Utah takes down VCU 74-54 in NIT quarterfinals

SALT LAKE CITY — Gabe Madsen scored 18 points on six 3-pointers in Utah’s 74-54 victory against VCU on Wednesday night in the NIT quarterfinals. Utah (22-14) advances to play Indiana State on Tuesday in the semifinals. Madsen shot 6 for 13 for the Utes. Branden Carlson scored 17 points, going 7 of 13 (3 for 5 from 3-point range). Deivon Smith went 6 of 11 from the field (2 for 3 from 3-point range) to finish with 15 points. The Rams (24-14) were led in scoring by Sean Bairstow,...