Utah Utes' Epic 4OT Loss in 1961
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Utah Utes mens basketball team played a record-breaking four-overtime game in 1961, scoring 120 points in a 127-120 loss to St. Josephs. The team, coached by Jack Gardner, had a rich history, including a national title in 1944. Despite the loss, the team gained national attention and drew big crowds. Later, St. Josephs players were involved in a point-shaving scandal, tainting their victory. Utahs basketball program continued to thrive, reaching the Final Four in 1966 and the Sweet Sixteens in the 1990s.
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