Manti took care of business in their home opener on Friday. They strolled past the Uintah Utes with points to spare, taking the game 73-54.
Manti's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Dax Anderson, who went 8 for 17 en route to 24 points plus six rebounds and four steals. The dominant performance also gave Anderson a new career-high in assists (three). Carter Mason was another key player, going 7 for 14 en route to 18 points plus six assists and five rebounds.
Defeat or not, Uintah got some senior leadership from Dauson Gardiner and Gideon Owen. Gardiner went 8 for 14 en route to 20 points plus seven rebounds and two steals, while Owen dropped a double-double on 14 points and 11 rebounds.
Manti will take on Grand County at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Uintah has already played their next game, a 59-52 win against Richfield on the 23rd.
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