The 2025–26 BYU Cougars women's basketball team will represent Brigham Young University during the 2025–26 NCAA Division I women's basketball season. The Cougars, are led by first-year head coach Lee Cummard and play their home games at the Marriott Center as members of the Big 12 Conference.
Previous season The Cougars finished the 2024–25 season 13–17, 4–14 in Big 12 play to finish in a three way tie for twelfth place. The Cougars were granted the No. 12 seed in the Big 12 tournament where they lost in the first round to UCF.
BYU announced that Amber Whiting decided to step down on March 8, 2025 after 3 seasons and a 45–51 record. Cougars associate head coach Cummard, who was initially named interim head coach following Whiting's departure, was officially hired as the new head coach on March 31.
Offseason Departures BYU Departures Naia Tanuvasa 0 G 5'10" Freshman Highland, UT Transferred to Utah Valley Amari Whiting 1 G 5'10" Sophomore Boise, ID Transferred to Oklahoma State Kylie Krebs 2 G 5'7" Senior Oahu, HI Graduated Kemery Congdon 15 G 6'0" Senior Sandy, UT Graduated Emma Calvert 25 F 6'4" Senior Farr West, UT Graduated Lauren Davenport 30 G 6'0" Senior Idaho Falls, ID Graduated Kendra Gillispie 35 F 6'2" Senior Oklahoma City, OK Graduated Sarah Bartholomew 45 C 6'5" Freshman Highland, UT Serving as a Missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Australia Brisbane Mission.
Incoming BYU incoming transfers Lara Rohkohl 13 C/F 6'3" Senior Hanover, Germany Charleston
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Media coverage
Radio Jason Shepherd returns to call women's basketball for the 2025–26 season, with Matthew Baiamonte filling in when Jason is gone for men's basketball. All games will be broadcast on BYU Radio's KUMT station (107.9 FM). Additionally they'll be streamed on byuradio.org and the BYU Radio App.
Schedule and results Source:
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Game summaries Exhibition: Western Colorado Source:
Broadcasters: Matthew Baiamonte and Kristen Kozlowski Starting Lineups: Western Colorado: Penelope Urquhart, Ivey Schmidt, Chloe Daniels, Alyssa Eckroth, Jayda Maves BYU: Sydney Benally, Delaney Gibb, Lara Rohkohl, Marya Hudgins, Brinley Cannon
Coastal Carolina Source:
Broadcasters: Spencer Linton, Kristen Kozlowski, & Jasmine Poppinga Series History: First Meeting Starting Lineups: Coastal Carolina: Tessa Grady, Kristin Williams, Paige Bradley, Olivia Klanac, Tracey Hueston BYU: Sydney Benally, Delaney Gibb, Lara Rohkohl, Marya Hudgins, Brinley Cannon
San Jose State Source:
Broadcasters: Jarom Jordan, Kristen Kozlowski, and Aleigha McDonough Series History: BYU leads series 4–2 Starting Lineups: Montana State: Darian White, Kola Bad Bear, Kately Limardo, Leia Beattie, Taylor Janssen BYU: Sydney Benally, Delaney Gibb, Lara Rohkohl, Marya Hudgins, Brinley Cannon
Omaha Source:
Broadcasters: Spencer Linton, Kristen Kozlowski, & Mary Hayes Series History: First Meeting Starting Lineups: Omaha: Leekaya Burke Perryman, Sarai Estupinan, Ali Stephens, Avril Smith, Cora Olsen BYU: Sydney Benally, Delaney Gibb, Marya Hudgins, Brinley Cannon, Lara Rohkohl
Fresno State Source:
Broadcasters: Jarom Jordan, Kristen Kozlowski, and Mary Hayes Series History: BYU leads series 9–6 Starting Lineups: Fresno State: Danae Powell, Jaisa Gamble, Emilia Long, Ashlyn Rean, Hedda Koehne BYU: Sydney Benally, Delaney Gibb, Lara Rohkohl, Marya Hudgins, Brinley Cannon
Montana Source:
Broadcaster: Riley "Ace" Sauerwein Series History: Montana leads series 8-3 Starting Lineups: BYU: Sydney Benally, Olivia Hamlin, Lara Rohkohl, Marya Hudgins, Brinley Cannon Montana: Macy Donarski, Mack Konig, Avery Waddington, Aby Shubert, Jocelyn Land
Weber State Source:
Broadcasters: Brandon Crow, Kristen Kozlowski, & Aleigha McDonough Series History: BYU leads series 46–9 Starting Lineups: Weber State: Antoinette Emma-Nnopu, Hannah Robbins, Makenna Shaffer, Sydney White, Lanae Billy BYU: Sydney Benally, Olivia Hamlin, Lara Rohkohl, Marya Hudgins, Brinley Cannon
