THE GAME
The University of Utah women's basketball program is looking to bounce back with a short turnaround on Thursday, Nov. 7 when they take on the Xavier Musketeers. The game is set for a 5 p.m. MT tip off in the Cintas Center.
ON THE ROAD
Utah is 24-27 on the road under the direction of head coach
Lynne Roberts (0-1 in 2019-20, 5-6 in 2018-19, 7-7 in 2017-18, 6-6 in 2016-17, 6-7 in 2015-16).
NEXT UP
The Utes will have a nine-day stretch between games after the Xavier game, taking on the South Dakota Coyotes on Saturday, Nov. 16 for their home opener. The game is scheduled for a 12 p.m. MT tip with admission to the game being FREE! Utah fans will have the chance to win multiple game day experiences at the women's basketball game for Utah's football game against UCLA that evening at 6 p.m. MT.
THREE POINTERS
• The Utes are coming off their first 20-win season since 2012-13. It was head coach
Lynne Roberts' first 20-win season since taking over in 2015-16 and it marked the third time in her four years at the helm that the Utes have had 18+ wins.
• Utah ranked as high as No. 14 in the AP and Coaches polls last season, the first time the Utes have been ranked since 2008. It was the eighth time in program history that Utah has landed inside the top 15.
• In Utah's season opening game against Cincinnati, Utah's three double digit scorers (
Niyah Becker, So., 13 points;
Lola Pendande, Fr., 12 points;
Brynna Maxwell, Fr., 11 points) were all underclassmen, accounting for 58-percent of Utah's total points (62).
HOW TO TUNE IN
Utah's game against Xavier will have a live video stream and live stats provided by the Musketeers with the link also being available on UtahUtes.com. Fans can also tune in on ESPN 700 and listen to in to play-by-play announcer Tyson Ewing call the shots.
TICKETS!
Season tickets for Utah Women's basketball can be purchased by calling 801-581-UTIX or visit www.UtahTickets.com. Fans can also join the Crimson Craze for the 2019-20 season and enjoy exclusive access to the team!