UCLA Women's Basketball vs Utah: How to Watch, Predictions, and More
Top top-20 ranked teams face off as No. 12 UCLA hosts No. 18 Utah at Pauley Pavilion. This is a rematch game for the Bruins, who lost to Utah 94-81 in overtime exactly a month ago.
At the time, that loss was just UCLA's second of the year. Utah controlled the flow of that game for much of the evening, before UCLA led a comeback to take the lead before Utah tied the game to force overtime. Then, the Utes dominated in overtime to seal a huge win over UCLA.
This game also carries huge weight for both team in the conference standings. UCLA is currently fifth in the Pac-12 with a 20-5 overall record and 9-5 conference record. Utah is right behind the Bruins, with a 19-7 overall record and 9-5 conference record. Utah can leap ahead of UCLA with a win.
How to Watch
UCLA-Utah will begin airing at 6:30 p.m. PT on ESPN. The game will also be available to watch via the Fubo TV app.
Predictions
The main advantage for UCLA in this game is they will be facing Utah at home. Though Utah is still 7-4 on the road, UCLA is 12-1 at home and will not have to travel.
This game could also see another big day from Gabriela Jaquez. Jaquez put up one of her best games of the season last time UCLA faced Utah, leading the team with 21 points. Kiki Rice was also a key playmaker for UCLA, with 16 points and seven rebounds.
Either team certainly could win this game, but look for the Bruins' homefield advantage to give them enough for a win.
UCLA 81, Utah 75
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The Bruins put a lot of effort into stopping Alissa Pili the last time these teams faced off. They succeeded in holding Pili scoreless for much of the game, but Pili ended with 16 points and six rebounds anyway. Beyond containing Pili, the Bruins need to stop Kennady McQueen, who led Utah with 21 points and nine rebounds in their last matchup.