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Cougars face Bengals in season's first road test

BYU takes on Idaho State in Pocatello on Saturday.

BYU faces Colorado State on Kid's Day at the Marriott Center

Cougars and Rams meet for first time since Amber Whiting's first game as BYU's head coach.

Gibb's stellar start earns Big 12 Freshman of the Week honors

Gibb led all conference freshmen in scoring, assists, three-point field goals and blocks during the season's opening week.

Gibb's 22 points lifts BYU to 2-0 after a comeback win over the Cowgirls

The Cougars, led by Delaney Gibb’s 22 points, remain unbeaten after a 76-63 comeback win over the Wyoming Cowgirls on Saturday afternoon.

Cougars host former conference rival Wyoming for Saturday matinee

BYU women's basketball renews its rivalry with Wyoming as the Cowgirls visit the Marriott Center at 2 p.m. MT on Saturday.

BYU sneaks by the Vandals in season opener, 67-62

Despite a late run from the Vandals, the Cougars defended their homecourt to beat Idaho 67-62.

BYU kicks off 2024-25 season against Idaho on Wednesday

BYU women's basketball welcomes the Idaho Vandals to the Marriott Center on Nov. 6 for the 2024-25 season opener at 7 p.m. MT.

2024-25 Women's Basketball Season Preview

BYU looks to return to winning ways as the Cougars approach the 2024-25 campaign with nine new faces and a new style of play.

BYU breaks 100 in exhibition game against Westminster with the help of new recruits

With nine newcomers and four returning players, the Cougars showcased both new and old talent with their 105-37 exhibition win over Westminster at the Marriott Center Tuesday night.

BYU faces Westminster in final tuneup for 2024-25 season

BYU and Westminster will face off in an exhibition matchup on Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. at the Marriott Center.

Whiting, Calvert and Congdon represent BYU at Big 12 Media Days

BYU women’s basketball head coach Amber Whiting and players Amari Whiting, Emma Calvert and Kemery Congdon represented the Cougars at Big 12 Media Days.

Cougars tip off 2024-25 season at Big 12 Basketball Media Days

BYU women’s basketball head coach Amber Whiting, Amari Whiting, Emma Calvert and Kemery Congdon will represent the Cougars at Big 12 Basketball Media Days in Kansas City, Mo. at the T-Mobile Center on Tuesday, Oct. 22.

Danielle LaFata named Director of Nutrition for BYU Men’s and Women’s Basketball Programs

LaFata joins the Cougars after time with the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury, San Francisco Giants and U.S. Men's National Soccer Team

Cougars picked 12th in Big 12 Preseason Poll

The Big 12 Conference released its 2024-25 preseason poll and preseason honors on Thursday morning, with BYU picked to finish 12th in the 16-team conference.

Big 12 finalizes 2024-25 women’s basketball schedule

The Big 12 Conference announced the 18-game slate for BYU women’s basketball’s second campaign as a member of the conference on Thursday morning.

Whiting welcomes Jordan Loera to coaching staff

BYU women’s basketball head coach Amber Whiting announced the addition of Jordan Loera to her staff as an assistant coach on Tuesday.

Whiting announces 2024-25 non-conference schedule

BYU women’s basketball coach Amber Whiting has announced the Cougars' 11-game non-conference schedule.

Smiler selected to New Zealand Tall Ferns FIBA Women's World Cup Pre-Qualifying Tournament roster

Former BYU women’s basketball player Kaylee Smiler has been selected to compete for the New Zealand Tall Ferns in the FIBA Women’s World Cup Pre-Qualifying Tournament in Mexico on August 19-25.

Cougars honored in WBCA Top 25 Honor Roll

BYU women's basketball was one of 112 teams honored in the 2023-24 Women's Basketball Coaches Association Academic Top 25 Honor Roll.

Whiting hires Keilani Unga as women's basketball Director of Operations

Head coach Amber Whiting announced the addition of Keilani Unga as the BYU women’s basketball director of operation on Monday morning.

Big 12 releases women's basketball matchups for 2024-25 season

The Big 12 Conference released the matchups for the 2024-25 women’s basketball schedule on Thursday morning.

Whiting announces signing of Arkansas State transfer Kendra Gillispie

BYU head coach Amber Whiting announced the signing of Arkansas State forward Kendra Gillispie to the 2024-25 BYU women's basketball roster on Tuesday morning.

Whiting adds Cal transfer Kemery Martín to 2024-25 roster

Cougars add sharpshooting Cal transfer Kemery Martín to BYU women’s basketball’s 2024-25 roster, head coach Amber Whiting announced Friday.

