Utah Tech University Athletics

Before Utah Tech: Started her collegiate career at College of Southern Idaho, where she helped lead the Golden Eagles to a Region 18 title and a trip to the 2024 NJCAA national tournament … started in 23 of 25 games and averaged 5.4 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game … just missed a double-double with career highs of 13 points and eight rebounds in a win vs. Otero JC (12/1/23) … poured in a SWAC season high 11 points vs. CC Southern Nevada (3/15/24) in the Region 18 tourney … earned three varsity letters at Lone Peak HS, where she hit the game-winning shot in the 2022 Utah 6A state championship game as the Knights finished a perfect 23-0 … played for the Utah Premier club team.
 
More on Makeili: Was born in Provo, Utah … parents are Paul and Lupe Ika …  also recruited by College of Southern Idaho … favorite player is Ja Morant … favorite food is her mother’s home cooked ribs … currently majoring in general studies.
 
Why Makeili chose Utah Tech: “I chose Utah Tech because of the coaching staff and the environment.”