The University of Utah's women's basketball team, the No. 5 seed Utes, secured a victory against No. 12 seed South Dakota State with a final score of 68-54 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. This win sets up a second-round match against No. 4 seed Gonzaga, offering the Utes a second straight shot at a Sweet 16 berth. Alissa Pili, a standout player for the Utes, contributed significantly to the victory with 26 points. The game against Gonzaga is highly anticipated, emphasizing the Utes' strong performance and aspirations in the tournament.
.@UTAHWBB's path to the Sweet 16 goes through Gonzaga and a familiar face Story from @brandonljudd https://t.co/2RUAFnbVv8
The fifth-seeded Utes will need a big game from Alissa Pili when they face No. 4 seed Gonzaga in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. 🏀🔴 https://t.co/FbJmE65oPp
.@UTAHWBB tips off Monday night against Gonzaga for a second straight shot at a Sweet 16 berth. Here is how to catch all the action. #GoUtes https://t.co/gZDnOoEpGq
.@UtahMBB will host the quarterfinal of the NIT against VCU this coming Wednesday after beating Iowa. #GoUtes https://t.co/zJdOQ2WI6E
How to watch @UTAHWBB play Gonzaga in the women’s NCAA Tournament’s second round Story from @brandonljudd https://t.co/R8PZz1Uf9B
Utah women's basketball is facing a very similar-looking team in Gonzaga tomorrow night, so who has the advantage? That's not as easy to predict. But a shot to "redo" the Sweet 16 is absolutely on Utah's mind going into tomorrow. https://t.co/WmxGsNKwSG
The Runnin’ Utes host the Iowa Hawkeyes in the second round of the NIT tonight. Make sure you’re up to speed on how to watch and what to expect in the matchup at the Huntsman Center. #GoUtes https://t.co/Qqh1sEpAoc
.@UTAHWBB had to overcome a very bad second quarter to advance to Monday’s second round NCAA Tournament game. #GoUtes https://t.co/KKUc68vsTI
GO UTES! 🏀🔴 No. 5 seed Utah nearly let a 20-point lead evaporate before pulling away in the second half for a 68-54 win over No. 12 seed South Dakota State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. https://t.co/4KCbPsV0sF
Utes survive a scare from the Jackrabbits to advance in NCAA Tournament https://t.co/KD9IRyQ0d9
.@UTAHWBB took care of business against South Dakota State to advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament against Gonzaga. #GoUtes https://t.co/BLQoQTu0ur
.@UTAHWBB is heading to the second round 💪 https://t.co/pK15vDXNCw
FINAL: Utah 68 | South Dakota State 54 Utah moves on to the 2nd round and will play host Gonzaga on Monday. Alissa Pili finishes with 26 points.
END OF 3RD Q: Utah 53 | South Dakota St 41 Utah is shooting 49% and SDSU is shooting 32%. Final 10 minutes for a chance at a second round appearance.
The Utes host their second straight game in the NIT, with the chance to play at the Huntsman Center again. | By @brandonljudd https://t.co/NZS3s06tXT
🔴🔴⚫️⚫️ Utah - 27 South Dakota State - 24 #GoUtes https://t.co/T4z25krXup
🔴⚫️⚫️⚫️ Utah - 20 South Dakota St. - 3 #GoUtes https://t.co/reoLVtUx79
MTO | 1Q | 4:47 Utah 12 | South Dakota St 1 Not a bad start to the first round. Good defense for the Utes
The Utes host Iowa on Sunday, with a chance to host the quarterfinals now that Villanova, the No. 1 seed in their part of the bracket, has lost. | By @brandonljudd https://t.co/UguVfTWiGz
What will Utah need to do to stay alive in the NIT? Story by @brandonljudd https://t.co/BTP2xc8tXS
How to watch Utah play Iowa in the NIT’s second round Story by @brandonljudd https://t.co/I3G8txg1mm
We’re in Spokane for @utahwbb’s first round match with South Dakota State tonight at 8:00 pm MT 🙌🏽🏀 #GoUtes https://t.co/JfEd6wss5t