Whiting adds Cal transfer Kemery Martín to 2024-25 roster

Cougars add sharpshooting Cal transfer Kemery Martín to BYU women’s basketball’s 2024-25 roster, head coach Amber Whiting announced Friday.

BYU adds Buffalo transfer Hattie Ogden to 2024-25 roster

BYU women's basketball head coach Amber Whiting has announced the addition of Buffalo transfer Hattie Ogden to the 2024-25 roster.

Whiting adds transfer Marya Hudgins to 2024-25 roster

BYU women's basketball coach Amber Whiting has announced the addition of Marya Hudgins to the 2024-25 roster.

Gustin named WBCA All-America honorable mention

Lauren Gustin was named an All-America honorable mention by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association on Thursday.

Calvert named to CSC Academic All-District Team for second-straight year

BYU forward Emma Calvert was selected to the 2023-24 Academic All-District Team, the College Sports Communicators announced on Tuesday morning.

Gustin named AP Honorable Mention All-American

BYU’s Lauren Gustin was named an Honorable Mention All-American, the Associated Press announced Wednesday morning.

BYU faces former conference foe Santa Clara in WBIT First Round

BYU and Santa Clara face off in the first round of the inaugural Women’s Basketball Invitational Tournament at the Leavey Center on March 21 at 6 p.m. PT.

Cougars selected to inaugural Women's Basketball Invitational Tournament

BYU women's basketball has been selected to compete in the first-ever Women's Basketball Invitational Tournament presented by the NCAA.

Cougars fall to Jayhawks 77-53 in Big 12 Championship Second Round

The 10th-seeded BYU Cougars fell to the 7th-seeded Kansas Jayhawks 77-53 in the second round of the Phillips 66 Big 12 Women's Basketball Championship at the T-Mobile Center on Friday night.

10 seed BYU takes on 7th-seeded Kansas in Big 12 Championship Second Round

The Cougars look to avenge two regular season losses as they face the 7th-seeded Kansas Jayhawks in the second round of the Big 12 Women’s Basketball Championship on Friday at 5:30 p.m. CT at the T-Mobile Center.

Cougars face No. 3 Texas in Big 12 regular season finale

Coming off a bounce-back win over Houston on senior night, BYU faces the highest-ranked opponent of the Whiting era as the Cougars take on the No. 3 Texas Longhorns on Saturday night at the Moody Center.

BYU defeats Houston 64-54 on Senior Night behind Gustin's 19 points

BYU women's basketball defeated Houston 64-54 on senior night, led by senior Lauren Gustin's 19 points on Wednesday evening at the Marriott Center.

Gustin and Smiler to be honored as BYU faces Houston on Senior Night

Seniors Lauren Gustin and Kaylee Smiler will be honored at the Marriott Center after the BYU women's basketball game against Houston on Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. MT.

BYU visits Iowa State for first time since 2002

After a three-game win streak was snapped by back-to-back losses, the Cougars look to get back in the win column as they travel to face the Iowa State Cyclones at Hilton Coliseum for the first time since 2002.

BYU looks to right the ship as TCU visits the Marriott Center

After falling to TCU in Fort Worth in their first Big 12 game, the Cougars look to right the ship as the Horned Frogs visit the Marriott Center on Wednesday, Feb. 21. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. with the game broadcast on Big 12 Now on ESPN+.

Gustin’s career-high not enough as Cougars fall to Jayhawks 70-62

Lauren Gustin scored a career-high 33 points in the Cougars’ 70-62 loss to the Kansas Jayhawks Saturday evening at the Marriott Center.

Cougars look to extend conference win streak against Kansas

The Cougars look to avenge their loss at Allen Fieldhouse and earn their fourth-straight Big 12 win as the Kansas Jayhawks come to town on Feb. 17. Tip-off is scheduled for 4 p.m. MT at the Marriott Center.

Gustin and Whiting sweep Big 12 Player and Freshman of the Week Honors

BYU’s Lauren Gustin (player) and Amari Whiting (freshman) swept the Big 12 women’s basketball weekly awards, following a 2-0 week in which the Cougars knocked off No. 18 Baylor for their first AP Top-25 win of the season, the Big 12 Conference announced Monday.

BYU takes on UCF in final game of east coast swing

Following a 2-0 week in which BYU knocked off No. 18 Baylor and Cincinnati, the Cougars look to continue their winning ways as they take on the UCF Knights on Tuesday, Feb. 13 at 6 p.m. ET on Big 12 Now on ESPN+.

