SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Lazar Stefanovic had 15 points and six assists, Branden Carlson had his third double-double of the season and Utah beat California 61-46 on Sunday, the Runnin' Utes' fifth consecutive win in the series.

Carlson finished with 12 points, 13 rebounds and four blocks for Utah (16-9, 9-5 Pac-12).

Jaxon Brenchley converted a three-point play, hit a 3-pointer and made a layup before Stefanovic hit a 3-pointer to cap an 11-0 spurt that made it 22-18 with five minutes left in the first half and Utah never again trailed. Stefanovic made a layup and another 3 as the Runnin' Utes scored seven of the final nine points in the first half to take a five-point lead into intermission.