The 2021–22 BYU Cougars women's basketball team represented Brigham Young University during the 2021–22 NCAA Division I women's basketball season. It was head coach Jeff Judkins's twenty first and final season at BYU. The Cougars, members of the West Coast Conference, played their home games at the Marriott Center.
Before the season
Departures Due to COVID-19 disruptions throughout college sports, the NCAA ruled that the 2020–21 season would not count against the eligibility of any women's basketball player. This meant that all seniors in 2020–21 had the option to return in 2021–22.
Name Number Pos. Height Year Hometown Notes Megan Stevenson 1 F 6'0 Freshman Purcellville, Virginia Malli Perri 15 F 6'5" RS Junior Pleasant Grove, Utah Graduated and chose not to return Tahlia White 21 F 6'0 Freshman Orem, Utah Transferred to Utah Valley
Newcomers Name Number Pos. Height Year Hometown Notes Amanda Barcello 1 F 5'11 Freshman Chandler, Arizona Rose Bubakar 24 F 6'0 Freshman Frederick, Maryland Emma Calvert 25 F 6'4 Freshman Farr West, Utah Amber Kartchner 33 G 5'9" Freshman Logan, Utah Arielle Mackey-Williams 4 G 5'9" Freshman Logan, Utah
2021–22 media
BYU Sports Media
All Cougars home games are being shown on BYUtv or the BYUtv App. Conference road games are being shown on WCC Network. All remaining non-conference road games are also being streamed. Streaming partners for those games can be found on the schedule.
Roster
Schedule
!colspan=8 style=| Exhibition
!colspan=8 style=| Non-conference regular season
!colspan=8 style=| WCC regular season
!colspan=8 style=| WCC Tournament
!colspan=8 style=| NCAA tournament
Game summaries
Exhibition: Westminster Broadcasters: Spencer Linton, Kristen Kozlowski, and Jason Shepherd Starting Lineups: Westminster: Abby Mangum, Rae Falatea, Sarah McGinley, Ashley Greenwood, Hunter Krebs BYU: Shaylee Gonzales, Maria Albiero, Tegan Graham, Lauren Gustin, Paisley Harding
Lipscomb Broadcasters: Spencer Linton, Kristen Kozlowski, and Jason Shepherd Series History: First Meeting Starting Lineups: Lipscomb: Jordan Peete, Blythe Pearson, Bella Vinson, Jalyn Holcomb, Casey Collier BYU: Shaylee Gonzales, Maria Albiero, Tegan Graham, Lauren Gustin, Paisley Harding
Fresno State Broadcasters: Dave McCann and Kristen Kozlowski Series History: BYU leads 8–6 Starting Lineups: Fresno State: Hanna Cavinder, Haley Cavinder, Amiee Book, Yanina Todorova, Maria Guimaraes BYU: Shaylee Gonzales, Maria Albiero, Tegan Graham, Lauren Gustin, Paisley Harding
Arizona State Broadcasters: Spencer Linton, Kristen Kozlowski, and Jason Shepherd Series History: BYU leads 6–4 Starting Lineups: Arizona State: Taya Hanson, Jaddan Simmons, Mael Gilles, Maggie Besselink, Jade Loville BYU: Shaylee Gonzales, Maria Albiero, Tegan Graham, Lauren Gustin, Paisley Harding
Boise State Broadcasters: Jarom Jordan and Kristen Kozlowski Series History: BYU leads 11–8 Starting Lineups: Boise State: Mary Kay Naro, Anna Ostlie, Dominique Leonidas, Elodie Lalotte, Abby Muse BYU: Shaylee Gonzales, Maria Albiero, Tegan Graham, Lauren Gustin, Paisley Harding
Utah State Broadcasters: Spencer Linton, Kristen Kozlowski and Jason Shepherd Series History: BYU leads 38–4 Starting Lineups: Utah State: Laci Hawthorne, E'Lease Stafford, Manna Mensah, Olivia Wikstrom, Kaylin Randhawa BYU: Shaylee Gonzales, Maria Albiero, Tegan Graham, Lauren Gustin, Paisley Harding
Florida State Broadcasters: Tom James and Brigid Merenda Series History: Series even 1–1 Starting Lineups: Florida State: River Baldwin, Sammie Puisis, Sara Bejedi, Morgan Jones, Valencia Myers BYU: Shaylee Gonzales, Maria Albiero, Tegan Graham, Lauren Gustin, Paisley Harding
West Virginia Broadcasters: Tom James and Brigid Merenda Series History: First Meeting Starting Lineups: BYU: Shaylee Gonzales, Maria Albiero, Tegan Graham, Lauren Gustin, Paisley Harding West Virginia: Jayla Hemingway, Kirsten Deans, Esmery Martinez, Kari Niblack, Madisen Smith
