Utah Women's Basketball Beats Eastern Washington 76-67 as Girardi Scores 19
The University of Utah women's basketball team opened its season with a 76-67 home win over Eastern Washington in Salt Lake City on the night of November 3. Utah held off a fourth-quarter push, with Lena Girardi's play in the final frame protecting the lead; postgame reporting on November 4 confirmed the opener's result.
Girardi played 31 minutes and finished with 19 points, 8 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal, leading all Utah scorers. Head coach Gavin Petersen said after the game that he is willing to give underclassmen meaningful minutes and that the team will emphasize the growth of its young players this season. Utah built a lead during the game, and although Eastern Washington rallied in the fourth quarter, the home team held on.
Next, Utah will host Colorado State at the Huntsman Center on November 6 at 5 p.m., with the game streamed on ESPN+. With the season just under way, the team hopes to carry the opener's momentum into its home stand.
(Source: On3)
Source: On3
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Photo: 图：犹他大学亨茨曼中心。经 Wikimedia Commons。 / Photo: The Jon M. Huntsman Center at the University of Utah. Via Wikimedia Commons.
