Utah rides five-game winning streak into date with Bellarmine

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Utah is building serious momentum before Pac-12 play gets underway in late December.

The Utes (8-2) have reeled off five straight victories ahead of a first-time meeting with Bellarmine on Wednesday night in Salt Lake City.

Utah defeated Utah Valley 76-62 on Saturday for its most recent win. Branden Carlson led the way with 26 points, his third 20-point game of the season so far