Alissa Pili scores 26 points as Utah defeats South Dakota State 68-54 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Utah had a strong start but let their lead shrink before pulling away in the second half. Pili was the standout player for Utah.
Alissa Pili scored 16 of her 26 points in the second half, leading Utah to a 68-54 win over South Dakota State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Utah had a strong start, outscoring South Dakota State 20-3 in the first quarter. However, they let their 20-point lead shrink to just 3 points at halftime. In the second half, Utah regained control and pulled away for the victory. Pili was the standout player, shooting 11 of 20 from the field and grabbing 7 rebounds.
Utah will now face Gonzaga in the second round
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