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The University of Utah Athletics
Friday, November 24
Salt Lake City, Utah
3:30 PM
University of Utah
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Incarnate Word
Utes Ready For Incarnate Word On Friday
11/22/2017 10:51 AM | Women's Basketball
Game 5 vs. Incarnate Word
Date: Friday, Nov. 24, 2017
Time: 3:30 p.m. MST
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah (Jon M. Huntsman Center)
Video: UtahUtes.com
Radio: Utah Radio Sports Network (ESPN 700)
Talent: Tyson Ewing (2nd year)
Live Stats: www.UtahUtes.com
The Basics: The University of Utah women's basketball team is set to host the Incarnate Word Cardinals on Friday, Nov. 24 at 3:30 p.m. The game will take place in the Jon M. Huntsman Center and will be streamed on UtahUtes.com.
Home Sweet Home: The Utes are 491-102 all-time in the Jon M. Huntsman Center, holding a winning home record for three straight seasons and in five of the last six seasons. The Utes are 2-0 in Salt Lake City this season.
About the Cardinals: Incarnate Word enters the game against the Utes 1-3 this season. They started with a loss at Oklahoma State (86-35) that would turn into a three game losing streak to begin the season before defeating Mary Hardin-Baylor, 76-58 on Nov. 20. The Cardinals are led by sophomore guard Imani Robinson who is averaging 11.3 points and 4.0 rebounds. UIW plays out of the Southland Conference, finishing seventh in last year's standings.
By the Numbers:
• 37: Utah has 37 wins under the direction of Lynne Roberts.
• 14: Utah will appear on the Pac-12 Networks 14 times this season.
• 9: Out of Utah's 15-person roster, nine athletes are 6-0 or taller.
• 6: Utah added six newcomers to the roster this season.
• 4: Utah has four student-athletes who hail from other countries including (Canada, Finland).
• 4: The Utes return four seniors this season in Wendy Anae, Tanaeya BoClair, Tilar Clark and Emily Potter.
• 3: Utah returns three starters this season in Emily Potter, Tanaeya BoClair and Erika Bean.
• 2: Back-to-back seasons in postseason play (WNIT in 2016, 2017).
Game Promotion: Utah's game against Incarnate Word is its annual Give Thanks Day. At every time out, Utah Athletics will be giving away floor seats to the following games: St. Mary's (Dec. 2, 2:30 p.m.), Arizona (Dec. 29, 6 p.m.), Oregon State (Jan. 26, 6 p.m.), Colorado (Feb. 1, 7 p.m.) and Washington State (Feb. 16, 7 p.m.). Fans that bring a canned food item can also get into the women's and men's games for free.
How to Tune in: The game against Incarnate Word will be streamed live on UtahUtes.com with live stats also provided by UtahUtes.com. Fans can also catch play-by-play action on ESPN 700 with Tyson Ewing calling the shots. Follow @UtahWBB on Twitter/Instagram for live updates.
Utes vs. The Southland: Utah is 4-1 all-time against the current members of the Southland Conference. Utah has only played against five of the 13 conference members. The last time Utah played against a team from the Southland Conference was in 2015 when they defeated Lamar, 71-67.
Last time Out: Utah took down the Purdue Boilermakers at home on Monday, Nov. 20, coming away with an 81-68 victory. It was Utah's second Power Five opponent of the non-conference season. The Utes were led by redshirt junior Megan Huff who scored a career-high 23 points, adding a career-high nine rebounds. Tori Williams (15), Daneesha Provo (13) and Emily Potter (10) also contributed double digit scoring with Erika Bean leading the team in assists with seven.
Consecutive Starts: Senior Emily Potter has started in every game since stepping foot on campus as a Ute. Potter has started in 99 games, missing the 2014-15 season with an injury.
20 or Bust: Megan Huff scored 20-or-more points in back-to-back games (20 vs. Weber State, 11/17 - 23 vs. Purdue, 11/20). Her career-high in points at Hawai'i was 18. Emily Potter is the only other player since Lynne Roberts took over that has scored 20-plus points in back-to-back games.
In the Books: With her six rebounds against Purdue (11/20), Emily Potter has moved into the top-10 all-time at Utah in career rebounds (836). She ranks No. 9 in total rebounds, No. 8 in offensive rebounds (256) and No. 6 in defensive rebounds (580). Her 836 career rebounds also ranks in the top-50 all-time in the Pac-12 Conference.
Off the Bench: Senior Tanaeya BoClair started the first two games of the season, but has come off the bench to be key for the Utes in the last two games. While starting, she was shooting 29-percent from the floor and only averaging 5.5 points. Coming off the bench, she is shooting 57-percent from the field and averaging 10.5 points.
Free Points: The Utes haven't been shy about getting to the free throw line this season, and they have made it count. Utah was 20-for-23 from the line against Purdue (11/20) with five players shooting perfect. Utah is ranked first in the Pac-12 and No. 11 in the NCAA in free throw percentage (81.7).
Score, Score, Score: The Utes may have began their season with a defensive bootcamp, but head coach Lynne Roberts stressed that she still expected a high powered offense. Utah only averaged 64.5 points per game last season, but this season has had 80-plus points in three of its four games, averaging 78.2. The Utes rank fourth in the Pac-12 in scoring offense through four games.
