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The University of Utah Athletics
Friday, January 26
Salt Lake City, Utah
6:00 PM
University of Utah
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Oregon State
Utah Set To Host #17 Oregon State, #7 Oregon
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Game 19 vs. #17 Oregon State (PINKOUT)
Date: Friday, Jan. 26
Time: 6 p.m. MT
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah (Jon M. Huntsman Center)
TV: Pac-12 Networks
Talent: Krista Blunk
Radio: Utah Radio Sports Network (ESPN 700)
Talent: Tyson Ewing (2nd year)
Live Stats: UtahUtes.com
Game 20 vs. #7 Oregon
Date: Sunday, Jan. 28
Time: 12 p.m. MT
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah (Jon M. Huntsman Center)
TV: Pac-12 Networks (P12 Mountain, P12 Oregon)
Talent: Krista Blunk, Layshia Clarendon
Radio: Utah Radio Sports Network (ESPN 700)
Talent: Tyson Ewing (2nd year)
Live Stats: UtahUtes.com
The Basics: The University of Utah women's basketball team, who is receiving votes this week in the AP and coaches polls, welcomes two top-25 ranked teams to the Huntsman Center in No. 17 Oregon State and No. 7 Oregon. The Utes get started on Friday, Jan. 26 vs. the Beavers at 6 p.m. and then move on to the Ducks on Sunday, Jan. 28 at noon. Both games will air on the Pac-12 Networks.
Date: Friday, Jan. 26
Time: 6 p.m. MT
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah (Jon M. Huntsman Center)
TV: Pac-12 Networks
Talent: Krista Blunk
Radio: Utah Radio Sports Network (ESPN 700)
Talent: Tyson Ewing (2nd year)
Live Stats: UtahUtes.com
Game 20 vs. #7 Oregon
Date: Sunday, Jan. 28
Time: 12 p.m. MT
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah (Jon M. Huntsman Center)
TV: Pac-12 Networks (P12 Mountain, P12 Oregon)
Talent: Krista Blunk, Layshia Clarendon
Radio: Utah Radio Sports Network (ESPN 700)
Talent: Tyson Ewing (2nd year)
Live Stats: UtahUtes.com
The Basics: The University of Utah women's basketball team, who is receiving votes this week in the AP and coaches polls, welcomes two top-25 ranked teams to the Huntsman Center in No. 17 Oregon State and No. 7 Oregon. The Utes get started on Friday, Jan. 26 vs. the Beavers at 6 p.m. and then move on to the Ducks on Sunday, Jan. 28 at noon. Both games will air on the Pac-12 Networks.
Home Sweet Home: The Utes are 497-104 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 8-3 in Salt Lake City this season.
Game Promotions: Utah's game against Oregon State is its annual Pinkout game with FREE admission if you wear pink. The first 400 fans will receive Utah basketball pinkout shirts and the first 500 fans will receive pink Utah basketball 3-pointer signs. The game against Oregon will be Post Game Yoga powered by CorePower Yoga, taking place on the court after the game. Fans can register online or contact Utah Athletics Marketing.
About the Beavers: The Oregon State Beavers come to the Huntsman Center 14-5 overall and 5-3 in Pac-12 play, identical to the Utes. The Beavers are No. 17 in this week's AP Top 25, averaging 76.5 points per game to rank second in the Pac-12 in scoring offense. They have three players averaging in double figures, led by Marie Gulich, who is scoring 17.1 points per game (19.4 in conference games only) to rank in the top-five in the Pac-12.
About the Ducks: The Oregon Ducks head into the weekend ranked No. 6 in the AP Top 25 with an 18-3 overall record. Oregon is leading the Pac-12 at 7-1 with the No. 1 scoring offense in the conference and No. 10 in the NCAA, averaging 84.2 points per game. All five of Oregon's starters are averaging in double-digits, led by Sabrina Ionescu, who is putting up 19.8 points and 7.1 rebounds per game. She leads the Pac-12 in scoring and assists (7.3 per game).
By the Numbers:
• 48: Utah has 48 wins under the direction of Lynne Roberts.
• 29: Utah averages 29 defensive rebounds in conference play, ranking first in the Pac-12.
• 12: Utah is 12-2 this season when shooting 40-percent or higher.
• 10: Utah out-rebounds its opponents by an average of 10.3 per game, ranking No. 7 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 Oregon State will be on the Pac-12 Network with Krista Blunk on the call. Against Oregon, the Utes will be on Pac-12 Mountain and Pac-12 Oregon with Blunk being joined by Layshia Clarendon. Live stats will be provided by UtahUtes.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 102-140 against the current members of the Pac-12. Since joining the Pac-12 in 2011-12, Utah is 41-75 in conference play.
Last time Out: Utah completed its second road sweep of the season with an 80-56 win over Arizona on Sunday. The Utes shot 52-percent from the floor and 44-percent from the three also out-rebounding the Wildcats 40-20. Megan Huff led the Utes with 17 points and nine rebounds with Tori Williams chipping in 15 points on 5-for-10 shooting. Daneesha Provo also scored in double-figures, adding 12 points along with seven rebounds.
Defensive Difference: Under the direction of head coach Lynne Roberts and the current staff, the Utes are 25-2 when holding an opponent to 60 points or less. Utah has held nine opponents to less than 60 points this season, including the last three.
Freshman of the Week: Utah true freshman Tori Williams was named the Pac-12 Freshman of the Week for her performances against Arizona State (1/19) and Arizona(1/21). She averaged 12.5 points per game, 3.5 rebounds and 3.0 assists while only having one turnover.
Last Seven: In six of the last seven games, Megan Huff has had at least five rebounds and 10 points, averaging 14.3 points and 8.1 rebounds through those games. She is averaging 14.3 points and 8.8 rebounds in Pac-12 play, ranking fourth in total rebounds.
Swat Stats: Emily Potter has had two-or-more blocks in five straight games, including her three against Arizona (1/21). In conference games only, Potter is averaging 2.3 blocks per game to tie for third in the Pac-12
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