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Photo by: Hunter Dyke/Utah Athletics
No. 18 Utah Drops Final Home Game to Washington 62-47
3/2/2024 3:54 PM | Women's Basketball
SALT LAKE CITY – In the Utes last home game of the season, the No. 18 Utah Utes women's basketball team fell to the Washington Huskies 62-47 Saturday afternoon.
Utah honored three seniors in Alissa Pili, Dasia Young and Isabel Palmer for their time and contributions to the program. Utah is now 21-9 overall on the season and 11-7 in Pac-12 play.
GAME SUMMARY
The Huskies got an early 11-6 jump on the Utes and then both teams went on a three minute scoring drought. Utah's drought was finally broken by a driving layup by Ines Vieira. Utah trailed by seven but ended the first quarter on an 8-2 run. Kennady McQueen hit her 200th career three pointer as part of that final stretch.
The second quarter was slow for Utah as the Utes only scored five points. Washington maintained the lead over the Utes with a 27-21 score at the half.
The Huskies came out of the halftime break on a 9-2 run over the Utes. Utah was able to answer with a 10-3 but still trailed 46-34 going into the final quarter of play.
Washington pushed out for a 19-point lead with just over five minutes left in the half. Utah found some momentum with a 6-0 run. It wasn't enough and Washington walked away with a 62-47 upset win over the Utes.
LEADERS
Utah had just one Ute score in double figures and were led by Matyson Wilke who tied her career-high with 17 points. Ines Vieira was just shy of double figures with nine points. She also had the game high with four assists. Alissa Pili led the Utes on the boards pulling down 10 rebounds in the game.
COMPARISON
Utah ended the game shooting 31.5 percent from the field while Washington shot 50.9. Utah knocked down five from beyond the arc for 18.5 percent while the Huskies hit seven from deep for 53.8 percent. Utah shot 66.7 percent from the free throw line while UW shot 50 percent.
HEAR FROM THE UTES
Head Coach Lynne Roberts
Opening statement . . .
"I want to congratulate Washington, I thought they were phenomenal today, they seemed to be quicker in offense and defense. They came in prepared and ready to win. We didn't play well, it has been a pattern all season of playing really well and then playing poorly. We just haven't figured out that consistency yet. We missed the first couple of shots early on and then we got tight, we had uncharacteristic shooting from the field today. It's a bummer to end that way on senior night but we still have a season in front of us. None of us saw that coming, but we have to credit Washington. They were inspired and we played tight as if we were scared to lose. You have to be fearless, especially in March but we will learn from it. A game does not define a season and so far we have 21 wins, ranked in the Top 20, we'll make the NCAA tournament, and we're not done yet."
On the team's energy . . .
"It's difficult, I told them I can't do it for you. They have to play harder and more inspired. We were out of rhythm the whole day and sometimes that happens. This occurred at UCLA as well but we can't do that anymore. We are guaranteed two more games, but I still believe in this group. In the heat of the game we have to make plays, whether its a stop, rebound or hitting a shot- we were out of rhythm today."
On preparing for the Pac-12 Tournament . . .
"Sometimes a loss can motivate a team in a different way, for example last year we beat Stanford for the title to share it. It was a high moment and we had our hands down walking into the tournament. I would anticipate this group to be motivated and I believe I won't need to do any tricks to get them motivated. They are competitive, and it's my expectation they'll bounce back. Tomorrow we rest and recover and on Monday we go. "
#23, Matyson Wilke, guard
On her performance . . .
"I made plays but today wasn't about me, I love our seniors and I made plays because of them. I made both bad and good plays but towards the end of the game I became aggressive because I did not want to lose for them. The seniors have done so much for the program and for me personally it was intimidating coming into this team and all three seniors have impacted me differently. I do not think this one game defines anything. Alissa and Daisa didn't perform the way they wanted today but I wanted to show them I have their back no matter what."
On what the team's mindset is moving into the postseason . . .
When we compete together we are unbeatable. We play hard all the time. There is a different level when we play hard and are competing to win. Going down the stretch it doesn't matter, everyone is playing, you win and you advance, you lose you go home. It doesn't matter what anyone's record is at this point. If we want to win and keep going we just have to compete and play together."
NOTABLES
Kennady McQueen hit her 200th career three becoming the sixth Ute in history to achieve the feat.
Utah's five made threes brings the season total to 316 which breaks the record for most threes made in a single season.
UP NEXT
Utah will head to Las Vegas for the Pac-12 tournament March 6-10. Utah is set at the No. 6 seed.
FOLLOW THE UTES
Fans can follow along on social media (Twitter: @UtahWBB | Instagram: @UtahWBB | Facebook: Facebook.com/UtahWBB).