Take Care: Utah averaged a little over 16 turnovers in the first two games, but have taken care of the ball in the last two, only averaging 8.5 against Weber State (11/17) and Purdue (11/20). Utah ranks 32nd in the country in turnovers per game (12.5).
Date: Friday, Nov. 24, 2017
Time: 3:30 p.m. MST
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah (Jon M. Huntsman Center)
Video: UtahUtes.com
Radio: Utah Radio Sports Network (ESPN 700)
Talent: Tyson Ewing (2nd year)
Live Stats: www.UtahUtes.com
The Basics: The University of Utah women's basketball team is set to host the Incarnate Word Cardinals on Friday, Nov. 24 at 3:30 p.m. The game will take place in the Jon M. Huntsman Center and will be streamed on UtahUtes.com.
Home Sweet Home: The Utes are 491-102 all-time in the Jon M. Huntsman Center, holding a winning home record for three straight seasons and in five of the last six seasons. The Utes are 2-0 in Salt Lake City this season.
About the Cardinals: Incarnate Word enters the game against the Utes 1-3 this season. They started with a loss at Oklahoma State (86-35) that would turn into a three game losing streak to begin the season before defeating Mary Hardin-Baylor, 76-58 on Nov. 20. The Cardinals are led by sophomore guard Imani Robinson who is averaging 11.3 points and 4.0 rebounds. UIW plays out of the Southland Conference, finishing seventh in last year's standings.
By the Numbers:
• 37: Utah has 37 wins under the direction of Lynne Roberts.
• 14: Utah will appear on the Pac-12 Networks 14 times this season.
• 9: Out of Utah's 15-person roster, nine athletes are 6-0 or taller.
• 6: Utah added six newcomers to the roster this season.
• 4: Utah has four student-athletes who hail from other countries including (Canada, Finland).
• 4: The Utes return four seniors this season in Wendy Anae, Tanaeya BoClair, Tilar Clark and Emily Potter.
• 3: Utah returns three starters this season in Emily Potter, Tanaeya BoClair and Erika Bean.
• 2: Back-to-back seasons in postseason play (WNIT in 2016, 2017).
Game Promotion: Utah's game against Incarnate Word is its annual Give Thanks Day. At every time out, Utah Athletics will be giving away floor seats to the following games: St. Mary's (Dec. 2, 2:30 p.m.), Arizona (Dec. 29, 6 p.m.), Oregon State (Jan. 26, 6 p.m.), Colorado (Feb. 1, 7 p.m.) and Washington State (Feb. 16, 7 p.m.). Fans that bring a canned food item can also get into the women's and men's games for free.
How to Tune in: The game against Incarnate Word will be streamed live on UtahUtes.com with live stats also provided by UtahUtes.com. Fans can also catch play-by-play action on ESPN 700 with Tyson Ewing calling the shots. Follow @UtahWBB on Twitter/Instagram for live updates.
Utes vs. The Southland: Utah is 4-1 all-time against the current members of the Southland Conference. Utah has only played against five of the 13 conference members. The last time Utah played against a team from the Southland Conference was in 2015 when they defeated Lamar, 71-67.
Last time Out: Utah took down the Purdue Boilermakers at home on Monday, Nov. 20, coming away with an 81-68 victory. It was Utah's second Power Five opponent of the non-conference season. The Utes were led by redshirt junior Megan Huff who scored a career-high 23 points, adding a career-high nine rebounds. Tori Williams (15), Daneesha Provo (13) and Emily Potter (10) also contributed double digit scoring with Erika Bean leading the team in assists with seven.
Consecutive Starts: Senior Emily Potter has started in every game since stepping foot on campus as a Ute. Potter has started in 99 games, missing the 2014-15 season with an injury.
20 or Bust: Megan Huff scored 20-or-more points in back-to-back games (20 vs. Weber State, 11/17 - 23 vs. Purdue, 11/20). Her career-high in points at Hawai'i was 18. Emily Potter is the only other player since Lynne Roberts took over that has scored 20-plus points in back-to-back games.
In the Books: With her six rebounds against Purdue (11/20), Emily Potter has moved into the top-10 all-time at Utah in career rebounds (836). She ranks No. 9 in total rebounds, No. 8 in offensive rebounds (256) and No. 6 in defensive rebounds (580). Her 836 career rebounds also ranks in the top-50 all-time in the Pac-12 Conference.
Off the Bench: Senior Tanaeya BoClair started the first two games of the season, but has come off the bench to be key for the Utes in the last two games. While starting, she was shooting 29-percent from the floor and only averaging 5.5 points. Coming off the bench, she is shooting 57-percent from the field and averaging 10.5 points.
Free Points: The Utes haven't been shy about getting to the free throw line this season, and they have made it count. Utah was 20-for-23 from the line against Purdue (11/20) with five players shooting perfect. Utah is ranked first in the Pac-12 and No. 11 in the NCAA in free throw percentage (81.7).
Score, Score, Score: The Utes may have began their season with a defensive bootcamp, but head coach Lynne Roberts stressed that she still expected a high powered offense. Utah only averaged 64.5 points per game last season, but this season has had 80-plus points in three of its four games, averaging 78.2. The Utes rank fourth in the Pac-12 in scoring offense through four games.
Take Care: Utah averaged a little over 16 turnovers in the first two games, but have taken care of the ball in the last two, only averaging 8.5 against Weber State (11/17) and Purdue (11/20). Utah ranks 32nd in the country in turnovers per game (12.5).
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