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vs Western Colorado (EXHIBITION)
Sunday, January 14
Salt Lake City, UT
12:00 PM
University of Utah
12-5,2-3Pac-12
93
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56
California
12-5,2-3Pac-12
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California
9
12
17
18
56
Utah
18
29
23
23
93
No. 19 Utah Cruised to 93-56 Victory Over #RV Cal
1/14/2024 3:47 PM | Women's Basketball
SALT LAKE CITY – The No. 19 Utah Utes cruised to victory over #RV California Sunday afternoon with the Utes coming away with the 93-56 victory.
Utah had five Utes score in double figures and big contributions from off the bench for a complete game. The Utes were led by Ines Vieira who had 19 points, five assists, five steals and four rebounds. Reese Ross came off the bench for the game high 10 rebounds. Utah is now 12-5 overall on the season and 2-3 in Pac-12 play.
GAME SUMMARY
The Utes hit their stride early in the game by stringing together an 11-1 run to take an 18-9 lead at the end of the first quarter.
Utah had a big second quarter putting up 29 points for the highest scoring quarter of the game. The Utes ended the first half with five unanswered points including a driving lay-up that drew the foul for a three point play from Kennady McQueen. As the first half ended Utah had a 47-21 lead.
The Utes pushed their lead to 30 after a 9-0 run early in the third quarter. Utah held Cal scoreless for the final four minutes of the third quarter and went on a 7-0 run to push for a 70-38 lead going into the final quarter.
The Bears hit back-to-back threes to start the fourth quarter but Utah responded with its biggest run of the game. Alissa Pili did some work in the paint that sparked the 13-0 run for the Utes. With three minutes remaining in the game, Matyson Wilke drove for two to give the Utes a 43-point lead, the largest of the game. Utah ended the game with a 93-56 victory over the Golden Bears.
Utah had all five starters score in double figures and were led by Vieira's 19 points, five assists, five steals and four rebounds. Pili dropped 18 points and recorded six rebounds and five assists. McQueen and Jenna Johnson each had 14 points. Johnson went 6-7 from the field while McQueen went 5-6 and 3-3 from the line. Young was the final Ute to hit double figures as she put up 11.
Wilke came off the bench to add eight points for Utah going 3-3 from the field. Ross also came off the bench and made an impact, dominating the boards pulling down 10 rebounds.
COMPARISON
Utah ended the game shooting 63.3 percent from the field while California shot 32.8 percent. Utah made only five from beyond the arc but still shot 33.3 percent. Cal shot 25 percent from three and knocked down eight. Utah hit 85.7 percent from the line while Cal finished the game at 80.0 percent from the line.
Utah nearly doubled Cal's efforts on the boards, out rebounding the Bears 41-24. The Utes dominated in the paint scoring 66 points while the Bears scored just 16.
HEAR FROM THE UTES
Lynne Roberts, Head Coach
Opening Statement…
"I'm incredibly proud of our team. You know, the last two games against Arizona and then against Stanford have been really hard. But, yesterday when we met as a team for the first time since, I was so impressed with their fortitude and confidence to move forward. I think what you saw today was just a motivated, ticked off team that felt like we were starting to play to our potential. The rotations and benches through the last two games played really well, which is going to matter. The whole team contributed with all five starters in double figures. Just a great win, and a statement when after the last couple games have been so hard, proud of my team."
On Ines Vieira's performance
"What can you say about Ines? That was quite a game. It's not very often you get a standing ovation when you come out. It's never happened to me. She just did a tremendous job of leading the way, setting the tone, defending, and she took great shots, just playing at such a high level, and the team is feeding off of that. So I'm proud of her."
On the difference in game scheme…
"I think the goal coming in was to try to pound it inside and score inside. This road trip is hard for teams that come. At Colorado, they're at elevation. They get on a flight and fly here, they're at elevation, it's cold, and both teams are really good. It's hard. I knew that we might be able to get them on the ropes if we just ran and pounded it inside. And it was at some point in the fourth quarter, Gavin next to me said 'we have 70 points and we've only hit two threes,' which is unique for our team. We'll take what the defense gives us. If they're going to fly out on our shooters then we're gonna pound it inside."
Ines Viera, #2, Guard
On her performance against Cal…
"I told Coach this year that one of the many reasons why I didn't have more minutes last year was because I didn't trust myself and I wasn't really contributing on the offensive point. So, I tried to change my mindset this year and just have more confidence and trust in myself. My teammates trust me and my coach trusts me, so now there's no doubt."
The Utes are now 12-5 overall on the season and 2-3 in Pac-12.
Pili's 18 points edged the forward past 1,000 points as a Ute. She accomplished the feat in just 48 games. Before Pili, Megan Huff and Julie Krommenhoek each did it in 59 games. Pili now has 1,015 points as a Ute and 1,810 career points.
Utah will host USC in the Huntsman Center on Jan. 19 and UCLA on Jan. 22 before hitting the road to Oregon Jan. 26 and Oregon State Jan. 28.
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Fans can follow along on social media (Twitter: @UtahWBB | Instagram: @UtahWBB | Facebook: Facebook.com/UtahWBB).
Utah had five Utes score in double figures and big contributions from off the bench for a complete game. The Utes were led by Ines Vieira who had 19 points, five assists, five steals and four rebounds. Reese Ross came off the bench for the game high 10 rebounds. Utah is now 12-5 overall on the season and 2-3 in Pac-12 play.
