Upcoming Event: Women's Basketball versus #1 UConn on November 23, 2025 at 12:30 PM (MT)
12:30 PM (MT)
Women's Basketball
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The University of Utah Athletics
Sunday, November 23
Uncasville, CT
12:30 PM (MT)
University of Utah
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UConn
UP NEXT: Utah Faces Off With No. 1 UConn
11/22/2025 6:37 AM | Women's Basketball
UNCASVILLE, Conn. – The Utah women's basketball concludes the 2025 Women's Basketball Hall of Fame Showcase with a matchup against No. 1 UConn Sunday, Nov. 23.
GAME INFORMATION
Utah (3-2, 0-0 Big 12) vs. UConn (5-0, 0-0 Big East)
DATE | TIME: Sunday, Nov. 23 | 12:30 p.m. (MT)
LOCATION: Uncasville, Conn. | Mohegan Sun Arena
LIVE STATS: Click Here
LIVE STREAM: Click Here
LISTEN: Click Here
TWITTER UPDATES: @UtahWBB
HOW TO TUNE IN
Fans can follow along with the live action on the matchup on FS1 with Sloane Martin on the play-by-play and Meghan McKewon as analyst. The radio call will be on ESPN700 and can be found on the TuneIn app, with Tyson Ewing and Milee Rustand calling the action.
LAST TIME OUT
The Utes fell to Syracuse 61-49 in the opening game of the Women's Basketball Showcase. Senior Maty Wilke led the Utes with a season-high 18 points while Reese Ross pulled down seven rebounds.
THE UTES
Utah returns four key contributors from the 2024-25 season including Maty Wilke, Samantha Crispe, Brooke Walker and Reese Ross. This year the Utes welcome back Lani White who played at Utah for her freshman and sophomore seasons. White spent her junior season at Virginia Tech but has returned to finish her collegiate career where she started it all, as a Ute. The Utes welcome one true transfer in Kamryn Mafua and four freshmen in LA Sneed, Ella Todd, Avery Hjelmstad and Evelina Otto.
THE KEY IS WILKE
Maty Wilke is Utah's top returner. Wilke is shooting 44.4% from the field, 45.7% from three and 100% from the line while averaging 13.0 points per game. She's averaging 2.2 rebounds and has 10 assists so far this season. Wilke has 944 total points in her collegiate career and is just 56 points away from the exclusive 1,000 point club. She's currently ranked No. 21 in the NCAA in made three pointers this season with 16.
OFF THE BENCH
Utah is averaging 22.6 bench points per game. Of Utah's 363 total points scored on the season, 113 have been scored from off the bench (31.1%). Avery Hjelmstad is leading the Utes off the bench with her 7.4 points per game. LA Sneed has made a statement coming in off the bench while leading the team in assists with 21 total on the season. Utah's bench has outscored the opponents bench 113-77 so far this season. The Utes are undefeated this season (3-0) when the bench scores 30 or more points.
HEAD COACH GAVIN PETERSEN
Petersen enters his second season and first full season as head coach. He was named the head coach of the Utah women's basketball team on Nov. 19, 2024 just four games into the 2024-25 season. He has a 22-9 record in his career. Petersen became the fastest coach in program history to get a Top-10 victory when he led the Utes to a 78-67 win over No. 3 Notre
Dame (11/30/24). He brings 23 seasons of college coaching experience to the role, he is in his 11th season overall with the Utes and spent the previous five years as associate head coach under Lynne Roberts.
Petersen has been a part of the staff that has led the Utes to seven postseason appearances—including four NCAA tournaments and a trip to the Sweet Sixteen—and five 20-win seasons, as well as regular appearances in the AP Top 25.
SCOUTING UConn
No. 1 UConn is the current reigning national champion after posting a 37-3 record on the 2024-25 season. The Huskies have a 5-0 record so far on the season and are coming off a 72-69 win over No. 9 Michigan. UConn is led by head coach Geno Auriemma who is in his 41st season at the helm of the Huskies. He has a 1,251-165 overall record. UConn is averaging 87.0 points per game through their first four games while allowing opponents to score 60.2 points per game. The Huskies are shooting 47.8% from the field, 33.3 from three, and 87.8% from the free-throw line across their first five games. On the glass, UConn is averaging 43.0 rebounds per game, compared to opponents' 34.8 boards per game. UConn has two players averaging double figures over their first five games: Azzi Fudd (20.4), and Sarah Strong (19.6). Azzi Fudd leads the team in scoring at 20.4 points per game, shooting 46.8% from the field , 50.0% from three and 100.0% from the line, while adding 3.0 rebounds per game and 2.5 steals per game
NEW AND NOTEWORTHY
• The Utes fell 61-49 to Syracuse in the opening game of the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame Showcase.