Utah Broadcasters: Krista Blunk and Mary Murphy Series History: Utah leads 67–41 Starting Lineups: BYU: Shaylee Gonzales, Maria Albiero, Tegan Graham, Lauren Gustin, Paisley Harding Utah: Dru Glyten, Brynna Maxwell, Jenna Johnson, Kennady McQueen, Dasia Young
Oklahoma Broadcasters: Chad McKee and Dan Hughes Series History: Oklahoma leads 5–1 Starting Lineups: BYU: Shaylee Gonzales, Maria Albiero, Tegan Graham, Lauren Gustin, Paisley Harding Oklahoma: Kelbie Washington, Nydia Lampkin, Ana Llanusa, Madi Williams, Taylor Robertson
Washington State Broadcasters: Jarom Jordan, Kristen Kozlowski and Kiki Solano Series History: Washington State leads 6–5 Starting Lineups: Washington State: Krystal Leger-Walker, Charlisse Leger-Walker, Ula Motuga, Johanna Teder, Bella Murekatete BYU: Shaylee Gonzales, Maria Albiero, Tegan Graham, Lauren Gustin, Paisley Harding
Montana State Broadcasters: Mark Martello Series History: BYU leads 8–3 Starting Lineups: BYU: Shaylee Gonzales, Maria Albiero, Tegan Graham, Lauren Gustin, Paisley Harding Montana State: Darian White, Kola Bad Bear, Katelynn Limardo, Leia Beattie, Gabby Mocchi
San Francisco Broadcasters: George Devine Series History: BYU leads 22–7 Starting Lineups: BYU: Shaylee Gonzales, Maria Albiero, Tegan Graham, Lauren Gustin, Paisley Harding San Francisco: Kia Vaalavirta, Marianna Klavina, Amalie Langer, Jessica McDowell-White, Claudia Langarita
Pacific Broadcasters: Dave McCann, Kristen Kozlowski, and Jason Shepherd Series History: BYU leads 17–4 Starting Lineups:
Pacific: Anaya James, Cecilia Holmberg, Elizabeth Elliott, Erica Adams, Sam Ashby BYU: Shaylee Gonzales, Maria Albiero, Tegan Graham, Lauren Gustin, Paisley Harding
Saint Mary's Broadcasters: Spencer Linton, Kristen Kozlowski, and Kiki Solano Series History: BYU leads 13–10 Starting Lineups: Saint Mary's: Taycee Wedin, Madeline Holland, Tayla Dalton, Hannah Rapp, Ali Bamberger BYU: Shaylee Gonzales, Maria Albiero, Tegan Graham, Lauren Gustin, Paisley Harding
Loyola Marymount Broadcasters: Brendan Craig and Gary Craig Series History: BYU leads 19–2 Starting Lineups: BYU: Shaylee Gonzales, Maria Albiero, Tegan Graham, Lauren Gustin, Paisley Harding Loyola Marymount: Aspyn Adams, Kimora Sykes, Nicole Rodriguez, Ariel Johnson, Alexis Mark
San Diego Broadcasters: Anne Marie Anderson and Mary Murphy Series History: BYU leads 13–8 Starting Lineups: BYU: Shaylee Gonzales, Maria Albiero, Tegan Graham, Lauren Gustin, Paisley Harding San Diego: Steph Gorman, Erica Martinsen, Jordyn Edwards, Kendall Bird, Sydney Hunter
San Diego Broadcasters: Spencer Linton, Kristen Kozlowski, and Jason Shepherd Series History: BYU leads 14–8 Starting Lineups: San Diego: Steph Gorman, Erica Martinsen, Jordyn Edwards, Kendall Bird, Sydney Hunter BYU: Shaylee Gonzales, Maria Albiero, Tegan Graham, Lauren Gustin, Paisley Harding
Santa Clara Broadcasters: Dave McCann and Kristen Kozlowski Series History: BYU leads 22–2 Starting Lineups: Santa Clara: Merle Wiehl, Bryce Nixon, Lara Edmanson, Lindsey VanAllen, Lana Hollingsworth BYU: Shaylee Gonzales, Maria Albiero, Tegan Graham, Lauren Gustin, Paisley Harding
San Francisco Broadcasters: Dave McCann, Kristen Kozlowski, and Jason Shepherd Series History: BYU leads 23–7 Starting Lineups: San Francisco: Jasmine Gayles, Kennedy Dickie, Jessica McDowell-White, Claudia Langarita, Lucija Kostic BYU: Shaylee Gonzales, Maria Albiero, Tegan Graham, Lauren Gustin, Paisley Harding
Portland Broadcasters: Ann Schatz and Jennifer Mountain Series History: BYU leads 26–5 Starting Lineups: BYU: Shaylee Gonzales, Maria Albiero, Tegan Graham, Lauren Gustin, Paisley Harding Portland: Keeley Frawley, Haylee Andrews, Alex Fowler, Maddie Muhlheim, Lucy Cochrane
Gonzaga Broadcasters: Ann Schatz and Jennifer Mountain Series History: Gonzaga leads 18–14 Starting Lineups: BYU: Shaylee Gonzales, Maria Albiero, Tegan Graham, Lauren Gustin, Paisley Harding Gonzaga: Anamaria Virjoghe, Abby O'Connor, Kayleigh Truong, Cierra Walker, Melody Kempton
