In a women's basketball game, Utah and Arizona had a close match with Utah leading at halftime. Utah maintained the lead at the end of the third quarter, but Arizona made a comeback in the final moments to win 71-70. In another game, UCLA suffered a massive 90-44 loss to Utah, marking a new low for the Bruins this season. Utah dominated the game, leading by 50 points in the second half, with UCLA struggling to keep up. The final score was the largest margin of victory over UCLA in program history for the Utes.
MTO | 1Q | 4:05 Utah 8 | Cal 8 Good back and forth so far. Utah trying to force it inside a bit early. Already a missed layup — been a bit of a problem the last few games.
The Lakers lose 132-125 in UTA. They’re 2-6 in their last eight games. DLo season-high 39p 8a 2b; Reaves 19p on 7-of-8; Rui 17p in 19 mins; CWood 15p 9r; AD logged 2nd career triple-double with 15p 15r 11a 4b but shot 5-of-21 and committed 6 turnovers. LAL falls to 19-21 overall
The Lakers lose 132-125 in UTA. They’re 2-8 in their last eight games. DLo season-high 39p 8a 2b; Reaves 19p on 7-of-8; Rui 17p in 19 mins; CWood 15p 9r; AD logged 2nd career triple-double with 15p 15r 11a 4b but shot 5-of-21 and committed 6 turnovers. LAL falls to 19-21 overall
LAL fall 132-125 in Utah to drop to 2 games under .500 for the 3rd time (Nov. 8, Jan. 5 and tonight). Davis had a triple-double but struggled from the field, and Russell had 39. LAL conceded 39 FT attempts (36 makes), the high this season by 11 (previous was 28, twice).
It's a 27-17 3rd Q for Utah, allowing their biggest lead at 91-84. They're up to 20 fast break points to LAL's 12 after a missed layup to cap a 5-0 run.
LAL led by as many as 12 earlier in the quarter, but it's down to 1 at 60-59 as Utah has capitalized on extra possessions from offensive rebounds (6-2) and turnovers (13 points off 6 LAL miscues, to LAL's 4 points off 3 UTA TO's).
Utah has been hard trapping Anthony Davis, which is leading to wide open 3's for LAL's supporting cast. Davis has yet to score, but has 3 assists, and a number of secondary assists. LAL lead 29-27, shooting 66.6% from the field on 12 of 18 FG's, with 4 triples made.
No. 8 Stanford edges No. 19 Utah 66-64 Kiki Iriafen 25pts/16rebs/4asts Hannah Jump 12pts/4asts #ncaaw https://t.co/R6tiySRZyI
FINAL Utah 64 | Stanford 66 Alissa Pili gets the ball but takes a bad shot and it's a miss. Fans boo (not at Pili) because of the refs.
Stanford just BARELY survived Utah 66-64 on the road. Big offensive rebound from Agara and steal from Iriafen to close it out despite no field goals in the last 3:22
1.9 seconds left, Utah ball. Utah 64 | Stanford 66 I wouldn't be surprised if something more happens with the refs in the last 2 seconds.
Stanford timeout | 33.7 seconds | 8 seconds shot clock Utah 64 | Stanford 65
Utah timeout | 1:10 left in regulation Utah 62 | Stanford 65 Utah ball. Hold onto your butts.
MTO | 4Q | 4:53 Utah 57 | Stanford 61 Utah trying to get over the hump, but can't quite get there. It's a fun battle between two top 20 teams.
Utah regaining the momentum a bit here and now it's a 2-point game. Alissa Pili was just triple teamed and had a phenomenal pass to Jenna Johnson for a layup. Utah 44 | Stanford 46 3Q | 4:41
HALFTIME Utah 33 | Stanford 40 Utah went on a bit of a shooting slump in the 2nd quarter, and Stanford took advantage. Utah is shooting 39%, while Stanford is 53%
MTO | 1Q | 4:34 Utah 11 | Stanford 11 Good fight from both teams early. Utah doing a good job of spreading the ball around.
Man, what is going on with Cronin and UCLA?
Crowning indignity for UCLA from last night is that Utah clubbing the Bruins by 46 points barely moved the Utes' NET ranking.
UCLA’s season went from bad to worse while crumpling during the second half of a 46-point loss to Utah topped in ignominy only by the “Maples Massacre” of 1997. https://t.co/KaZGdbhdB2
Stanford 71-70. Beavers can't get a stop. 1:08 left
Stanford 6-0 run. What was once a 12-point lead down to 62-60 Buckle up. 5 minutes to go.
7:10 1H: Stanford 27, Oregon State 25 Beavers are 12 of 21 from the floor
That is hard to fathom, UCLA losing by 46 (!!!) to Utah. Now 6-10 overall, 1-4 PAC-12, last place in the league. I need live coverage of Cronin postgame.
UCLA's dismal season hits a new low in a 46-point loss to Utah https://t.co/KaZGdbhdB2
UTAH DOMINATES UCLA 🫣 The Utes outscore the Bruins 57-21 in the second half to pick up the convincing W 😤 https://t.co/o4uYuHbhCM
UCLA just lost 90-44 to Utah. The Bruins have only one win all year over a top 250 team (Oregon St). What a massive fall to Kenny Payne Louisville levels in one year.
