Utah Secures Upset Victory over No. 3 Notre Dame with 78-67 Win, Marking Top Travel Win

The Utah women’s basketball team made history with a monumental win over No. 3 ranked Notre Dame in the Cayman Island Classic. The Utes took the lead early in the second half and never looked back, securing a 78-67 victory. Gianna Kneepkens led the team with 16 points, supported by strong performances from Jenna Johnson, Kennedy McQueen, Matyson Wilke, and Mayé Touré. Utah’s defense held Notre Dame to just a pair of free throws for the first five minutes of the second half, contributing to their success. This win marks Utah’s highest ranked victory while traveling in program history, with Head Coach Gavin Petersen becoming the fastest coach in Utah’s history to defeat a top-10 team. The team’s record now stands at 6-2 for the season, with notable performances from Inês Vieira, Kennady McQueen, and Gianna Kneepkens. The Utes are showing promising signs of unity and resilience as they continue to build upon their success on the court.

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