Utah Tech women's basketball picked up a big win in the Burns by taking down in-state rival Utah State 95-57 on Tuesday night. 

What head coach JD Gustin said: "Tonight we did a nice job of mixing our defenses and keeping Utah State on their toes. The best thing about tonight was our defensive intensity. I was a little bit disappointed at half time with our rebounding efforts. Our intent and focus was good. There was a lot of emotion in this game and I think once we settled down and finished shots at the rim it opened up our perimeter game and made us tough to guard. Proud of the way we played tonight."

How it happened:  The Trailblazers started the game hot with a 9-3 lead thanks to an 8-0 run early. The run was highlighted by Amber Kartchner who blocked an Aggie three-point shot recovering the ball and driving it down for a made layup and drew the foul for a free throw. The Aggies answered with a 9-0 run to take a 12-9 lead but the Trailblazers ended the first quarter with 11 consecutive points. Going into the second quarter, Utah Tech had a 20-17 lead. 

The second quarter was slow offensively for both squads as neither team hit a field goal in over two minutes. The drought was broken by a three pointer made by Maggie McCord. Utah Tech went on to outscore Utah State 20-9 in the second quarter to take a 40-26 lead going into the half. 

Macie Warren led the Trailblazers with 14 points at the half. Breaunna Gillen also had double figures at the half with 10 points. 

Utah Tech found a groove in the third quarter to keep the momentum. In the final three minutes of the quarter, the Trailblazers went on a 10-2 run. In the midst of the run, Utah Tech managed a steal and Warren was off on a fast break where she dished a ball, behind the back to a trailing Gillen for an easy two point layup. As the third quarter ended, UT had a 68-44 lead over USU. 

The Trailblazers continued to charge in the fourth quarter putting up 27 more points. As the game ended Utah Tech took down Utah State 95-57. 

Leaders: Utah Tech had four Trailblazers in double figures and were led by Gillen who had a career high of 26 points. She went 12-18 from the field and recorded five assists and five steals. Warren tied her career high with 25 points going 9-19 from the field and 4-9 from the three. McCord also had double figures with 16 points she also led on the boards with seven. 

Taylia Stimpson came off the bench and added 11 points to the board.  
 
Comparison: Utah Tech ended the game shooting 57 percent from the field, 50 percent from the three and 60 percent from the free throw line. UT totaled 39 rebounds, 11 assists and 15 steals. 

The Aggies shot 31 percent from the field, 21 percent from the three and 60 percent from the free throw line. Utah State totaled 44 rebounds and 11 assists. 

Notes to Know: Utah Tech is now 2-1 on the season and beat Utah State for the first time in the Division I era. 

Next Up: The Trailblazers will hit the road to take on Kansas State and Kansas City.