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Cal Poly Mustangs Defeat Utah Utes 92-85

Thursday, November 20, 2025, 9:00 PM ET · Jon M. Huntsman Center

Cal Poly Mustangs 92, Utah Utes 85, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Cal Poly Mustangs vs Utah Utes?

Cal Poly Mustangs beat Utah Utes 92-85 at Jon M. Huntsman Center on November 20, 2025.

In an exciting matchup at the Jon M. Huntsman Center, the Cal Poly Mustangs triumphed over the Utah Utes with a final score of 92-85. This game showcased the Mustangs' resilience, particularly as they overcame a challenging stretch of games, marking an important victory for their season.

The Utah Utes entered the game with a strong home record of 5-1 and a recent form of 6-4 over their last ten games, including a five-game winning streak leading up to this contest. They averaged 81.3 points scored per game while allowing 78.8 points. Their last five games had seen them scoring even more, averaging 86.6 points, which indicated a potent offense. However, the Utes struggled defensively, which would ultimately be a factor in their loss.

Conversely, the Cal Poly Mustangs had a record of 3-3 on the season and were also 6-4 in their last ten games, but they were on a two-game losing streak prior to this victory. The Mustangs averaged 84.2 points scored and allowed 81.2 points per game. Their recent form had been less impressive, with an average of 79.8 points scored and 85.4 points allowed in their last five games. Despite these challenges, the Mustangs managed to find a way to win against the Utes.

In terms of home and away performance, Utah had a solid home record of 6-2, while Cal Poly had an away record of 4-4. This game was crucial for Cal Poly as they aimed to improve their away performance against a strong home team.

The two teams had not faced each other recently, making this matchup particularly intriguing as both sought to establish their presence early in the season. Utah's recent performances had shown their ability to score heavily, but their defense had been a point of concern, which Cal Poly capitalized on during the game.

Injuries were not reported as a significant factor affecting either team in this matchup, allowing both squads to field their key players. This contributed to the high-scoring nature of the game, as both teams were able to utilize their full rosters.

The betting market reflected the competitive nature of the matchup, with odds attributed to the provider indicating a closely contested game. Utah was expected to perform well at home, but Cal Poly's recent struggles were not enough to deter their performance on the court.

The game conditions were favorable for both teams, allowing for an open style of play that contributed to the high score. Fans could expect a fast-paced game, and the scoring plays reflected this, with numerous free throws contributing to the final tally. Key moments in the second half included several free throws by Don McHenry and Hamad Mousa, which helped seal the victory for Cal Poly.

As the game progressed, Cal Poly's ability to maintain composure and capitalize on free throw opportunities became evident. The final scoring plays saw McHenry and Mousa extend their lead, demonstrating the Mustangs' clutch performance under pressure. Ultimately, the Mustangs' victory not only improved their record but also provided a significant boost to their confidence as they move forward in the season.

Leaders

  • PointsTerrence Brown29Utah Utes
  • AssistsObomate Abbey5Utah Utes
  • ReboundsKeanu Dawes9Utah Utes
  • PointsCayden Ward28Cal Poly Mustangs
  • AssistsPeter Bandelj5Cal Poly Mustangs
  • ReboundsCayden Ward8Cal Poly Mustangs

Recent form

Utah Utes

Last 10: 6-4Streak W581.3 scored · 78.8 allowed per game6-2 at home

  • W85-77vs Purdue Fort Wayne MastodonsNov 19
  • W85-79vs Sam Houston BearkatsNov 16
  • W87-69vs Holy Cross CrusadersNov 11
  • W92-89vs Weber State WildcatsNov 9
  • W84-75vs San José State SpartansNov 4
  • L72-87vs UCF KnightsMar 12
  • L74-85at BYU CougarsMar 9
  • L69-71vs West Virginia MountaineersMar 5
  • W99-73vs Arizona State Sun DevilsMar 2
  • L66-83at Arizona WildcatsFeb 27

Cal Poly Mustangs

Last 10: 6-4Streak L284.2 scored · 81.2 allowed per game4-4 away

  • L82-90at Montana GrizzliesNov 15
  • L79-93at Colorado State RamsNov 13
  • W73-71at Seattle U RedhawksNov 9
  • W101-79vs Pacific Lutheran LutesNov 6
  • L64-94at USC TrojansNov 4
  • L78-96at UC Irvine AnteatersMar 15
  • W96-83at UC Riverside HighlandersMar 14
  • W86-76at UC Davis AggiesMar 13
  • W83-69at Long Beach State BeachMar 9
  • W100-61vs Cal State Fullerton TitansMar 7

