Postseason

[73alum]

There are definitely some differences but also similarities comparing these two teams...season averages:

3 point shots,,,the Ute starters made 234-3 pointers and the Jacks 117...twice as many, and the team average was .366 compared to the Jacks .383 but we don't have Vlastuin now.

Blocks...we look good here...Jack starters 131 and the Ute starters 44. Pili has 26 of those.

Rebounds....very similar for both

Overall Shooting...Jacks starters...436--.591 and the Utes .403--.548. Overall team...the Utes .476 and the Jacks .482

The Jacks have 1.3 fewer steals/game, 2 more turnovers/game and 3.4 fewer assists/game then the Utes.

Scoring Margin...Jacks 14 points and the Utes 16 points.

Minutes/game...I was surprised the Jacks starters ave. 20-30 and the Utes ave. 22-33. Thought the Jacks w/b more.

Other notes...Vieira is their assist queen at 188 and also their steals queen at 76. Pili is a 3rd team All-American. B. Meyer and Mesa I hope can keep her in check w/o getting in foul trouble. The Utes last played 3/7 and the Jacks 3/12. Maybe the Jacks can catch the Utes not totally focused and their 3 pointers are off and passing not as crisp. Lets block some shots and get running!!!

[GrandpaLee]

The PAC 12 was very loaded this year, so I'm sure many of their games will be up on YouTube. Not really sure about matchups and what not but I'm looking forward to the Alissa Pili/Brooklyn Meyer battle.

And, Paige Meyer will have a Battle Royale with the Utah guards, and vice versa. Our defense must control their three-point shooters. Should be great fun - plenty of Minnesota AAU alumni on the floor for both sides.

[GoJacks2011]

Gonzaga was probably our worst showing of the year. I can't imagine a rematch would go that poorly again. We aren't the same team we were then but neither are they. One game at a time of course.

[discoDancinRabbit]

Good thing the Jacks avoided Gonzaga as I think they are going to be tough to beat on their floor. Of course, Utah will be good too. Need to play better than the first time around.

[jackdaniel]

The women play Saturday. There was not a time on the article.

I saw 9 PM Central posted for our game.

[jackdaniel]

The Bison,Yotes and ORU are all in the WNIT this year, if anyone is interested in seeing how they all fair.

[OldHare]

The women play Saturday. There was not a time on the article.

[peavy]

The PAC 12 was very loaded this year, so I'm sure many of their games will be up on YouTube. Not really sure about matchups and what not but I'm looking forward to the Alissa Pili/Brooklyn Meyer battle.

[sbruce65]

Looks like Utah's bench is about as long as SDSU's and the minutes are distributed somewhat similarly. Their PG from Portugal is out there most of the time. I look forward to watching Brooklyn go head to head with Alissa Pili. Gianna Kneepkens out of Duluth got hurt 8 games in and missed the rest of the season. She was their elite exterior scorer.

[Jackrabbit2012]

It doesn't look like their 6'8 girl has played lately from what I can see. Outside of her, they don't look like the tallest team we've faced in the tourney at least. I haven't watched them this year but last year they had some very athletic guards. Interesting that Gylten played for both teams.

Another SD connection, Reese Ross played 13 minutes per game as a true freshman

[bigticket1]

Big difference in the NET rankings, but looked at the RPI and the Jacks are only 8 spots below the Utes.

[GoJacks2011]

Reading on the Ute forum sounds like they have had some injuries. No idea if any players will be unavailable for the tourney.

It doesn't look like their 6'8 girl has played lately from what I can see. Outside of her, they don't look like the tallest team we've faced in the tourney at least. I haven't watched them this year but last year they had some very athletic guards. Interesting that Gylten played for both teams.

[98Jackfarmer]

Reading on the Ute forum sounds like they have had some injuries. No idea if any players will be unavailable for the tourney.

[JackJD]

A fair path to sweet 16

I agree with tbcruiser. This is very winnable. Utes should not be really happy with this matchup.

[Bozemaniac]

Back to the West Coast. One of these years we will get a location within driving distance. I don't mind the draw. Utah hasn't soared lately but played some great teams. I don't think we are at all the same team that played Gonzaga in December if it comes to a rematch.

I’m in Seattle and Spokane is out of my driving distance for an event.