Cowgirls fall short on the road

SALT LAKE CITY -- A good start was exactly what Wyoming coach Joe Legerski wanted to see on the road Wednesday night at Utah.

The finish was what did in the Cowgirls, as Utah rallied for a 54-47 win.

The Cowgirls (3-3, MWC, 12-6) led for much of the first half and 25-20 at the break. But Utah (3-3, 12-7), used an 18-4 run to begin the second half and never looked back. Wyoming got the game within three points late, but Utah scored the final four points to secure the win.

Wyoming had two players in double figures, led by Hillary Carlson with 18 points, six blocks and four rebounds. She was followed by Emma Langford with 12 points and six rebounds, while Kristen Scheffler added eight points. The Cowgirls were 18-of-49 (.367) fro the field and 10-of-14 (.714) from the free throw line.

“Hillary was big for us tonight with 18 points and really carried us to start the game,” said Legerski. “She was also a big part of our comeback, which is what you need from an All-Conference player and she showed that.”

Utah was led by Kalee Whipple with 25 points and 10 rebounds, while Janita Badon added 10 points and eight boards. Whipple has now scored 119 points in her last five games against the Cowgirls. The Utes were 21-of-63 (.333) from the field and out rebounded Wyoming, 40-37.

The Cowgirls return home Saturday at 2 p.m. when they host Air Force.