OREM, Utah — Utah Valley women's basketball looks to bounce back Saturday afternoon with a trip to St. George to face Utah Tech in the Old Hammer Rivalry. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. MT at Burns Arena. The contest marks the first of three meetings between the in-state rivals this season.
 
BROADCAST INFO
Saturday's game will stream on ESPN+ with Kylee Young and Walker Morrison on the call. Lucas Parker will provide radio coverage on KUTU 91.3 The Blaze. Live stats are available at utahtechtrailblazers.com.
 
LAST TIME OUT
Utah Valley rallied from a slow start and closed late in the fourth quarter Thursday night in Cedar City but fell 76-68 at Southern Utah. Amanda Barcello led all scorers with 21 points. The Wolverines forced 27 turnovers and recorded 16 steals. Saige Gibb added 11 points on 5-of-12 shooting, along with five steals and five rebounds.
 
SCOUTING THE TRAILBLAZERS
Utah Tech enters the matchup 5-9 overall and 0-3 in WAC play. Nevada transfer Kaylee Borden leads the Trailblazers at 15.2 points and 4.7 rebounds per game, while Lehi native Maddie Warren averages 10.6 points. Utah Tech is coming off a 75-67 loss, paced by 16 points from Warren and 13 points and seven rebounds from sophomore Paige Cofer.
 
SERIES HISTORY
Utah Valley holds an 8-4 advantage in the all-time series and has won the last three meetings. Barcello scored 22 points and went 6-for-6 from 3-point range in a 74-51 win in Orem last season. The Wolverines also earned a 62-46 victory in the teams' lone meeting in St. George a year ago.
 
UP NEXT
Utah Valley concludes its three-game road trip Saturday, Jan. 17, at UT Arlington. Tipoff is scheduled for noon MT (1 p.m. CT) at College Park Center. The Wolverines return home to host Southern Utah on Thursday, Jan. 22, at 6 p.m. MT.