Upcoming Event: Women's Basketball at Arizona on December 22, 2025 at Noon (MT)


1/16/2018 4:55 PM | Women's Basketball
About the Sun Devils: The Arizona State Sun Devils enters the game against Utah 13-5 overall and 4-2 in Pac-12 play, ranking No. 22 in this week's AP Poll. The Sun Devils were on a six-game winning streak heading into their weekend in Oregon, but dropped both contests against Oregon State (57-54) and Oregon (74-64). ASU keeps a close eye on the ball during games, ranking 11th in the NCAA in fewest turnovers (11.4 per game), also ranking sixth nationally in assist/turnover ratio. ASU is led by Kianna Ibis, who is averaging 13.6 points and 4.2 rebounds per game.
About the Wildcats: The Arizona Wildcats open the weekend with a 4-13 overall record and have yet to win a game in Pac-12 play (0-6). Their last win came in the non-conference finale against Southern Utah on Jan. 20 and have been on a six-game losing streak that began with an 89-55 loss on the road against the Utes. Arizona is led in scoring by JaLea Bennett who is averaging 15.0 points and 4.8 rebounds per game, ranking ninth in the Pac-12 through 17 games.
By the Numbers:
• 79: Utah is averaging 79 points per game in Pac-12 play.
• 46: Utah has 46 wins under the direction of Lynne Roberts.
• 17: Daneesha Provo is averaging 17.7 points per game in Pac-12 play, ranking seventh in the league.
• 10: Utah out-rebounds its opponents by an average of 10 per game, ranking 11th in the NCAA.
• 9: Out of Utah's 15-person roster, nine athletes are 6-0 or taller.
How to Tune in: The game against Arizona State will be stream live on theSunDevils.com with the game against Arizona on Sunday on Pac-12 Network, Pac-12 Mountain and Pac-12 Arizona with Krista Blunk and Joan Bonvicini calling the action. Live stats will be provided by both hosts (theSunDevils.com/ArizonaWildcats.com) with play-by-play action being called by Tyson Ewing on ESPN 700. Follow @UTAHWBB on Twitter/Instagram for updates.
Utes vs. The Pac-12: The Utes are 100-140 against the current members of the Pac-12. Since joining the Pac-12 in 2011-12, Utah is 39-75 in conference play.
Last time Out: Utah fell to the USC Trojans on Sunday, Jan. 14 58-47. In an uncharacteristic game, the Utes only shot 37-percent from the floor and committed 21 turnovers. Despite the offensive struggles, they held USC to 37-percent shooting and outrebounded the Women of Troy 41-31. Megan Huff was Utah's only double-digit scorer with 10 points while Emily Potter led the Utes in rebounding with 11.
Williams for Three: In 16 games, freshman Tori Williams has hit at least one three in 12 games, including two against USC (1/14). She has 32 on the season, ranking her sixth overall in the Pac-12 and first among freshmen. She is one of just 26 freshmen in the NCAA averaging 2.0 three-pointers made per game.
Pac-12 Elite: Emily Potter recorded 11 rebounds against USC (1/14), the third time this season she has had double-digit boards. It gives her 929 career rebounds, breaking into the top-25 all-time in Pac-12 history. She passed Cassie Harberts (USC, 925) and Markel Walker (UCLA, 925) to rank No. 24.
75 or Bust: Utah has shot 75-percent or better from the free throw line in four of the last five games, including its 85-percent against USC (1/14). The Utes are ranked second in the Pac-12 and 33rd in the NCAA in free throw percentage. Utah is the only team in the Pac-12 to have two players ranked in the top-10 in the league (Pac-12 games only) in free throw percentage.
Senior Experience: Emily Potter is one of just three seniors in the Pac-12 ranked in the top-five in field goal percentage through six games. She ranks fifth, shooting 56-percent from the field. She has shot 40-percent or higher in five of the last six games, including shooting 77-percent against UCLA (1/12) and 50-percent against USC (1/14).