Alec Anigbata scores 16 of his 21 points in the second half, helping Utah beat Weber State 85-64 on Tuesday night

SALT LAKE CITY -- Alec Anigbata scored 16 of his 21 points in the second half to help Utah pull away and beat Weber State 85-64 on Tuesday night.

Utah opened the second half on a 14-4 run for a 44-41 advantage. The Wildcats had their last lead, 50-48, with 12:16 remaining. The Utes answered with a 18-0 run, with Anigbata making a 3-pointer and dunk, and reserve Babacar Faye hitting consecutive dunks during the stretch.

Trailing 37-30 at halftime, the Utes shot 71% (20 of 28) from the floor after the break, made 4 of 8 from long range and 11 of 15 at the free-throw line.

Anigbata made three 3s and was 6-of-9 shooting from the floor and 6 of 8 from the line. Jackson Holcombe added 18 points for Utah (3-0). Trey Campbell scored 13 points and matched a career best with 10 assists. Taison Chatman chipped in with 10 points off the bench.

Dylan Warlick scored 22 points on 10-of-15 shooting to lead Weber State (0-3). Augustine Ekwe added 16 points and seven rebounds.

Weber State: at home against Lincoln on Saturday.

Utah: hosts Washington on Saturday.

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