BOULDER, Colo.—Iwalani Rodrigues hit a 3-pointer to put Utah ahead for good and Michelle Plouffe hit three free throws in the final 19 seconds of overtime in a 61-56 victory over Colorado on Saturday.
Rodrigues’ big shot came with 37 seconds left and gave Utah (13-12, 6-8 Pac-12) a two-point lead.
Rodrigues also converted a pair of free throws with 49 seconds left in regulation to help send the game into overtime.
Utah had balanced scoring — 16 points from Taryn Wicijowski, 15 from Rodrigues and Janita Badon and 13 from Plouffe. Wicijowski also had nine rebounds, Badon four assists and Plouffe four steals.
Colorado (16-9, 5-9) was led by Chucky Jeffery’s 15 points. Julie Seabrook scored 10 points. Jen Reese grabbed 11 rebounds.