Virginia Tech Source:
Broadcasters: Kevin Lehman & Brad Wells Series History: First Meeting Starting Lineups: BYU: Sydney Benally, Olivia Hamlin, Lara Rohkohl, Marya Hudgins, Brinley Cannon Virginia Tech: Kilah Freelon, Carleigh Wenzel, Mackenzie Nelson, Carys Baker, Mel Daley
Vanderbilt Source:
Broadcasters: Kevin Lehman & Brad Wells Series History: Vanderbilt leads series 1–0 Starting Lineups: BYU: Sydney Benally, Olivia Hamlin, Lara Rohkohl, Marya Hudgins, Brinley Cannon Vanderbilt: Mikayla Blakes, Aubrey Galavan, Justin Pissott, Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda, Sacha Washington
Washington State Source:
Spencer Linton & Kristen Kozlowski Series History: BYU leads series 8-6 Starting Lineups: Washington State: Eleonora Villa, Mackenzie Chatfield, Tanja Valancic, Charlotte Abraham, Malia Ruud BYU: Sydney Benally, Olivia Hamlin, Lara Rohkohl, Marya Hudgins, Brinley Cannon
Portland Source:
Broadcasters: Bryan Sleik & Jennifer Mountain Series History: BYU leads series 27–8 Starting Lineups: BYU: Sydney Benally, Olivia Hamlin, Lara Rohkohl, Marya Hudgins, Brinley Cannon Portland: Florence Dallow, Natalie Fraley, Lainey Spear, Rhyan Mogel, Julia Dalan
Idaho State Source:
Broadcasters: Dave McCann, Blaine Fowler, & Aleigha McDonough Series History: BYU leads series 15-3 Starting Lineups: Idaho State: Kacey Spink, Aspen Caldwell, Alyse Aby, Tasia Jordan, Piper Carlson BYU: Sydney Benally, Olivia Hamlin, Lara Rohkohl, Marya Hudgins, Brinley Cannon
UTEP Source:
Broadcasters: Spencer Linton, Kristen Kozlowski, and Aleigha McDonough Series History: BYU leads series 24–9 Starting Lineups: UTEP: Sirviva Legions, Ivane Tensaie, Delma Zita, Portia Adams, Ndack Mbengue BYU: Sydney Benally, Olivia Hamlin, Lara Rohkohl, Marya Hudgins, Brinley Cannon
UCF Source:
Broadcasters: Scott Adams, BJ Taylor, & Berkleigh Mezzanotte Series History: BYU leads series 2-1 Starting Lineups: BYU: Sydney Benally, Olivia Hamlin, Lara Rohkohl, Marya Hudgins, Brinley Cannon UCF: Kristol Ayson, Jacorriah Bracey, Mahogany Chandler-Roberts, Khyala Ngodu, Leah Harmon
TCU Source:
Broadcasters: Spencer Linton & Kristen Kozlowski Series History: Series even 11–11 Starting Lineups: TCU: Donovyn Hunter, Olivia Miles, Marta Suarez, Clara Silva, Maddie Scheer BYU: Sydney Benally, Delaney Gibb, Lara Rohkohl, Marya Hudgins, Brinley Cannon
Arizona State Source:
Broadcasters: Spencer Linton & Kristen Kozlowski Series History: BYU leads series 8-5 Starting Lineups: Arizona State: Gabby Elliott, Marley Washenitz, Last-Tear Poa, Heloisa Carrera, McKinna Brackens BYU: Sydney Benally, Delaney Gibb, Lara Rohkohl, Marya Hudgins, Brinley Cannon
Arizona Source:
Broadcasters: Cindy Brunson, Joan Bonvicini, & Mackenzie Hamilton Series History: Arizona leads series 8–7 Starting Lineups: BYU: Sydney Benally, Delaney Gibb, Lara Rohkohl, Marya Hudgins, Brinley Cannon Arizona: Mickayla Perdue, Sumayah Sugapong, Noelani Cornfield, Tanuyel Welch, Nora Francois
Houston Source:
Broadcasters: Kevin DiDomenico, Austyn Iven, & Nicole Beckelman Series History: Houston leads series 3-2 Starting Lineups: BYU: Sydney Benally, Delaney Gibb, Lara Rohkohl, Marya Hudgins, Brinley Cannon Houston: Kierra Merchant, Jade Jones, Kayla King, Shun'teria Anumele, Jorynn Ross
Baylor Source:
Broadcasters: Spencer Linton, Kristen Kozlowski, & Jasmine Poppinga Series History: Baylor series 3–2 Starting Lineups: Baylor: Taliah Scott, Kiersten Johnson, Jana Van Gytenbeek, Darianna Littlepage-Buggs, Bella Fontleroy BYU: Sydney Benally, Delaney Gibb, Lara Rohkohl, Marya Hudgins, Brinley Cannon
Texas Tech Source:
Broadcasters: Spencer Linton, Kristen Kozlowski, & Jasmine Poppinga Series History: Texas Tech leads series 3-2 Starting Lineups: Texas Tech: Jalynn Bristow, Gemma Nunez, Denae Fritz, Sarengbe Sanogo, Bailey Maupin BYU: Sydney Benally, Delaney Gibb, Lara Rohkohl, Marya Hudgins, Brinley Cannon
