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Clare Traeger, graduate student forward from Dallas, dribbles past her opponent. (Photo by Hannah Park)

Gallery: Wildcats clinch playoff spot with victory over Utah Tech

March 4, 2024 by Hannah Park

The Wildcats defeated the Utah Tech Trailblazers 74-62 on Saturday, sealing a spot in the WAC Tournament. The team managed to outscore the Trailblazers in every quarter except in fourth. The Wildcats have two more games against Seattle University and Utah Valley before the WAC Tournament starting on Wednesday, March 13.

Payton Hull, freshman guard from Peaster, surveys the court. (Photo by Hannah Park)
Zoe Jackson, junior guard from McKinney, drives the ball towards the goal. (Photo by Hannah Park)
Bella Earle, junior guard from Corinth, dribbles down court. (Photo by Hannah Park)

Bella Earle, junior guard from Corinth, stretches her arms in defense of the court. (Photo by Hannah Park)
The team celebrates after scoring. (Photo by Hannah Park)
The team huddles around head coach Julie Goodenough for a pep talk. (Photo by Hannah Park)

Payton Hull, freshman guard from Peaster, dribbles the ball down the court. (Photo by Hannah Park)
Addison Martin, sophomore forward from Shreveport, Louisiana, shoots the ball. (Photo by Hannah Park)

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries, Sports Tagged With: ACU basketball, ACU women's basketball, Basketball, Utah Tech, Utah Tech Basketball, Utah Tech Trailblazers, Utah Tech Women's Basketball, WBB, Women's Basketball

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