FINAL: Utah 90, UCLA 44 #GoBruins https://t.co/zDy4WUzjAg
Utah beat UCLA 90-44. Clobbered.
FINAL: Utah 90, UCLA 44
FINAL: Utah 90 | UCLA 44 That's the largest margin of victory over UCLA in program history for the Utes.
UCLA gets outscored 57-21 in the second half of a 90-44 loss to Utah that marks a new low for the Bruins this season. Four consecutive losses now and eight of nine for UCLA.
UCLA has completely imploded. https://t.co/cgTTqwKhbx
UCLA down 44 to Utah has to be one of the most shocking scores on the West Coast this season. 44!
UCLA trails Utah by FIFTY (50!) points in the second half. 87-37.
MTO | 2H | 2:57 Utah 87 | UCLA 37 — yes, THIRTY SEVEN Cole Bajema just hit a corner 3-pointer to make it a 50-point game. He has a team-high 14 points.
UCLA has been outscored 54-14 this half and is down 87-37.
Utah now leads by 44 in a conference game ... against UCLA
UPDATE: Utah 68, UCLA 35 with 7:30 left. Mick needs to pull a Juwan and let one of his assistants take over right now. https://t.co/CR0lNV6hg1
MTO | 2H | 7:17 Utah 68 | UCLA 35 Keba Keita jumpstarted the offense, and then there was nothing UCLA could do to stop it.
Utah is doubling up UCLA, ahead 60-30.
Utah is absolutely dominating UCLA in all facets of the game now. Lots of shots falling for the Utes, too. Utah 56 | UCLA 29 12:19 left
UCLA scores its first basket after Utah went on a 15-0 run. This game is well out of contention right now.
Utah currently on a 12-0 run and UCLA calls a timeout to stop the bleeding after another Gabe Madsen stepback 3-pointer that rimmed out and then back in. Utah 45 | UCLA 27
MTO | 2H | 16:00 Utah 40 | UCLA 27 Utah with its largest lead of the night. Keita doing some impactful things on the court, to say the least.
HALFTIME Utah 33 | UCLA 23 Utah did a bit better to closeout the half and to build up a once 12-point lead, but still some things to work on — primarily passing, which has been bad tonight.
UCLA down 33-23 at halftime. Offense continues to sputter, Bruins shooting 34.5% while making 1-8 threes and 2-6 free throws. Going big didn't really work. Utes started to get hot toward end of half.
UCLA counters with four straight points, down 31-23.
Gabe Madsen with the side-stepping 3-pointer, and Utah now has its largest lead of the night. Utah 31 | UCLA 19 1:35 left in the half
MTO | 1H | 3:36 Utah 23 | UCLA 17 Utah is shooting 39% and UCLA is shooting 32% AMA
MTO | 1H | 8:00 Utah 17 | UCLA 13 This one is lacking a bit of rhythm tonight
MTO | 1H | 11:11 Utah 15 | UCLA 11 Utah hasn't shot very well tonight (now 43%), but Deivon Smith and Keba Keita have a great connection, and Keita with back-to-back buckets.
4:08 4Q WBB: UCLA 58, Oregon State 49 Beavers trimmed a 16-point deficit with a 9-0 run early in the fourth, but UCLA has resurfaced.
WBB 5:00 3Q: UCLA 40, Oregon State 31 Beavers haven't scored in nearly 4 minutes.
WBB 6:12 2Q: UCLA 21, Oregon State 15 Beavers have one FG during the past 9 minutes.
WBB End 1 from Pauley: No. 2 UCLA 15, Oregon State 11 Rice hits a 3 just before the buzzer to give Bruins a four-point cushion heading to the second quarter.
Arizona misses a shot, but gets the rebound and then makes both FTs to take a 71-70 lead with 1.1 seconds left. Utah gets a chance for the win Lynne Roberts had to be held back from the refs again. She's not very happy with this game.
Arizona with 3 turnovers in a row and Vieira made a 3-pointer to give Utah a 1-point lead. But Dasia Young doesn't realize a low shot clock and can't get it off for Utah. Arizona with 16.3 seconds left for a chance to win.
Arizona goes down the court with 28.8 seconds left, but misses the shot and Alissa Pili gets the rebound and calls timeout with 1.6 seconds left. Utah gets the ball at midcourt.
END OF 3RD Q: Utah 57 | Arizona 50 Rough end of 3rd quarter for the Utes, who make only 2 of their last 13 FGA, but manage to keep the lead. Utah is shooting 42%, Arizona 46%
At the half: Utah 37, UA 36. Utah hit a 3 after it looked like Es was fouled on drive - she got hit in the nose. Adia was on the ref on that one. KG has 12 points; Helena 9 pts, 4 assists and 3 steals. Sali with 5 points. UA has 15 points off 9 turnovers
HALFTIME Utah 37 | Arizona 36 Utah is shooting 48% but has the lead, despite Arizona shooting 56%. Jenna Johnson and Kennady McQueen lead with 8 points apiece.
MTO | 2Q | 6:52 Utah 22 | Arizona 24 Not a lot of scoring so far