GAME SUMMARY
The Utes hit their stride early in the game by stringing together an 11-1 run to take an 18-9 lead at the end of the first quarter.
Utah had a big second quarter putting up 29 points for the highest scoring quarter of the game. The Utes ended the first half with five unanswered points including a driving lay-up that drew the foul for a three point play from Kennady McQueen. As the first half ended Utah had a 47-21 lead.
The Utes pushed their lead to 30 after a 9-0 run early in the third quarter. Utah held Cal scoreless for the final four minutes of the third quarter and went on a 7-0 run to push for a 70-38 lead going into the final quarter.
The Bears hit back-to-back threes to start the fourth quarter but Utah responded with its biggest run of the game. Alissa Pili did some work in the paint that sparked the 13-0 run for the Utes. With three minutes remaining in the game, Matyson Wilke drove for two to give the Utes a 43-point lead, the largest of the game. Utah ended the game with a 93-56 victory over the Golden Bears.
LEADERSA little Pili to McQueen magic ??#GoUtes
— Utah Women's Basketball (@UTAHWBB) January 14, 2024
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Utah had all five starters score in double figures and were led by Vieira's 19 points, five assists, five steals and four rebounds. Pili dropped 18 points and recorded six rebounds and five assists. McQueen and Jenna Johnson each had 14 points. Johnson went 6-7 from the field while McQueen went 5-6 and 3-3 from the line. Young was the final Ute to hit double figures as she put up 11.
Wilke came off the bench to add eight points for Utah going 3-3 from the field. Ross also came off the bench and made an impact, dominating the boards pulling down 10 rebounds.
COMPARISON
Utah ended the game shooting 63.3 percent from the field while California shot 32.8 percent. Utah made only five from beyond the arc but still shot 33.3 percent. Cal shot 25 percent from three and knocked down eight. Utah hit 85.7 percent from the line while Cal finished the game at 80.0 percent from the line.
Utah nearly doubled Cal's efforts on the boards, out rebounding the Bears 41-24. The Utes dominated in the paint scoring 66 points while the Bears scored just 16.
HEAR FROM THE UTES
Lynne Roberts, Head Coach
Opening Statement…
"I'm incredibly proud of our team. You know, the last two games against Arizona and then against Stanford have been really hard. But, yesterday when we met as a team for the first time since, I was so impressed with their fortitude and confidence to move forward. I think what you saw today was just a motivated, ticked off team that felt like we were starting to play to our potential. The rotations and benches through the last two games played really well, which is going to matter. The whole team contributed with all five starters in double figures. Just a great win, and a statement when after the last couple games have been so hard, proud of my team."
On Ines Vieira's performance
"What can you say about Ines? That was quite a game. It's not very often you get a standing ovation when you come out. It's never happened to me. She just did a tremendous job of leading the way, setting the tone, defending, and she took great shots, just playing at such a high level, and the team is feeding off of that. So I'm proud of her."
On the difference in game scheme…
"I think the goal coming in was to try to pound it inside and score inside. This road trip is hard for teams that come. At Colorado, they're at elevation. They get on a flight and fly here, they're at elevation, it's cold, and both teams are really good. It's hard. I knew that we might be able to get them on the ropes if we just ran and pounded it inside. And it was at some point in the fourth quarter, Gavin next to me said 'we have 70 points and we've only hit two threes,' which is unique for our team. We'll take what the defense gives us. If they're going to fly out on our shooters then we're gonna pound it inside."
Ines Viera, #2, Guard
On her performance against Cal…
"I told Coach this year that one of the many reasons why I didn't have more minutes last year was because I didn't trust myself and I wasn't really contributing on the offensive point. So, I tried to change my mindset this year and just have more confidence and trust in myself. My teammates trust me and my coach trusts me, so now there's no doubt."
NOTABLESShe's a thief securing that bag @inesvieira03 #GoUtes
— Utah Women's Basketball (@UTAHWBB) January 14, 2024
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The Utes are now 12-5 overall on the season and 2-3 in Pac-12.
Pili's 18 points edged the forward past 1,000 points as a Ute. She accomplished the feat in just 48 games. Before Pili, Megan Huff and Julie Krommenhoek each did it in 59 games. Pili now has 1,015 points as a Ute and 1,810 career points.
UP NEXTFASTEST UTE TO 1?0?0?0?
— Utah Women's Basketball (@UTAHWBB) January 14, 2024
With this move @alissa_pili becomes the fastest Ute (48 games) to score 1,000 points. #GoUtes
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Utah will host USC in the Huntsman Center on Jan. 19 and UCLA on Jan. 22 before hitting the road to Oregon Jan. 26 and Oregon State Jan. 28.
FOLLOW THE UTES
Fans can follow along on social media (Twitter: @UtahWBB | Instagram: @UtahWBB | Facebook: Facebook.com/UtahWBB).
Thunder always comes after LIGHTNING ??@KennadyMcqueen #GoUtes
— Utah Women's Basketball (@UTAHWBB) January 14, 2024
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Wilke connects!@MatyWilke #GoUtes
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— Utah Women's Basketball (@UTAHWBB) January 14, 2024
Team Stats
Cal
Utah
FG%
.328
.633
3FG%
.250
.333
FT%
.800
.857
RB
24
41
TO
18
17
STL
11
9
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
19
FGM
8
3FGM
1
FTM
2
Pts
18
FGM
9
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Pts
14
FGM
6
3FGM
1
FTM
1
Pts
14
FGM
5
3FGM
1
FTM
3
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