Utah Stuns No. 3 Notre Dame in Cayman Islands Classic

The Utes overcame a halftime deficit to secure a 78-67 victory, handing the Fighting Irish their second consecutive loss.

Utah improved to 6-2 overall and 3-1 under new head coach Gavin Petersen after defeating Notre Dame in the Cayman Islands Classic.
Gianna Kneepkens led Utah with 16 points, while Kennady McQueen, Maty Wilke, and Jenna Johnson each scored in double figures.
Notre Dame, now 5-2, struggled offensively in the second half, shooting just 10 of 31 after halftime and losing momentum following a strong first half.
A critical offensive foul on Notre Dame star Olivia Miles late in the fourth quarter sealed the game for Utah, with Maty Wilke hitting a decisive three-pointer shortly after.
Utah capitalized on their shooting efficiency in the second half, hitting 14 of 24 shots, including six three-pointers, and maintaining composure at the free-throw line.