BYU women's basketball wins its first-ever Big 12 tournament game
Deseret News • • sports
Key Points:
- BYU women's basketball secured its first-ever Big 12 tournament win with a 76-66 victory over Houston, advancing to the second round for the first time since joining the conference in 2023.
- Under first-year head coach Lee Cummard, BYU matched the total Big 12 wins of the previous two seasons combined, now holding a 10-win conference record.
- The Cougars overcame 22 turnovers and a late Houston rally by outscoring the Cougars 14-4 in the final minutes to seal the victory.
- Four BYU players scored in double figures, led by freshman Olivia Hamlin’s 16 points and five rebounds, while the team shot 47.4% from the field
