Utah got off to a hot start and never looked back as it defeated rival Colorado 78-69 Sunday at Jon M. Huntsman Center. The Runnin' Utes led at half 41-19 but saw that lead slip away in the second where they were outscored 50-37. Sedrick Barefield had 22 points while Timmy Allen added 21 and 10 rebounds for Utah. Buffs' Shane Gatling finished with 21 points.