Utah To Take On Long Beach State Friday

Friday, November 16

Salt Lake City, UT

7:00 PM

University of Utah

Long Beach State

11/14/2018 4:26 PM | Women's Basketball

Game Notes (PDF)

Game 3 vs. Long Beach State
Date: Friday, Nov. 16
Time: 7 p.m. MT
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah (Jon M. Huntsman Center)
Radio: ESPN 700
Video Stream: www.UtahUtes.com
Live Stats: www.UtahUtes.com

The Basics: The University of Utah women's basketball program is sticking around the Huntsman Center this week as they host its second of three straight home games on Friday, Nov. 16. Long Beach State will come to town on Friday for a 7 p.m. MT tip.

How to Tune In: The game against Long Beach State will be streamed live on UtahUtes.com. Fans can also catch the game in action on the radio with Tyson Ewing calling the shots on ESPN 700.

The Opponent: Long Beach State has opened the season with two losses, falling to Cal Baptist (85-83) and Pac-12 foe USC (86-50). Despite the 0-2 start, the Beach have three players averaging in double figures in Shanaijah Davison (17.5), Jasmine Hardy (12.5) and Naomi Hunt (11.0). Through two games, Long Beach State is leading the Big West and ranks in the top 30 nationally in three-pointers made per game, averaging 10.5.

Game Promotions: Friday night is Superhero Night! Costumes are encouraged! The first 100 kids receive a Superhero cape, mask and slap bracelet. Fans can also purchase the Friday Family Food Package which is $10. It includes general admission tickets to each Friday women's basketball game and unique concession vouchers per game. For more information, visit UtahTickets.com or call 801-587-9894.

Last Time Against Long Beach State: The last time that Utah and Long Beach State battled was in 2013 in the opening round of the WNIT. Utah came away with a 56-49 win, sparking a run to the WNIT championship game. The Utes were led by Michelle Plouffe, who scored 17 points and also grabbed 14 rebounds. Taryn Wicijowski (12 pts) and Iwalani Rodrigues (10 pts) also scored in double digits while current video coordinator Rachel Messer added nine points and two rebounds.

Three Pointers:
• Utah has two players averaging double doubles in Dre'Una Edwards (13 ppg, 12.5 rpg) and Megan Huff (18 ppg, 11.5 rpg). They are tied for seventh in the nation.
• Utah secured its 900th program win with the 72-62 victory over Alabama on Tuesday night.
• The Utes are ranked No. 24 in the nation in rebounds per game (49.5) and are out-rebounding their opponents by 18.5 (ranks No. 19 nationally).

Last Time Out: Utah won its home opener against the Alabama Crimson Tide on Nov. 13, 72-62. Utah had five players reach double figures, led by senior Megan Huff with 21 points and 12 rebounds. Dre'Una Edwards had 10 points and 10 boards while Daneesha Provo (12 pts), Kiana Moore (11 pts) and Dru Gylten (10 pts) all reached double-digits as well.

Utah vs. The Big West: Utah is 20-6 against the current members of the Big West Conference, including holding a 4-2 record over Long Beach State. The last time Utah faced off against an opponent from the Big West was when they fell to UC Davis in the first round of the WNIT in 2017. Graduate transfer Sarah Porter will feel at home playing against the Beach after playing for UC Santa Barbara for two seasons.

Home Openers: Utah is 4-0 in home openers since Lynne Roberts took over in 2015-16 and is 39-6 all-time in home openers.

900 Club: Entering the season, there are only 28 teams with 900 program wins and just one from the Pac-12 (Stanford). With its two wins to open this season, Utah has 900 wins in program history, ranking them No. 29 among the all-time winningest programs (based on wins).

Huff on the Swat: Megan Huff came away with a career-high four blocks against Alabama after having three on three separate occasions last season. The Utes are currently tied for second in the Pac-12 in blocks (4.5 bpg) with Huff tied for second individually.

Dru Dishes: In her first two games in a Utah uniform, redshirt freshman Dru gylten has led the Utes in assists with six at Nevada and seven against Alabama. She ranks fifth in the Pac-12 and in the top 40 nationally in assists per game (6.5).

Quick Impact: All 10 of Utah's eligible players have scored this season with five freshmen accounting for 67 of the Utes' 146 points (45%).

Straight Starts: Senior Erika Bean leads the team in games played (98). She has started in 63, including the last 43.