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Utah loses 84-81 to South Dakota in overtime in women’s basketball home opener

Utah's women's basketball team rallied from eight points behind in the last four minutes of regulation Saturday against South Dakota, only to lose 84-81 in overtime at the Huntsman Center.

USD guard Monica Arens forced overtime by making two free throws after being fouled on a drive with 5.1 seconds left.

Junior forward Ola Makurat's 3-pointer had given Utah a 71-69 with 8.5 seconds remaining. Lola Pendande's blocked shot started a fast break for the Utes, who had trailed 69-61 with 3:58 to play.

Pendande led Utah (0-3) with 19 points and nine rebounds. Arens scored 17 points for the Coyotes (4-0), ranked by ESPN as the country's top-ranked mid-major team.