Coming off the court at half time the Oregon women seemed to have Thursday’s game against Utah in the bag. But with a new sense of ferocity, Utah came back onto the court and swept the 15 point security blanket out from Oregon’s feet bringing the score within two points in the last minutes of the game. Although Utah never took the lead, Oregon had to go out fighting for their eventual win.
Oregon forward Jasmin Holliday goes up for a layup against Utah during Oregon’s 72-67 win at Matt Knight Arena Thursday night . (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon guard Nia Jackson takes a shot against Utah Thursday night. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon’s Lexi Peterson goes up for a shot against Utah guard Janita Badon during Oregon’s 72-67 win over Utah Thursday night. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Utah head coach Anthony Levrets attempts to rally his team in the final seconds against Oregon. Despite a second half rally, Utah lost to Oregon 72-67 Thursday night. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon guard Nia Jackson drives down the court against Utah as she tries to fend off Utah’s second half attack. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon forward Jasmin Holliday and Utah’s Cheyenne Wilson wrestle for the ball in the final minutes of Oregon’s 72-67 win Thursday night. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon teammates look on from the bench as they watch their team’s lead slip away in against Utah. Although Oregon did not perform as well in the second half, they came out with a 72-67 win over Utah Thursday night. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon guard Nia Jackson takes a shot against Utah Thursday night. Jackson went 6 for 10 from the field against the Utes. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)
The Oregon women cheer after holding off Utah for the win in the final minutes of Thursday’s game at Matt Knight Arena. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)
