The Utes (13-11, 5-8 in Big 12) are attempting to put themselves in the best position possible for the Big 12 tournament. It’s the first game between these two teams this season. Follow along for more updates from the game: RELATED: Kansas basketball vs Utah: Scouting report,

Everything you need to know and LIVE updates as Kansas takes their first Big 12 conference road trip ever into the Beehive State.

The Jayhawks obviously hope to return to Lawrence on a three-game win streak. After beating Colorado at Allen Fieldhouse Tuesday, their next obstacle is beating the Utes on their home turf in Utah. The key for the Jayhawks will be forcing the Utes to turn over the ball. Utah’s prone to security issues in that regard.

The Kansas Jayhawks are in Salt Lake City for a 9 p.m. Saturday game against the Utah Utes (followed by a game at BYU early next week).

Utah faces a tough test on Saturday night as they host No. 17 Kansas in a Big 12 showdown. The Utes (13-11, 5-8 Big 12) are looking to end a two-game losing streak, while the Jayhawks (17-7, 8-5 Big 12) aim to maintain their strong defensive play after a 71-59 win over Colorado.