Two MWC games went into extra periods as the second half of the conference season continues. Utah stands atop the MWC standings with a win over San Diego State, while TCU stayed in second place with an overtime win over New Mexico. Wyoming got back to its winning ways with a victory over Air Force, while UNLV prevailed in an overtime contest with BYU.
#19/#23 Utah 63, San Diego State 51
San Diego, Calif.
Sat., Feb. 16, 2008
Utah has now won 16 straight games, tying the longest winning streak in the country (16 games - Chattanooga).
Utah's Kalee Whipple led the team with 15 points and 11 rebounds, marking her sixth double-double this season and 18th game in double-figures.
San Diego State's defense held Utah to its second lowest shooting percentage of the season, 38.5 percent.
UNLV 73, BYU 68 OT
Las Vegas, Nev.
Sat., Feb. 16, 2008
UNLV defeated BYU at home in overtime for the second straight year after defeating the Cougars, 76-71, on Feb. 21, 2007.
The Rebels' win marked the first time they have defeated a team with a winning record this season since a 62-61 win over #16 George Washington on Nov. 30.
Four BYU players scored in double-figures in the loss, led by freshman Mindy Neilson's career-high 16 points.
#22/#21 Wyoming 60, Air Force 32
Laramie, Wyo.
Sat., Feb. 16, 2008
Wyoming earned its 20th victory this season marking the third straight year the Cowgirls have earned 20+ wins.
The Cowgirls' Hanna Zavecz recorded nine points and a season-high 14 rebounds to go along with her three steals and two blocks.
Air Force was held to a season-low 16 points in a half and a season-low 32 points. Wyoming has held three opponents this season to under 40 points (Northern Colorado - 68-37; Westminster College - 73-35).
TCU 59, New Mexico 51 OT
Fort Worth, Texas
Sun., Feb. 17, 2008
The win over the Cowgirls marks the first season the Horned Frogs have won nine of its first 11 league games during three MWC seasons.
TCU freshman Helena Sverrisdottir scored a career-high 24 points in the win vs. New Mexico. She scored four points and grabbed two rebounds in the overtime period to give the Horned Frogs the win.
New Mexico's Brandi Kimble led the Lobos with a team-high 16 points and 11 rebounds for her second double-double of the season. Kimble and point-guard Amy Beggin played all 45 minutes of the game.