Cougars complete sweep of Bearcats with first Big 12 road win, 69-57

BYU fights off Bearcats 69-57 for first Big 12 road win at Fifth Third Arena on Saturday afternoon.

Cougars look for first Big 12 road win against Cincinnati

After knocking off No. 18 Baylor, the BYU Cougars look for their first Big 12 road win as they take on the Cincinnati Bearcats on Saturday, Feb. 10 at noon ET.

BYU upsets No. 18 Baylor 78-66 behind Gustin's 23 points

Behind Lauren Gustin's 23 points, BYU women’s basketball upset No. 18 Baylor 78-66 on Wednesday evening at the Marriott Center for its first victory over a ranked opponent under head coach Amber Whiting.

Cougars face No. 18 Baylor in second-straight top-25 matchup

BYU will face a second-straight ranked opponent as the No. 18 Baylor Bears take the Marriott Center floor on Wednesday, Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. MT.

BYU comeback falls short in 76-69 loss to No. 23 West Virginia

Despite a furious second-half comeback, BYU women’s basketball was unable to overcome a 17-point deficit and fell to No. 23 West Virginia 76-69 on Saturday afternoon at the Marriott Center.

Cougars back home to take on No. 23 West Virginia

BYU will face off with the 23rd-ranked West Virginia Mountaineers on Saturday, Feb. 3 at 4 p.m. MT at the Marriott Center.

Cougars and Jayhawks face off for first time at the Phog

BYU looks to get back in the win column as the Cougars travel to Lawrence, Kansas, to take on the Kansas Jayhawks at 6:30 p.m. CT on Wednesday at Allen Fieldhouse.

Cougars take on No. 4 Kansas State in Little Apple

Coming off their second Big 12 win of the year, the BYU Cougars face their toughest test as they travel to Manhattan, Kansas to take on the 4th-ranked Kansas State Wildcats.

Cougars look to defend home court as Texas Tech comes to town

The Cougars look to get back to winning ways as they welcome the Texas Tech Lady Raiders to the Marriott Center on Saturday, Jan. 20 at 4 p.m. MT.

Cougars look to defend home court as Texas Tech comes to town

The Cougars look to get back to winning ways as they welcome the Texas Tech Lady Raiders to the Marriott Center on Saturday, Jan. 20 at 4 p.m. MT.

Cougars head to Stillwater for date with Oklahoma State

Coming off their first Big 12 win, the Cougars hit the road to take on the Oklahoma State Cowgirls at Gallagher-Iba Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 17 at 6:30 p.m. CT.

BYU earns first Big 12 win over Cincinnati as five Cougars score in double figures

BYU women’s basketball secured its first Big 12 Conference win against the Cincinnati Bearcats on Saturday at the Marriott Center, 68-58.

BYU takes on Cincinnati in search of Cougars' first Big 12 win

BYU returns home to face the Cincinnati Bearcats on Saturday, Jan. 13 with tip-off scheduled for 4 p.m. MT at the Marriott Center as the Cougars search for their first Big 12 Conference victory.

BYU and Houston face off with first Big 12 win on the line

BYU travels to Texas to take on the Houston Cougars on Wednesday, Jan. 10 with tip-off scheduled for 7 p.m. CT at the Fertitta Center.

Cougars come up short in 80-75 loss to Iowa State

Despite four double-figure scorers and an eight-point second-half lead, BYU women’s basketball came up short in an 80-75 loss to Iowa State on Saturday evening at the Marriott Center.

Cougars look for first Big 12 win as they host Iowa State on Saturday

BYU hosts the Iowa State Cyclones on Saturday, Jan. 6 as the Cougars search for their first Big 12 conference win. Tip-off is scheduled for 4 p.m. MT at the Marriott Center.

Gustin records 15 points and 20 rebounds in 75-63 loss to Oklahoma in Big 12 home opener

BYU women’s basketball fell to the Oklahoma Sooners 75-63 in its Big 12 home opener on Wednesday evening at the Marriott Center.

Cougars host Oklahoma for first Big 12 home game in BYU Basketball history

BYU hosts the Oklahoma Sooners for the first Big 12 home game in BYU basketball history on Wednesday, Jan. 3. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. MT at the Marriott Center.

Cougars take on No. 23 TCU in first Big 12 women's hoops matchup

BYU will play in its first conference game as a member of the Big 12 Conference on Saturday as the Cougars take on the TCU Horned Frogs in Fort Worth.

