BYU Women’s Basketball Upsets Texas Tech
In a notable upset, the Brigham Young University (BYU) women’s basketball team secured a 73-61 victory against the 19th-ranked Texas Tech Lady Raiders in Provo, Utah. This win marks BYU’s first triumph over a ranked opponent since early 2025, when they edged out Oklahoma State.
Currently, with a record of 15 wins and 4 losses, including 4-3 in the Big 12, the Cougars are working to improve their historically challenging 23-55 record against ranked teams, marking a 3-7 standing in their last 10 matchups against such opponents.
Key Performers
Leading BYU’s charge was Olivia Hamlin, who contributed 20 points, while Delaney Gibb followed with 17 points and led the team with six assists. Laura Rokohl also made an impact, scoring 15 points on 67% shooting, alongside eight rebounds.
BYU dominated the shooting percentages, making 47% of their shots and 44% from three-point range.
Game Highlights
The game opened with Texas Tech hitting a three-pointer, but BYU quickly took control by surging ahead with seven unanswered points. They solidified their lead with a strong start to the fourth quarter, triggering a 9-0 run that put them ahead by double digits and allowed them to maintain a comfortable margin throughout the rest of the game.
Texas Tech’s Struggles
For Texas Tech, Snudda Collins was the top scorer with 17 points, and Jalynn Bristow narrowly missed a double-double with nine points and a game-high 11 rebounds. Despite their strong start to the season with 19 consecutive wins, the Lady Raiders have now faced back-to-back losses, struggling with shooting, only managing to hit 33% from the field and 26% from behind the arc.
Looking Ahead
Looking ahead, Texas Tech plans to face Utah on Saturday, while BYU will host No. 22 West Virginia on the same day. This match presents another opportunity for both teams to shift the momentum in the competitive landscape of women’s college basketball.