• Maty Wilke posted a seaosn-high 18 points against The Orange.
• The Utes remain undefeated this season when knocking down 10 or more threes in a game.
• Utah's bench is averaging 22.6 points per game while its opponents benches are averaging just 13.0
2025-26 SEASON NEED TO KNOW
• Utah is coming off its fourth consecutive 20-win season and fourth NCAA Tournament appearances. Head Coach Gavin Petersen enters his second season at the helm of the Utes and 11th overall season at Utah.
• The Utes are returning seven from last year's squad including, key contributors Maty Wilke, Reese Ross, Samantha Crispe and Brooke Walker.
• Utah welcomes back Lani White who spent the 2022-23 and 2023-24 season with Utah before spending the 2024-25 season at Virginia Tech.
• The Utes have five true newcomers on the roster this year in transfer Kamryn Mafua and freshmen Ella Todd, Evelina Otto, LA Sneed and Avery Hjelmstad
• At the helm for the Utes is Gavin Petersen who is in his second season as head coach and 11th overall season at Utah. He was named head coach Nov. 19, 2024, just four games into the 2025-26 season.
• Maty Wilke tied her career high against Utah Valley with five made three pointers
• Reese Ross tied her career high with 11 rebounds against Utah Valley
• Utah had a season high of 25 assists against Utah State including a career-high nine from LA Sneed
• Utah is top 50 nationally in five major statistical categories:
No. 33 assists per game (18.6)
No. 46 field goal percentage (47.2)
No. 50 defensive rebounds per game (29.4)
No. 36 three point percentage (45.5)
No. 23 three pointers per game (9.0)
• Maty Wilke is currently No. 21 nationally in made three pointers with 16 and No. 21 in three pointers per game (3.20).
UP NEXT
Utah's next home game will be Nov. 26 against in-state foe Weber State at 7 p.m. in the Jon M. Huntsman Center. The Utes will then head to Montana to take on the Lady Griz Nov. 29.
SEASON TICKETS
Fans can purchase season tickets for Utah women's basketball for $75 at https://utahutes.evenue.net/list/WB
FOLLOW THE UTES!
Fans can follow along during the 2025-26 season on social media (Twitter: @UtahWBB |
Instagram: @UtahWBB | Facebook: Facebook.com/UtahWBB)
GAME INFORMATION
Utah (3-2, 0-0 Big 12) vs. UConn (5-0, 0-0 Big East)
DATE | TIME: Sunday, Nov. 23 | 12:30 p.m. (MT)
LOCATION: Uncasville, Conn. | Mohegan Sun Arena
LIVE STATS: Click Here
LIVE STREAM: Click Here
LISTEN: Click Here
TWITTER UPDATES: @UtahWBB
HOW TO TUNE IN
Fans can follow along with the live action on the matchup on FS1 with Sloane Martin on the play-by-play and Meghan McKewon as analyst. The radio call will be on ESPN700 and can be found on the TuneIn app, with Tyson Ewing and Milee Rustand calling the action.
LAST TIME OUT
The Utes fell to Syracuse 61-49 in the opening game of the Women's Basketball Showcase. Senior Maty Wilke led the Utes with a season-high 18 points while Reese Ross pulled down seven rebounds.
THE UTES
Utah returns four key contributors from the 2024-25 season including Maty Wilke, Samantha Crispe, Brooke Walker and Reese Ross. This year the Utes welcome back Lani White who played at Utah for her freshman and sophomore seasons. White spent her junior season at Virginia Tech but has returned to finish her collegiate career where she started it all, as a Ute. The Utes welcome one true transfer in Kamryn Mafua and four freshmen in LA Sneed, Ella Todd, Avery Hjelmstad and Evelina Otto.
THE KEY IS WILKE
Maty Wilke is Utah's top returner. Wilke is shooting 44.4% from the field, 45.7% from three and 100% from the line while averaging 13.0 points per game. She's averaging 2.2 rebounds and has 10 assists so far this season. Wilke has 944 total points in her collegiate career and is just 56 points away from the exclusive 1,000 point club. She's currently ranked No. 21 in the NCAA in made three pointers this season with 16.