Pepperdine Broadcasters: Spencer Linton and Kristen Kozlowski Series History: BYU leads 23–4 Starting Lineups: Pepperdine: Malia Bambrick, Meaali'i Amosa, Becky Obinma, Kendyl Carson, Ally Stedman BYU: Shaylee Gonzales, Maria Albiero, Tegan Graham, Lauren Gustin, Paisley Harding
Saint Mary's Broadcasters: Ben Ross and Evan Giddings Series History: BYU leads 14–10 Starting Lineups: BYU: Shaylee Gonzales, Maria Albiero, Tegan Graham, Lauren Gustin, Paisley Harding Saint Mary's: Taycee Wedin, Madeline Holland, Tayla Dalton, Jade Kirisome, Ali Bamberger
Loyola Marymount Broadcasters: Spencer Linton, Kristen Kozlowski, and Jason Shepherd Series History: BYU leads 20–2 Starting Lineups: Loyola Marymount: Cassandra Gordon, Jasmine Jones, Nicole Rodriguez, Ariel Johnson, Alexis Mark BYU: Shaylee Gonzales, Maria Albiero, Tegan Graham, Lauren Gustin, Paisley Harding
Gonzaga Broadcasters: Spencer Linton, Kristen Kozlowski, and Kiki Solano Series History: Gonzaga leads 18–15 Starting Lineups: Gonzaga: Anamaria Virjoghe, Abby O'Connor, Kayleigh Truong, Cierra Walker, Melody Kempton BYU: Shaylee Gonzales, Maria Albiero, Tegan Graham, Lauren Gustin, Paisley Harding
Santa Clara Broadcasters: Joe Ritzo Series History: BYU leads 22–2 Starting Lineups: BYU: Shaylee Gonzales, Maria Albiero, Tegan Graham, Lauren Gustin, Paisley Harding Santa Clara: Merle Wiehl, Lindsey VanAllen, Ashley Hiraki, Danja Stafford, Lana Hollingsworth
Pacific Broadcasters: Don Gubbins Series History: BYU leads 18–4 Starting Lineups: BYU: Shaylee Gonzales, Maria Albiero, Tegan Graham, Lauren Gustin, Paisley Harding Pacific: Anaya James, Cecilia Holmberg, Jordan Cruz, Elizabeth Elliott, Sam Ashby
WCC Semifinal: Portland Broadcasters: Spencer Linton and Kristen Kozlowski Series History: BYU leads 26–6 Starting Lineups: Portland: Rose Pflug, Emme Shearer, Alex Fowler, Maddie Muhlheim, Lucy Cochrane BYU: Shaylee Gonzales, Maria Albiero, Tegan Graham, Lauren Gustin, Paisley Harding
WCC Championship: Gonzaga Broadcasters: Dave Flemming and Christy Thomaskutty Series History: Gonzaga leads 18–16 Starting Lineups: Gonzaga: Anamaria Virjoghe, Abby O'Connor, Kayleigh Truong, Cierra Walker, Melody Kempton BYU: Shaylee Gonzales, Maria Albiero, Tegan Graham, Lauren Gustin, Paisley Harding
NCAA 1st Round: Villanova Broadcasters: Sam Gore and Aja Ellison Series History: Villanova leads 1–0 Starting Lineups: Villanova: Lucy Olsen, Lior Garzon, Brianna Herlihy, Brooke Mullin, Madison Siegrist BYU: Shaylee Gonzales, Maria Albiero, Tegan Graham, Lauren Gustin, Paisley Harding
Conference Honors Shaylee Gonzales, Lauren Gustin, and Paisley Harding were selected to the 2021–22 All-WCC Preseason Women's Basketball Team. Paisley Harding won the Week 2 WCC Player of the Week conference award. Shaylee Gonzales won the Week 3 WCC Player of the Week conference award. Additionally she won the St. Pete Showcase MVP title. Lee Cummard went 3–0 and won the St. Pete Showcase as interim coach after Jeff Judkins had to sit out due to a positive COVID-19 test. On February 10 Jeff Judkins recorded coaching career win 450 when BYU defeated Pepperdine. On Senior Day (February 19) the Cougars set an all-time record high attendance for a women's basketball game at the Marriott Center when 6,289 fans attended the game against the Zags.
Rankings 2021–22 NCAA Division I women's basketball rankings + Regular season pollsPoll Pre-Season Week1 Week2 Week3 Week4 Week5 Week6 Week7 Week8 Week9 Week10 Week11 Week12 Week13 Week14 Week15 Week16 Week17 Week18 Final AP (NR) (RV) (RV) 21 16 21 19 18 18 18 17 16 16 20 20 19 17 15 20 Coaches (NR) (NR)^ (RV) 23 17 22 22 19 18 17 15 16 16 18 16 15 14 13 14 + Legend Increase in ranking Decrease in ranking No change (RV) Received votes (NR) Not ranked
^The Coaches poll did not release a week 1 ranking.
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