Back against the team that once ended her season, Utah star Gianna Kneepkens erupts for 32 points as Utes dispatch of BYU

“In big rivalry games, you get that team’s best shot and we’re going to bring the same,” Utah forward Jenna Johnson said. “That’s what I’m looking forward to, competing hard and knowing we’re going to get BYU’s best.” The Utes will likely be missing one key piece when they take the court in Provo.

BYU's Emma Calvert (25) and Lauren Gustin (12) battle Utah forward Jenna Johnson (22) for the ball during game at the Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. The two teams meet at conference foes Saturday afternoon at the Marriott Center in Provo.

The last time Gianna Kneepkens played against BYU, she suffered a season-ending knee injury in December of 2023. This time around, Kneepkens had one of the best

Gianna Kneepkens had a career-high night with 32 points just days after her 30-point performance vs. Kansas last week. The Utes won 81-76.

Kneepkens poured in a career-high 32 points including six 3-pointers as Utah women's basketball held off BYU 81-76 Saturday afternoon.

Utah visits the BYU Cougars after Gianna Kneepkens scored 30 points in the Utes' 79-61 win over the Kansas Jayhawks.

Round one of this year's inaugural Big 12 basketball battle between BYU and Utah went the way of the Runnin' Utes.

Utah visits the BYU Cougars after Gianna Kneepkens scored 30 points in the Utes' 79-61 victory against the Kansas Jayhawks.

Place kicker Will Ferrin and punter Sam Vander Haar look back at the Cougars' surprisingly successful 2024 campaign.

In an entertaining tussle in Provo, the freshmen took turns putting on a show. Ultimately, it was Kanon Catchings and BYU that got the last laugh.