“We just weren’t playing with any passion or any sort of enthusiasm,” said Utah coach Lynne Roberts of the first two periods. “We were trying to make home run plays. We had 13 turnovers, which is inexcusable.
It was senior day for the Utes as Emily Potter, Tanaeya Boclair and Tilar Clark wore the uniform at the Huntsman Center for the last time. Senior Wendy Anae, who missed the season due to injury, was also honored in postgame ceremonies.
“It helps to have your two-guard go 11 for 13, that doesn’t hurt,” Roberts said of Williams, who was 7 for 9 from beyond the three-point arc.