Shortly after Utah’s win over Brigham Young on Friday, Utah coach Megan Marsden inquired as if the Utes had ever opened a season with a 197 or higher score.
Turns out they had done so, back in 2004 and 2005 when the Utes beat UCLA 197.35-196.375 and 197.675-197.3, respectively. But those moments of history didn’t diminish Friday’s accomplishment in the 197-194.275 win over the Cougars.
The Utes wanted to send a message that they are a team that can challenge for the national title by being near the top of the national standings from the start of the season.