SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Taison Chatman scored 15 points to lead Utah’s balanced offense in a 67-57 victory over Towson on Thursday night.

Chatman made five 3s off the bench and all four of his free-throw attempts for Utah (2-0). Alec Anigbata shot 9 of 11 from the line and led the starters with 13 points. Trey Campbell had nine points to go with six assists and five rebounds.

Jaquan Womac and Ben Roseborough scored 13 points apiece for Towson (0-2).

Towson had its last lead midway through the first half before Utah closed on a 16-7 surge for a 27-19 advantage at the break. Campbell’s 3-pointer ended a 10-3 spurt to start the second half and the Utes led by 15 points.

With 4:08 to play, Roseborough hit a 3 to pull Towson to 55-49. The Tigers got within six points twice more but couldn’t take the lead.

The Utes shot 56% (10 of 18) from the floor, including four made 3s, in the second half.

It was the first meeting between the teams.

Up next

Towson: Hosts Long Island on Monday.

Utah: Hosts Weber State on Tuesday.

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