SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Malia Nawahine and Emily Potter scored 15 points apiece and Utah held on to defeat No. 24 California 63-57 on Sunday.
The Utes (13-4, 2-4 Pac 12) led the whole way, slowly building the lead to 12 points on a layup by Nawahine with 4:30 to play. The Golden Bears (14-4, 2-4) then reeled off 11 straight points, closing within 58-57 on jumper by Courtney Range with 1:47 remaining.
Utah then missed two free throws but Cal committed a turnover and Potter ended up at the foul line after grabbing an offensive rebound.