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Oral Roberts
Utah To Host ORU In Non-Conference Finale
12/19/2017 4:25 PM | Women's Basketball
Game 11 vs. Oral Roberts
Date: Thursday, Dec. 21
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah (Jon M. Huntsman Center)
Video: UtahUtes.com
Radio: Utah Radio Sports Network (ESPN700)
Talent: Tyson Ewing (2nd year)
Live Stats: UtahUtes.com
The Basics: The University of Utah women's basketball team will host its final non-conference game when Oral Roberts visits the Huntsman Center on Thursday, Dec. 21 at 1 p.m. MT.
Home Sweet Home: The Utes are 496-102 all-time in the Jon M. Huntsman Center, holding a winning home record for three straight seasons and in five of the last six seasons. The Utes are 6-0 in Salt Lake City this season.
About the Golden Eagles: The Oral Roberts Golden Eagles enter the game against the Utes 8-4 overall. ORU started the season by dropping its first two games, including a 70-46 loss at UT Arlington, who Utah beat 71-41 at home this season. After starting the season on a skid, the Golden Eagles have won seven of its last eight games, including the last two. ORU is led by Faith Ihim, who is averaging 13.3 points and 7.6 rebounds per game.
Game Promotion: Utah's game against Oral Roberts is its annual Toys 4 Tots game. Fans can bring one unwrapped toy for FREE admission to the game.
By the Numbers:
• 42: Utah has 42 wins under the direction of Lynne Roberts.
• 14: Utah will appear on the Pac-12 Networks 14 times this season.
• 9: Out of Utah's 15-person roster, nine athletes are 6-0 or taller.
• 4: Utah has four student-athletes who hail from other countries including (Canada, Finland).
• 4: The Utes return four seniors this season in Wendy Anae, Tanaeya BoClair, Tilar Clark and Emily Potter.
• 3: Utah returns three starters this season in Emily Potter, Tanaeya BoClair and Erika Bean.
• 2: Back-to-back seasons in postseason play (WNIT in 2016, 2017).
How to Tune in: The game against Oral Roberts will be streamed live on UtahUtes.com with live stats also provided by UtahUtes.com. Fans can also catch play-by-play action on ESPN700 with Tyson Ewing calling the shots. Follow @UtahWBB on Twitter/Instagram for live updates.
Utes vs. The Summit League: The Utes are 9-2 all-time against the current nine members of the Summit League. The last time Utah played against a team from the Summit League was in Lynne Roberts' first year (2015), defeating South Dakota 66-59 in their season opener.
Last time Out: Utah played its second straight in-state road game on Monday, Dec. 18, defeating the Utah State Aggies, 79-44. Tilar Clark, who began her collegiate career at Utah State, led the Utes in scoring with 17 points, shooting 6-for-9 from the field while adding five rebounds. Emily Potter chipped in 16 points and nine rebounds with Megan Huff (15 points) and Tori Williams (10 points) rounding out Utah's double-digit scorers.
Shooting For 50: Utah shot 52.5-percent from the field against Utah State (12/18), the third time this season the Utes have shot 50-percent or better. Utah's best shooting percentage this season was 59-percent against Incarnate Word (11/24). Utah ranks 22nd in the country and fourth in the Pac-12 in field goal percentage this season (.469) and is 8-0 this season when shooting 40-percent or higher.
Familiar Arena: Senior Tilar Clark saw herself in a familiar arena against Utah State (12/18) after starting her collegiate career there in 2014-15. Clark had her best outing as a Ute against the Aggies, scoring 17 points (6-for-9 shooting), adding five rebounds and a block.
Strength in Numbers: Utah had four players score in double-digits against Utah State (12/18), the fifth time this season that Utah has had four-or-more players in double figures. The Utes are 5-0 this season when they have 4+ players with 10+ points.
Stealing Game: Erika Bean is leading the team this season in steals with 19, tying for eighth in the Pac-12. She tied her career-high against Utah State (12/18) with five. Oddly enough the last time she grabbed five steals was against the Aggies in 2016.
