It could also refer to the final score, as Utah lost to the No. 25 Bears 81-56 at a two-thirds full but still raucous Foster Pavilion on New Year’s Eve. The game was only close enough to be considered competitive for a few minutes,

Utah had an awful shooting day. The Utes simply had a bad day all around on the offensive end, as they shot 31.8% from the field and hit only 7 of 30 3-pointers. Those shooting struggles extended to the free-throw line — an issue that’s plagued them for most of the season — as Utah made 7 of 13.

VJ Edgecombe scored 19 points to lead No. 25 Baylor to a Big 12 season-opening 81-56 rout of conference newcomer Utah on Tuesday in Waco, Texas. Norchad Omier contributed 15