LOGAN — The Utah State University women's basketball team made history in several ways in its 103-95 win over Arizona in the first round of the Women's National Invitation Tournament on Thursday at the
Dee Glen Smith Spectrum.
The win was the Aggies' first WNIT victory ever and first postseason win since a 90-74 victory over Northern Colorado in the AIAW Championship back in 1977.
The 103 points was the most points scored by the Aggies since a 96-39 win against Southern Idaho in 1984. It was also the first time USU scored 100 points since it beat New Mexico State, 105-98, on Feb. 20, 1982.
Utah State improved to 18-14 on the season, which is a school record for most wins in a season since the 1973 squad finished with 17 wins. Arizona ends its season with a 21-12 record.
Utah State used career highs from junior forward Maddy Plunkett and sophomore guard Devyn Christensen to seal the high-scoring affair. Christensen led all Utah State scorers with 27 points, while Plunkett dropped in 11.
An 8-0 run helped stake Utah State to an early 15-3 lead. Christensen scored 10 of USU's first 24 points, and the Aggies built a 29-13 lead on their way to a 46-40 halftime lead.