Despite Losing to WCC Favorite Santa Clara 64-62, Women's Basketball Remains Optimistic

OREM – When it comes time for losing. It is always easy to be hurt. Sports is the ultimate do-or-die time. Winning is the goal, accolades and recognition follow closely. Though there are some cases when losing is a good sign, or rather a good omen. Utah Valley women’s basketball played against West Coast Conference favorite Santa Clara. The final score was 64-62 with Santa Clara keeping the Wolverines at arms-reach. The game could’ve been decided by a couple of possessions, maybe one possession. And the women’s basketball team is taking this performance and running with it. “Obviously we’re not here to celebrate a loss. But Santa Clara was picked unanimously to win the WCC,” said head coach Dan Nielson. “We knew it was going to be a battle, but really loved our effort.” A battle is likely the best way to describe this game. Right from the start, the Santa Clara Broncos played like a ranked team, and UVU was still adjusting. After a few back-and-forth possessions, the score was 12-4.

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