Standings

TeamOverallGames behindIn conference
UC Irvine23-12-15-5
Hawai'i24-9114-6
UC San Diego23-11312-8
Cal State Northridge20-14312-8
Cal State Fullerton18-16312-8
UC Davis19-14411-9
UC Santa Barbara18-14411-9
Cal Poly14-19510-10
Long Beach State10-2296-14
UC Riverside10-22105-15
Cal State Bakersfield8-24132-18
Arizona36-3-16-2
Houston30-7214-4
Iowa State29-8412-6
Kansas24-11412-6
Texas Tech23-11412-6
TCU23-12511-7
BYU23-1279-9
UCF21-1279-9
West Virginia21-1479-9
Cincinnati18-1579-9
Colorado17-1697-11
Arizona State17-1697-11
Oklahoma State20-15106-12
Baylor17-17106-12
Kansas State12-20133-15
Utah10-22142-16

Box score

StatCal Poly MustangsUtah Utes
Field goals30-6029-63
Field goal %5046
Three-pointers14-259-27
Three-point %5633
Free throws18-3118-22
Free throw %5882
Rebounds4232
Offensive rebounds106
Defensive rebounds3226
Assists1318
Steals87
Blocks55
Turnovers1916
Team turnovers11
Technical fouls10
Technical fouls, total10
Flagrant fouls00
Points off turnovers1215
Fast-break points1820
Points in the paint3238
Fouls2126
Largest lead155

How the scoring went

  1. 2nd Half60-53Terrence Brown made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Obomate Abbey.
  2. 2nd Half62-53Cayden Ward made Two Point Tip Shot.
  3. 2nd Half63-53Cayden Ward made Free Throw.
  4. 2nd Half63-55Kendyl Sanders made Layup.
  5. 2nd Half65-55Hamad Mousa made Layup.
  6. 2nd Half65-58Seydou Traore made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Obomate Abbey.
  7. 2nd Half66-58Guzman Vasilic made Free Throw.
  8. 2nd Half68-58Kieran Elliott made Layup.
  9. 2nd Half68-61Kendyl Sanders made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Seydou Traore.
  10. 2nd Half68-62Seydou Traore made Free Throw.
  11. 2nd Half71-62Jake Davis made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Guzman Vasilic.
  12. 2nd Half73-62Peter Bandelj made Layup.
  13. 2nd Half73-64Josh Hayes made Layup. Assisted by Seydou Traore.
  14. 2nd Half73-66Seydou Traore made Layup.
  15. 2nd Half73-69Jacob Patrick made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Seydou Traore.
  16. 2nd Half73-70Jacob Patrick made Free Throw.
  17. 2nd Half76-70Hamad Mousa made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Peter Bandelj.
  18. 2nd Half76-71Terrence Brown made Free Throw.
  19. 2nd Half76-72Terrence Brown made Free Throw.
  20. 2nd Half76-74Terrence Brown made Layup.
  21. 2nd Half77-74Peter Bandelj made Free Throw.
  22. 2nd Half78-74Jake Davis made Free Throw.
  23. 2nd Half79-74Jake Davis made Free Throw.
  24. 2nd Half81-74Jake Davis made Layup.
  25. 2nd Half81-76Terrence Brown made Layup.
  26. 2nd Half84-76Cayden Ward made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jake Davis.
  27. 2nd Half86-76Peter Bandelj made Jumper.
  28. 2nd Half87-76Cayden Ward made Free Throw.
  29. 2nd Half88-76Cayden Ward made Free Throw.
  30. 2nd Half88-78Keanu Dawes made Layup. Assisted by Don McHenry.
  31. 2nd Half88-79Keanu Dawes made Free Throw.
  32. 2nd Half89-79Hamad Mousa made Free Throw.
  33. 2nd Half89-80Terrence Brown made Free Throw.
  34. 2nd Half89-81Don McHenry made Free Throw.
  35. 2nd Half89-82Don McHenry made Free Throw.
  36. 2nd Half89-83Don McHenry made Free Throw.
  37. 2nd Half90-83Jake Davis made Free Throw.
  38. 2nd Half91-83Hamad Mousa made Free Throw.
  39. 2nd Half91-85Don McHenry made Layup. Assisted by Terrence Brown.
  40. 2nd Half92-85Hamad Mousa made Free Throw.

Win probability

Above the line favours Utah Utes, below favours Cal Poly Mustangs.

Venue

  • Jon M. Huntsman CenterSalt Lake City, UT
  • Attendance6163
  • OfficialsKipp Kissinger, Marques Pettigrew, Brooks Wells

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