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Utah Stuns No. 8 TCU in OT, Ending Horned Frogs’ Perfect Start

Utah’s perimeter accuracy, punctuated by Lani White’s late three, overcame Olivia Miles’ career-high 31.

Overview

  • Utah beat previously unbeaten TCU 87-77 in Salt Lake City, outscoring the Horned Frogs 20-10 in overtime.
  • Lani White forced overtime with a contested three in the final seconds and finished with 25 points on 4-of-6 from deep.
  • Utah hit 13 three-pointers at 56.5% and got balanced support from Reese Ross (15), Maty Wilke (12) and double-figure contributors off the glass.
  • Olivia Miles led TCU with 31 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, while the Horned Frogs shot 37% overall and 9-of-39 from three as Marta Suarez posted 23 points and 11 rebounds.
  • Coach Mark Campbell said TCU “didn’t deserve this game” and must improve; the Horned Frogs fell to 14-1 (2-1 Big 12) with Oklahoma State up next, while Utah visits Kansas.