SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Spencer Jones scored 22 points, shooting 8-for-12, and reserve Michael Jones scored 15 as Stanford beat Utah 78-72 on Thursday night for its fifth straight victory.
Michael O'Connell and Brandon Angel both scored 11 for Stanford. The 11 points were a season-best for O'Connell, who also added seven rebounds. Harrison Ingram led the team with six assists, and hit a pair of clutch free throws down the stretch to secure the victory.
Stanford (10-12, 4-7) has won four straight in the Pac-12, while also beating Chicago State in the middle of its current run. The Cardinal shot 10-for-18 (55.6%) from 3-point range, which are the most for Stanford this season in a conference game. Stanford entered the matchup ranked second in conference play in made 3-pointers per game.
The Cardinal never trailed, and held a 36-33 advantage on the glass and a 24-20 advantage in scoring in the paint.
Marco Anthony's layup with 6:39 remaining before halftime tied it for Utah (15-9, 8-5) at 24-all. But Stanford seized control and proceeded to outscore Utah 22-7 to close the half and led 46-31 at intermission.
The Utes got back in it using the first 10 minutes of the second half and reduced their deficit to 57-54 on a three with 11:55 left but never got closer.
The Cardinal stays on the road to play Colorado on Sunday. Utah hosts Cal on Sunday.