Instead, No. 12 Kansas State dominated on both ends in handing the No. 22 Utes their first loss since Thanksgiving day, as Utah fell 71-47. It was also Utah’s first home loss of the season. The win keeps the Wildcats (16-1, 4-0 Big 12) unbeaten in league play, while the Utes (12-3, 3-1 Big 12) lost their first conference game.

No. 22 Utah women's basketball suffered a crushing 71-47 defeat at the hands of No. 12 Kansas State on Wednesday night. The Wildcats showcased their depth and b

The Horned Frogs scored the final seven points of the game and survived a late push from the Wildcats. Both Dug McDaniel and Coleman Hawkins had opportunities to win the game in the final seconds for K-State, but they were unable to convert.

The Utes and Wildcats are both unbeaten in league play heading into the only time they’ll meet in the regular season.