OFF THE BENCH
Utah is averaging 22.6 bench points per game. Of Utah's 363 total points scored on the season, 113 have been scored from off the bench (31.1%). Avery Hjelmstad is leading the Utes off the bench with her 7.4 points per game. LA Sneed has made a statement coming in off the bench while leading the team in assists with 21 total on the season. Utah's bench has outscored the opponents bench 113-77 so far this season. The Utes are undefeated this season (3-0) when the bench scores 30 or more points.
HEAD COACH GAVIN PETERSEN
Petersen enters his second season and first full season as head coach. He was named the head coach of the Utah women's basketball team on Nov. 19, 2024 just four games into the 2024-25 season. He has a 22-9 record in his career. Petersen became the fastest coach in program history to get a Top-10 victory when he led the Utes to a 78-67 win over No. 3 Notre
Dame (11/30/24). He brings 23 seasons of college coaching experience to the role, he is in his 11th season overall with the Utes and spent the previous five years as associate head coach under Lynne Roberts.
Petersen has been a part of the staff that has led the Utes to seven postseason appearances—including four NCAA tournaments and a trip to the Sweet Sixteen—and five 20-win seasons, as well as regular appearances in the AP Top 25.
SCOUTING UConn
No. 1 UConn is the current reigning national champion after posting a 37-3 record on the 2024-25 season. The Huskies have a 5-0 record so far on the season and are coming off a 72-69 win over No. 9 Michigan. UConn is led by head coach Geno Auriemma who is in his 41st season at the helm of the Huskies. He has a 1,251-165 overall record. UConn is averaging 87.0 points per game through their first four games while allowing opponents to score 60.2 points per game. The Huskies are shooting 47.8% from the field, 33.3 from three, and 87.8% from the free-throw line across their first five games. On the glass, UConn is averaging 43.0 rebounds per game, compared to opponents' 34.8 boards per game. UConn has two players averaging double figures over their first five games: Azzi Fudd (20.4), and Sarah Strong (19.6). Azzi Fudd leads the team in scoring at 20.4 points per game, shooting 46.8% from the field , 50.0% from three and 100.0% from the line, while adding 3.0 rebounds per game and 2.5 steals per game
NEW AND NOTEWORTHY
• The Utes fell 61-49 to Syracuse in the opening game of the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame Showcase.
• Maty Wilke posted a seaosn-high 18 points against The Orange.
• The Utes remain undefeated this season when knocking down 10 or more threes in a game.
• Utah's bench is averaging 22.6 points per game while its opponents benches are averaging just 13.0
2025-26 SEASON NEED TO KNOW
• Utah is coming off its fourth consecutive 20-win season and fourth NCAA Tournament appearances. Head Coach Gavin Petersen enters his second season at the helm of the Utes and 11th overall season at Utah.
• The Utes are returning seven from last year's squad including, key contributors Maty Wilke, Reese Ross, Samantha Crispe and Brooke Walker.
• Utah welcomes back Lani White who spent the 2022-23 and 2023-24 season with Utah before spending the 2024-25 season at Virginia Tech.
• The Utes have five true newcomers on the roster this year in transfer Kamryn Mafua and freshmen Ella Todd, Evelina Otto, LA Sneed and Avery Hjelmstad
• At the helm for the Utes is Gavin Petersen who is in his second season as head coach and 11th overall season at Utah. He was named head coach Nov. 19, 2024, just four games into the 2025-26 season.
• Maty Wilke tied her career high against Utah Valley with five made three pointers
• Reese Ross tied her career high with 11 rebounds against Utah Valley
• Utah had a season high of 25 assists against Utah State including a career-high nine from LA Sneed
• Utah is top 50 nationally in five major statistical categories:
No. 33 assists per game (18.6)
No. 46 field goal percentage (47.2)
No. 50 defensive rebounds per game (29.4)
No. 36 three point percentage (45.5)
No. 23 three pointers per game (9.0)
• Maty Wilke is currently No. 21 nationally in made three pointers with 16 and No. 21 in three pointers per game (3.20).
UP NEXT
Utah's next home game will be Nov. 26 against in-state foe Weber State at 7 p.m. in the Jon M. Huntsman Center. The Utes will then head to Montana to take on the Lady Griz Nov. 29.
SEASON TICKETS
Fans can purchase season tickets for Utah women's basketball for $75 at https://utahutes.evenue.net/list/WB
FOLLOW THE UTES!
Fans can follow along during the 2025-26 season on social media (Twitter: @UtahWBB |
Instagram: @UtahWBB | Facebook: Facebook.com/UtahWBB)
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