West Virginia Source:
Broadcasters: Spencer Linton, Kristen Kozlowski, & Jasmine Poppinga Series History: West Virginia leads series 2–1 Starting Lineups: West Virginia: Carter McCray, Gia Cooke, Sydney Shaw, Jordan Harrison, Kierra Wheeler BYU: Sydney Benally, Delaney Gibb, Lara Rohkohl, Marya Hudgins, Brinley Cannon
Oklahoma State Source:
Broadcasters: Adam Hildebrandt & Bryndon Manzer Series History: Oklahoma State leads series 3-2 Starting Lineups: BYU: Sydney Benally, Delaney Gibb, Lara Rohkohl, Marya Hudgins, Brinley Cannon Oklahoma State: Amari Whiting, Micah Gray, Achol Akot, Haleigh Timmer, Stailee Heard
Utah Source:
Broadcasters: Dave McCann, Kristen Kozlowski, & Jasmine Poppinga Series History: Utah leads series 70–43 Starting Lineups: Utah: Lani White, Brooke Walker, Chyra Evans, Reese Ross, Maty Wilke BYU: Sydney Benally, Delaney Gibb, Lara Rohkohl, Marya Hudgins, Brinley Cannon
Kansas Source:
Broadcasters: Brenda VanLengen and Niccolly Wuellner Series History: Kansas leads series 4-0 Starting Lineups: BYU: Sydney Benally, Delaney Gibb, Lara Rohkohl, Marya Hudgins, Brinley Cannon Kansas: S'Mya Nichols, Libby Fandel, Sania Copeland, Jaliya Davis, Lilly Meister
Kansas State Source:
Broadcasters: Brian Smoller, Kindred Orpin and Hannah Whetstone Series History: Kansas State leads series 5–0 Starting Lineups: BYU: Sydney Benally, Delaney Gibb, Lara Rohkohl, Marya Hudgins, Brinley Cannon Kansas State: Brandie Harrod, Nastja Claessens, Gina Garcia, Taryn Sides, Tess Heal
Iowa State Source:
Broadcasters: Spencer Linton, Kristen Kozlowski and Aleigha McDonough Series History: Iowa State leads series 3-2 Starting Lineups: Iowa State: Arianna Jackson, Evangelia Paulk, Jada Williams, Kenzie Hare, Audi Crooks BYU: Sydney Benally, Delaney Gibb, Lara Rohkohl, Marya Hudgins, Brinley Cannon
Colorado Source:
Broadcasters: Brad Thompson and Kami Carmann Series History: Colorado leads series 9–7 Starting Lineups: BYU: Sydney Benally, Delaney Gibb, Lara Rohkohl, Marya Hudgins, Brinley Cannon Colorado: Zyanna Walker, Maeve McErlane, Jade Masogayo, Anaelle Dutat, Tabitha Betson
Cincinnati Source:
Broadcasters: Spencer Linton, Kristen Kozlowski and Aleigha McDonough Series History: BYU leads series 3–1 Starting Lineups: Cincinnati: Mya Perry, Reagan Jackson, Caliyah DeVillasee, Kylie Torrence, Destiny Thomas BYU: Sydney Benally, Delaney Gibb, Lara Rohkohl, Marya Hudgins, Brinley Cannon
Utah Source:
Broadcasters: Tony Parks, Elaine Elliott, & Sammy Miller Series History: Utah leads series 70–44 Starting Lineups: BYU: Sydney Benally, Delaney Gibb, Lara Rohkohl, Kambree Barber, Brinley Cannon Utah: Lani White, LA Sneed, Chyra Evans, Reese Ross, Maty Wilke
Arizona State Source:
Broadcasters: Braiden Bell & Charli Turner Thorne Series History: BYU leads series 9–5 Starting Lineups: BYU: Sydney Benally, Delaney Gibb, Lara Rohkohl, Kambree Barber, Brinley Cannon Arizona State: Gabby Elliott, Marley Washenitz, Last-Tear Poa, Heloisa Carrera, McKinna Brackens
Colorado Source:
Broadcasters: Spencer Linton & Kristen Kozlowski Series History: Colorado leads series 10–7 Starting Lineups: Colorado: Zyanna Walker, Maeve McErlane, Jade Masogayo, Anaelle Dutat, Tabitha Betson BYU: Sydney Benally, Delaney Gibb, Lara Rohkohl, Kambree Barber, Brinley Cannon
Big 12 1st Round: Houston Broadcasters: Eric Frede & Christy Thomaskutty Series History: Series even 3-3 Starting Lineups: Houston: TK Pitts, Briana Peguero, Kyndall Hunter, Jade Jones, Jorynn Ross BYU: Sydney Benally, Delaney Gibb, Lara Rohkohl, Kambree Barber, Brinley Cannon
Big 12 2nd Round: Utah Broadcasters: Eric Frede & Christy Thomaskutty Series History: Utah leads series 70–45 Starting Lineups: BYU: Sydney Benally, Delaney Gibb, Lara Rohkohl, Kambree Barber, Brinley Cannon Utah: Lani White, LA Sneed, Chyra Evans, Reese Ross, Maty Wilke