Utah Tech University men’s and women’s basketball teams are back in full swing as both teams had key wins and career-highs in scoring set.
Women’s basketball
Women’s basketball traveled to Tempe, Arizona, Nov. 25 to take on Arizona State University, losing 81-54. Junior Lauren Crocker had a career-best 11 points along with eight rebounds.
Utah Tech shot a season-best 45% from the floor while knocking down nine shots from behind the arc.
UT returned home as they beat Westminster University 81-70. Redshirt senior Kaylee Borden had a career-high 25 points as four Trailblazers finished in double figures.
The Trailblazers then hosted McNeese State University and lost 67-52. It was their first loss at home this season as they were held to a season-low 52 points while shooting 34% from the field. Redshirt senior Brie Crittendon led UT in scoring with 15 points while making four shots behind the arc.
UT then lost a close game at home Dec. 6 to New Mexico State University, 58-55. UT was outscored 19-12 in the fourth quarter as New Mexico State took the lead in the final minute.
Borden led UT in scoring with 22 points, including 10 of the Trailblazers’ 12 fourth quarter points.
As they head into a week off from play, the Trailblazers enter the break with a 4-4 record. They will return to the hardwood Dec. 13 as they take on the University of California, Santa Barbara, at home.
Men’s basketball
Men’s basketball hosted Portland State University Nov. 25 and lost 68-63. The Trailblazers held a 63-58 lead with just over two minutes to go before Portland State scored the last 10 points of the game.
Senior Ethan Potter led UT in scoring with 18 points while going 9-13 from the field.
Utah Tech then beat the University of California, Riverside, at home 77-69. Potter set a career-high with 26 points as three Trailblazers finished in double figures. Sophomore Noah Bolanga also added 12 points along with a season-best eight rebounds.
“Ethan was having a night,” head coach Jon Judkins said. “We’ve got to try to get him the ball.”
UT then traveled to face Santa Clara University and lost 90-80. Two Trailblazers set career-highs in scoring as sophomore Madiba Owona had 25 points while senior Britton Berrett contributed another 17.
Heading into a week off from play, UT has a 5-6 record. They will return Dec. 13 to host Justice University at the Burns Arena.
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