Date: Thursday, Dec. 21
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah (Jon M. Huntsman Center)
Video: UtahUtes.com
Radio: Utah Radio Sports Network (ESPN700)
Talent: Tyson Ewing (2nd year)
Live Stats: UtahUtes.com
The Basics: The University of Utah women's basketball team will host its final non-conference game when Oral Roberts visits the Huntsman Center on Thursday, Dec. 21 at 1 p.m. MT.
Home Sweet Home: The Utes are 496-102 all-time in the Jon M. Huntsman Center, holding a winning home record for three straight seasons and in five of the last six seasons. The Utes are 6-0 in Salt Lake City this season.
About the Golden Eagles: The Oral Roberts Golden Eagles enter the game against the Utes 8-4 overall. ORU started the season by dropping its first two games, including a 70-46 loss at UT Arlington, who Utah beat 71-41 at home this season. After starting the season on a skid, the Golden Eagles have won seven of its last eight games, including the last two. ORU is led by Faith Ihim, who is averaging 13.3 points and 7.6 rebounds per game.
Game Promotion: Utah's game against Oral Roberts is its annual Toys 4 Tots game. Fans can bring one unwrapped toy for FREE admission to the game.
By the Numbers:
• 42: Utah has 42 wins under the direction of Lynne Roberts.
• 14: Utah will appear on the Pac-12 Networks 14 times this season.
• 9: Out of Utah's 15-person roster, nine athletes are 6-0 or taller.
• 4: Utah has four student-athletes who hail from other countries including (Canada, Finland).
• 4: The Utes return four seniors this season in Wendy Anae, Tanaeya BoClair, Tilar Clark and Emily Potter.
• 3: Utah returns three starters this season in Emily Potter, Tanaeya BoClair and Erika Bean.
• 2: Back-to-back seasons in postseason play (WNIT in 2016, 2017).
How to Tune in: The game against Oral Roberts will be streamed live on UtahUtes.com with live stats also provided by UtahUtes.com. Fans can also catch play-by-play action on ESPN700 with Tyson Ewing calling the shots. Follow @UtahWBB on Twitter/Instagram for live updates.
Utes vs. The Summit League: The Utes are 9-2 all-time against the current nine members of the Summit League. The last time Utah played against a team from the Summit League was in Lynne Roberts' first year (2015), defeating South Dakota 66-59 in their season opener.
Last time Out: Utah played its second straight in-state road game on Monday, Dec. 18, defeating the Utah State Aggies, 79-44. Tilar Clark, who began her collegiate career at Utah State, led the Utes in scoring with 17 points, shooting 6-for-9 from the field while adding five rebounds. Emily Potter chipped in 16 points and nine rebounds with Megan Huff (15 points) and Tori Williams (10 points) rounding out Utah's double-digit scorers.
Shooting For 50: Utah shot 52.5-percent from the field against Utah State (12/18), the third time this season the Utes have shot 50-percent or better. Utah's best shooting percentage this season was 59-percent against Incarnate Word (11/24). Utah ranks 22nd in the country and fourth in the Pac-12 in field goal percentage this season (.469) and is 8-0 this season when shooting 40-percent or higher.
Familiar Arena: Senior Tilar Clark saw herself in a familiar arena against Utah State (12/18) after starting her collegiate career there in 2014-15. Clark had her best outing as a Ute against the Aggies, scoring 17 points (6-for-9 shooting), adding five rebounds and a block.
Strength in Numbers: Utah had four players score in double-digits against Utah State (12/18), the fifth time this season that Utah has had four-or-more players in double figures. The Utes are 5-0 this season when they have 4+ players with 10+ points.
Stealing Game: Erika Bean is leading the team this season in steals with 19, tying for eighth in the Pac-12. She tied her career-high against Utah State (12/18) with five. Oddly enough the last time she grabbed five steals was against the Aggies in 2016.
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