The Utah Utes, ranked 4th, faced off against the 21st-ranked Baylor Bears at the Ferrell Center. The game ended with the Utes scoring 77 and the Bears outscoring them with a total of 84.

Nov 14, 2023; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Lady Bears guard Aijha Blackwell (33) scores a layup against the Utah Utes during the second half at Ferrell Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-USA TODAY Sports

The Utah Utes displayed a strong performance despite their loss to the Baylor Bears. The Utes started off energetically, putting up 20 points in the first quarter but fell slightly behind as they scored only 13 points in the second. They bounced back after halftime with an impressive 21 points in the third quarter and finished strong by adding another 23 points in the fourth. Overall, their field goal percentage was notable at approximately 48 percent from their total of 64 attempts.

The team from Utah showed particular dominance inside, scoring an impressive total of 46 points in paint. Their two-point shooting was particularly effective; they made an outstanding number of shots from within this range, hitting approximately 62 percent of their two-point attempts. Additionally, they were able to capitalize on second-chance opportunities by scoring a significant amount of second-chance points.

On defense, though not as dominant as offense, they managed to secure a substantial number of rebounds totaling up to around forty for this encounter which included both offensive and defensive efforts. The team also demonstrated quick hands on defense with eight steals throughout the game.

However, turnovers were a concern for Utah as they gave up possession seventeen times which led to eleven points for Baylor off those turnovers. Despite these challenges, there were no foul outs or ejections for either team during this matchup.

On Baylor's side, while less efficient inside compared to Utah with thirty-four paint points scored against Utah's forty-six; they excelled beyond the arc where their three-point shooting percentage stood at approximately forty-two percent making ten out of twenty-four attempts from downtown which contributed significantly towards their victory over Utah.

Baylor also maintained better ball control than its opponents; committing fewer turnovers (thirteen) compared to seventeen by Utah and converting those into twenty-seven crucial points off turnovers which played a pivotal role in securing their win over The Utes.

Looking ahead after this tough contest on foreign hardwoods – fans can catch The University of Utah Women’s Basketball Team next when they travel northward facing Alaska Anchorage Seawolves at Alaska Airlines Center located within Anchorage city limits on November nineteen scheduled tip-off time is set for four-thirty AM Eastern Time (ET). This upcoming match will be available live via internet broadcast networks including YouTube ensuring supporters won’t miss any action regardless where they are situated globally.

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Utah Utes and Baylor Bears Clash at Ferrell Center in Women's Basketball Showdown