Utah honored three seniors in Alissa Pili, Dasia Young and Isabel Palmer for their time and contributions to the program. Utah is now 21-9 overall on the season and 11-7 in Pac-12 play.
GAME SUMMARY
The Huskies got an early 11-6 jump on the Utes and then both teams went on a three minute scoring drought. Utah's drought was finally broken by a driving layup by Ines Vieira. Utah trailed by seven but ended the first quarter on an 8-2 run. Kennady McQueen hit her 200th career three pointer as part of that final stretch.
The second quarter was slow for Utah as the Utes only scored five points. Washington maintained the lead over the Utes with a 27-21 score at the half.
The Huskies came out of the halftime break on a 9-2 run over the Utes. Utah was able to answer with a 10-3 but still trailed 46-34 going into the final quarter of play.
Washington pushed out for a 19-point lead with just over five minutes left in the half. Utah found some momentum with a 6-0 run. It wasn't enough and Washington walked away with a 62-47 upset win over the Utes.
LEADERS
Utah had just one Ute score in double figures and were led by Matyson Wilke who tied her career-high with 17 points. Ines Vieira was just shy of double figures with nine points. She also had the game high with four assists. Alissa Pili led the Utes on the boards pulling down 10 rebounds in the game.
COMPARISON
Utah ended the game shooting 31.5 percent from the field while Washington shot 50.9. Utah knocked down five from beyond the arc for 18.5 percent while the Huskies hit seven from deep for 53.8 percent. Utah shot 66.7 percent from the free throw line while UW shot 50 percent.
HEAR FROM THE UTES
Head Coach Lynne Roberts
Opening statement . . .
"I want to congratulate Washington, I thought they were phenomenal today, they seemed to be quicker in offense and defense. They came in prepared and ready to win. We didn't play well, it has been a pattern all season of playing really well and then playing poorly. We just haven't figured out that consistency yet. We missed the first couple of shots early on and then we got tight, we had uncharacteristic shooting from the field today. It's a bummer to end that way on senior night but we still have a season in front of us. None of us saw that coming, but we have to credit Washington. They were inspired and we played tight as if we were scared to lose. You have to be fearless, especially in March but we will learn from it. A game does not define a season and so far we have 21 wins, ranked in the Top 20, we'll make the NCAA tournament, and we're not done yet."
On the team's energy . . .
"It's difficult, I told them I can't do it for you. They have to play harder and more inspired. We were out of rhythm the whole day and sometimes that happens. This occurred at UCLA as well but we can't do that anymore. We are guaranteed two more games, but I still believe in this group. In the heat of the game we have to make plays, whether its a stop, rebound or hitting a shot- we were out of rhythm today."
On preparing for the Pac-12 Tournament . . .
"Sometimes a loss can motivate a team in a different way, for example last year we beat Stanford for the title to share it. It was a high moment and we had our hands down walking into the tournament. I would anticipate this group to be motivated and I believe I won't need to do any tricks to get them motivated. They are competitive, and it's my expectation they'll bounce back. Tomorrow we rest and recover and on Monday we go. "
#23, Matyson Wilke, guard
On her performance . . .
"I made plays but today wasn't about me, I love our seniors and I made plays because of them. I made both bad and good plays but towards the end of the game I became aggressive because I did not want to lose for them. The seniors have done so much for the program and for me personally it was intimidating coming into this team and all three seniors have impacted me differently. I do not think this one game defines anything. Alissa and Daisa didn't perform the way they wanted today but I wanted to show them I have their back no matter what."
On what the team's mindset is moving into the postseason . . .
When we compete together we are unbeatable. We play hard all the time. There is a different level when we play hard and are competing to win. Going down the stretch it doesn't matter, everyone is playing, you win and you advance, you lose you go home. It doesn't matter what anyone's record is at this point. If we want to win and keep going we just have to compete and play together."
NOTABLES
Kennady McQueen hit her 200th career three becoming the sixth Ute in history to achieve the feat.
Utah's five made threes brings the season total to 316 which breaks the record for most threes made in a single season.
UP NEXT
Utah will head to Las Vegas for the Pac-12 tournament March 6-10. Utah is set at the No. 6 seed.
FOLLOW THE UTES
Fans can follow along on social media (Twitter: @UtahWBB | Instagram: @UtahWBB | Facebook: Facebook.com/UtahWBB).
Team Stats
UW
Utah
FG%
.509
.315
3FG%
.538
.185
FT%
.500
.667
RB
33
31
TO
14
14
STL
6
7
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
17
FGM
6
3FGM
2
FTM
3
Pts
9
FGM
4
3FGM
1
FTM
0
Pts
7
FGM
3
3FGM
1
FTM
0
Pts
5
FGM
2
3FGM
1
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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