Utah’s dream season has come to an end. Behind 24 points from LaDazhia Williams — and four late free throws from guard Alexis Morris — Louisiana State handed the Utes a 66-63 loss in a Sweet 16 matchup Friday afternoon in Greenville, S.C.
Behind 24 points from LaDazhia Williams — and four late free throws from guard Alexis Morris — Louisiana State handed the Utes a 66-63 loss in a Sweet 16 matchup Friday afternoon in Greenville, S.C.
Gianna Kneepkens had 20 points and eight rebounds and Pac-12 Player of the Year Alissa Pili had 14 points in the loss. Kneepkens scored 10 of those points in the fourth quarter, helping the Utes take a 63-62 lead into the game’s final seconds. From there, though, Utah stumbled. The Utes kept LSU star Angel Reese from scoring a go-ahead bucket but couldn’t corral the rebound. Morris drove to the basket and was fouled by Pili. The LSU guard made both free throws to give the Tigers a one-point lead.
On the ensuing possession, Reese fouled Utah’s Jenna Johnson but the sophomore forward missed both free throws.Utah’s Dasia Young had a shot to tie the game with a corner-3 at the buzzer, but saw her effort hit the top of the backboard.
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