The Utes are led by sophomore forward Donnie Tillman, who averages 13 points and 8 rebounds per game this season.
The Lopes are paced by Italian national center Alessandro Lever, who posts 13.6 points and 4.6 rebounds per contest.
