Tuesday, November 3
6:00 PM
University of Utah
1-0,0-0Big 12
76
vs
67
Eastern Washington
0-1,0-0Big Sky
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Wash. | 9 | 15 | 21 | 22 | 67 |
| Utah | 19 | 23 | 17 | 17 | 76 |
11/3/2026 9:11 PM | Women's Basketball
SALT LAKE CITY – Utah women's basketball opened its 2026-27 season with a 76-67 win over Eastern Washington.Â
The Utes were led by sophomore Lena Girardi who had 19 points including a career-high 10 made from the free throw line. Girardi also led the Utes with a career-high eight rebounds. Freshman Peyton Jones added 17 points for Utah while Olivia Bradley put up 11.Â
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Eastern Washington got on the board first however the Utes answered with a 15-3 run to take a 10-point lead over the Eagles. Utah continued to push and pulled out for a 19-9 lead at the end of the first quarter.Â
The Utes maintained momentum and pushed out for a 20-point lead late in the second quarter. Utah was able to pull out for a 42-24 lead going into the halftime break. Olivia Bradley had a strong first half for the Utes going 4-of-4 from the field including 2-of-2 from beyond the arc and 1-of-1 from the free throw line.Â
Utah maintained intensity the entire third quarter to have a 14-point lead going into the final quarter of play.Â
In the fourth quarter, EWU was able to string together a 7-0 run while holding Utah to a two-minute scoring drought. Lena Girardi knocked down a pair of free throws followed by a made three-pointer to break the scoring drought and spark momentum back in Utah's favor. The Utes pushed through to take a 76-67 victory over the Eagles.Â
LEADERS
Utah had three Utes score in double figures and were led by Lena Girardi with 19 points including 10 from the free throw line. Peyton Jones added 17 points while Olivia Bradley had 11 points. Girardi also led the team with eight rebounds. Filipa Barros led the Utes with six assists.
COMPARISON
Utah shot 44.4% from the field while Eastern Washington shot 35.1%. Utah went 40.6% from three knocking down 13-of-32 while Eastern Washington shot 25.9% going 7-of-27. At the free-throw line, Utah shot 78.9% going 15-of-19 while Eastern Washington shot 66.7% converting 6-of-9.Â
Utah had 17 assists on 24 made field goals while Eastern Washington had 7 assists on 27 made field goals.
Eastern Washington outrebounded Utah 44-40. Utah's bench came up big scoring 28 points to EWU's seven bench points.Â
NOTABLES
Lena Girardi had a career-high performance in two statistical categories. She pulled down a career-high eight rebounds and knocked down a career-high 10 from the free throw line.Â
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Fans can follow along during the 2026-27 season on social media (Twitter: @UtahWBB | Instagram: @UtahWBB | Facebook: Facebook.com/UtahWBB).
The Utes were led by sophomore Lena Girardi who had 19 points including a career-high 10 made from the free throw line. Girardi also led the Utes with a career-high eight rebounds. Freshman Peyton Jones added 17 points for Utah while Olivia Bradley put up 11.Â
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GAME SUMMARYDefended home court ?? Eastern Washington vs. Utah Highlights ?? @UTAHWBB https://t.co/KsY9KMh6sT
— Big 12 Studios (@big12studios) November 4, 2026
Eastern Washington got on the board first however the Utes answered with a 15-3 run to take a 10-point lead over the Eagles. Utah continued to push and pulled out for a 19-9 lead at the end of the first quarter.Â
The Utes maintained momentum and pushed out for a 20-point lead late in the second quarter. Utah was able to pull out for a 42-24 lead going into the halftime break. Olivia Bradley had a strong first half for the Utes going 4-of-4 from the field including 2-of-2 from beyond the arc and 1-of-1 from the free throw line.Â
Utah maintained intensity the entire third quarter to have a 14-point lead going into the final quarter of play.Â
In the fourth quarter, EWU was able to string together a 7-0 run while holding Utah to a two-minute scoring drought. Lena Girardi knocked down a pair of free throws followed by a made three-pointer to break the scoring drought and spark momentum back in Utah's favor. The Utes pushed through to take a 76-67 victory over the Eagles.Â
LEADERS
Utah had three Utes score in double figures and were led by Lena Girardi with 19 points including 10 from the free throw line. Peyton Jones added 17 points while Olivia Bradley had 11 points. Girardi also led the team with eight rebounds. Filipa Barros led the Utes with six assists.
COMPARISON
Utah shot 44.4% from the field while Eastern Washington shot 35.1%. Utah went 40.6% from three knocking down 13-of-32 while Eastern Washington shot 25.9% going 7-of-27. At the free-throw line, Utah shot 78.9% going 15-of-19 while Eastern Washington shot 66.7% converting 6-of-9.Â
Utah had 17 assists on 24 made field goals while Eastern Washington had 7 assists on 27 made field goals.
Eastern Washington outrebounded Utah 44-40. Utah's bench came up big scoring 28 points to EWU's seven bench points.Â
NOTABLES
Lena Girardi had a career-high performance in two statistical categories. She pulled down a career-high eight rebounds and knocked down a career-high 10 from the free throw line.Â
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Tonight's victory over Eastern Washington marks Utah women's basketball's 1,050th program victory.ÂLena Girardi is a bucket ?? Highlights vs. Eastern Washington ?? @UTAHWBB https://t.co/J3sjnbogAl
— Big 12 Studios (@big12studios) November 4, 2026
FOLLOW THE UTES!
Fans can follow along during the 2026-27 season on social media (Twitter: @UtahWBB | Instagram: @UtahWBB | Facebook: Facebook.com/UtahWBB).
Players Mentioned
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/ Women's Basketball
F
/ Women's Basketball
G
/ Women's Basketball
G
/ Women's BasketballTeam Stats
EWU
Utah
FG%
.351
.444
3FG%
.259
.406
FT%
.667
.789
RB
44
39
TO
10
18
STL
9
4
Game Leaders
Pts
19
FGM
3
3FGM
3
FTM
10
Pts
17
FGM
6
3FGM
4
FTM
1
Pts
11
FGM
4
3FGM
2
FTM
1
Pts
9
FGM
4
3FGM
1
FTM
0
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