Utah and Indiana clash in NCAA Tournament first round

Utah and Indiana will face off in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The game is scheduled for Friday at 1:30 p.m. EDT in Columbia, South Carolina. Utah has a record of 22 wins and 8 losses, with 13 wins and 6 losses in the Big 12. Indiana's record is 19 wins and 12 losses, including 11 wins and 9 losses in the Big Ten. The point spread for the game favors Indiana by 1.5 points. Utah is strong in rebounding, averaging 24.3 defensive rebounds per game. Their player Maye Toure leads in this area with 5.1 rebounds per game. On offense, Utah averages 76.7 points per game, which is significantly higher than the 64.1 points Indiana allows. Key players to watch include Gianna Kneepkens from Utah, who scores about 19.2 points per game and makes 3 three-pointers on average. For Indiana, Yarden Garzon averages 14.5 points and contributes with rebounds and assists. In their last 10 games, Utah has a record of 7 wins and 3 losses and scores an average of 74.9 points per game. Indiana has a record of 5 wins and 5 losses, averaging 71.2 points. Both teams are looking to advance in the tournament and will aim for a strong start.