BYU looks for bounce-back win against Nevada at Lady Bear Classic

BYU and Nevada will face off in the final game of the Missouri State Lady Bear Classic on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, with tip-off scheduled for noon CT at Great Southern Bank Arena.

Cougars fall to Missouri State 56-55 in Lady Bear Classic

BYU women’s basketball fell to the Missouri State Lady Bears 56-55 at Great Southern Bank Arena in the Lady Bear Classic on Wednesday evening.

Cougars overcome a 13-point deficit to secure the win against Idaho State

BYU women’s basketball overcame a 13-point second-half deficit to defeat Idaho State 79-76 at the Marriott Center on Saturday afternoon, with all five starters scoring in double figures.

Cougars face off with Idaho State in Saturday matinee

BYU will take on the Idaho State Bengals in a Saturday afternoon matchup at the Marriott Center with tip-off set for 2 p.m. MT.

Woolston's 18 points propel BYU past Boise State 65-50

Kailey Woolston scored 18 points, leading BYU women’s basketball to a 65-50 victory over Boise State at the Marriott Center on Saturday afternoon.

BYU and Boise State face off in Saturday afternoon matchup

BYU will take on the Boise State Broncos in a mid-day matinee at the Marriott Center on Saturday at 2 p.m. MT.

Cougars renew rivalry with No. 12 Utah on Saturday

BYU will travel 45 minutes north to renew its rivalry with the No. 12 Utah Utes on Saturday, Dec. 2 at the John M. Huntsman Center.

Cougars and Cowgirls face off in Mountain West grudge match on Tuesday

BYU will renew an old Mountain West rivalry on Tuesday as the Cougars travel to Laramie to take on the Wyoming Cowgirls at 6:30 p.m. MT at the Arena-Auditorium.

Woolston earns back-to-back Big 12 Freshman of the Week honors

BYU guard Kailey Woolston was named the Big 12 Freshman of the Week for the second-straight week on Monday morning after leading all conference freshmen in three statistical categories.

Woolston's 18 leads BYU to 6-0 with 74-58 win over LMU

Kailey Woolston led the Cougars with 18 points as BYU women’s basketball pulled away in the second half for a 74-58 win over LMU on Saturday afternoon at the Marriott Center.

Cougars take on old conference foe LMU on Saturday

BYU women's basketball will renew an old conference matchup when the Cougars face the LMU Lions on Saturday at 2 p.m. MT at the Marriott Center.

Cougars and Billikens meet on the hardwood for first time in Hawaii

BYU women's basketball will take on the Saint Louis Billikens on Tuesday, Nov. 21 at 3 p.m. HT/6 p.m. MT at the George Q. Cannon Center, marking the first time the Cougars and Billikens have met on the hardwood.

Woolston named Big 12 Freshman of the Week

BYU's Kailey Woolston was named the Big 12 Conference Freshman of the Week after leading all conference freshmen in scoring at 18.5 points per game for the week.

Woolston named Big 12 Freshman of the Week

BYU's Kailey Woolston was named the Big 12 Conference Freshman of the Week after leading all conference freshmen in scoring at 18.5 points per game for the week.

Cougars and Demon Deacons face off on island time

BYU women's basketball will take on the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at the George Q. Cannon Activities Center at 4:30 p.m. HT on Saturday afternoon.

Cougars host cross-town rival Utah Valley on Tuesday night

BYU women's basketball renews its rivalry with Utah Valley on Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. MT at the Marriott Center. The Cougars and Wolverines meet for the first time since 2019 on Tuesday night.

Defense and efficient shooting powers Cougars to 77-49 victory over Weber State

A dominant first half powered BYU women’s basketball to a 77-49 victory over the Weber State Wildcats in the Cougars’ 2023-24 home opener.

Cougars down Bobcats to earn hard-fought road win

Four Cougars scored in double figures as BYU women’s basketball took down the Montana State Bobcats 68-60 to earn its first win of the 2023-24 campaign.

Cougars down Bobcats to earn hard-fought road win

Four Cougars scored in double figures as BYU women’s basketball took down the Montana State Bobcats 68-60 to earn its first win of the 2023-24 campaign.

Cougars head to Montana State for season opener

BYU women's basketball will open its 2023-24 season with a visit to the Montana State Bobcats on Nov. 7 with tip set for 11 a.m. MT.

Gustin named to Naismith Women's Player of the Year Watch List

BYU senior Lauren Gustin was named to the 2023-24 Jersey Mike’s Naismith Women’s Player of the Year Watchlist, the Naismith Award announced on Friday.

Cougars host Westminster for exhibition matchup

BYU will play host to the Westminster Griffins on Wednesday, Nov. 1 in an exhibition contest at the Marriott Center, with the tip set for 3 p.m. MT.

Gustin named to Katrina McClain Preseason Top-20 Watch List

Whiting, Gustin, Smiler and Falatea represent at Big 12 Tipoff

BYU women’s basketball head coach Amber Whiting and players Lauren Gustin, Kaylee Smiler and Nani Falatea visited the T-Mobile Center on Tuesday to represent the Cougars at their first Big 12 Tipoff event in preparation for the 2023-24 campaign.

Cougars picked 11th in Big 12 Preseason Poll

Gustin named Preseason All-Big 12 Honorable Mention

The Big 12 Conference announced its 2023-24 All-Conference Team on Wednesday afternoon with Lauren Gustin being named an honorable mention.

Big 12 announces 2023-24 women’s basketball schedule

The Big 12 Conference released the 18-game conference slate for BYU women’s basketball’s maiden voyage as a member of the conference on Tuesday morning.

BYU women's basketball completes 3-0 sweep of Italian Tour

BYU women's basketball completed a successful tour of Italy while turning in a 3-0 record as well as creating team chemistry and unity on their 10-day foreign trip.

Whiting names Edwards director of player development

Mackey-Williams to compete in FIBA 3x3 Edmonton Stop with New Zealand Tall Ferns

Big 12 reveals matchups for 2023-24 women's basketball season

Whiting to participate in “Big 12 Hoops in the Park”

Whiting welcomes Wardenburg to coaching staff

Cougar comeback comes up short in WNIT loss to Rice

BYU to host Rice in WNIT round of 64

BYU races by Pepperdine 74-59 to advance

Gustin earns WCC Defensive Player of the Year, All-WCC Honors for three Cougars

Gustin breaks single-season BYU rebounding record in 61-49 loss to Portland

BYU falls to No. 18 Gonzaga on Senior Day

Fourth-quarter rally beats Santa Clara 78-72

BYU downs LMU 67-42 on Saturday afternoon

Cougars lose overtime heartbreaker to Pepperdine 64-63

Comeback effort falls short in 52-49 loss at San Diego

Cougars fall to Santa Clara 69-59

BYU's season-high 78 points takes down Dons

BYU wins sixth in a row with 63-52 win at Pepperdine

BYU roars over LMU Lions 63-46

Cougars take down Toreros behind Gustin's career night

Falatea scores 24, leads BYU to 66-41 win over Saint Mary's

Gustin's 20-20 night leads women's basketball past Pacific 69-51

BYU flies over Monmouth Hawks 70-50

Cougars return to Provo for Monmouth on Wednesday

BYU begins conference play at Gonzaga and Portland

Falatea, Gustin score 18 apiece in 76-59 loss to No. 15 Utah

BYU hosts No. 15 Utah on Saturday

Cougars control Aggies for 64-54 road win

BYU faces in-state foe Utah State on Tuesday

Gustin powers BYU to 76-67 win on the road at Boise State

BYU on the road at Boise State this week

Cougars fall to Ball State 61-56 after valiant comeback effort

BYU gets first home win with 71-47 defeat of Carroll College

BYU returns home for Carroll College, Ball state this week

BYU gets in the win column with 65-56 victory over Washington State

BYU travels to Oahu for North Shore Showcase

BYU shows fight in 77-66 loss to No. 16 Oklahoma

BYU and No. 16 Oklahoma to face off in Marriott Center Tuesday

Women's Basketball Falls to Montana State 69-60

BYU hosts Montana State on Saturday

BYU adds five top recruits to 2023 signing class

BYU drops season opener 82-62 at Colorado State

BYU women's basketball opens 2022-23 on the road at Colorado State

Gustin's 20-20 night lifts BYU over Westminster 72-51 in exhibition game

Women's basketball hosts Westminster in exhibition game

BYU women's hoops previews season at WCC Media Day

Gustin named to All-WCC Preseason team, BYU picked 3rd in preseason poll

BYU announces women’s basketball 2022-23 schedule

BYU signs Arizona State transfer Gabby Bosquez

Whiting names Natalie Lainhart Director of Operations

BYU women’s basketball adds Aaron Kallhoff as assistant coach

BYU adds Morgan Bailey to women's basketball coaching staff

Lee Cummard named BYU women’s basketball associate head coach

BYU names Amber Whiting head women's basketball coach

Y Women's Hooops Team Ends 1999 Year With Win

BYU (8-3) Hosts Southern Utah and Plays Weber State In Ogden After The Christmas Holidays