Delaney Gibb sparks decisive 4th-quarter run as BYU runs past Stanford in WBIT quarterfinals
Deseret News • • sports
Key Points:
- BYU defeated Stanford 76-61 in the WBIT quarterfinals, fueled by Delaney Gibb’s crucial fourth-quarter performance, including two key 3-pointers during a 17-2 run that sealed the game.
- Gibb led all scorers with 27 points, adding seven rebounds, four assists, a block, and a steal, while BYU dominated rebounds 53-36 and points in the paint 38-26 despite committing 15 turnovers.
- The win advanced BYU to the WBIT semifinals in Wichita, Kansas, where they will face Big 12 rival Kansas, a team that previously beat BYU by 21 points during the regular season.
- BYU coach Lee Cummard set a program record for most wins by a first-year head coach with this victory, and the team credited his leadership and motivation as key factors in their recent success.
- Senior Lara Rohkohl highlighted the significance of playing one last home game at the Marriott Center, praising the crowd’s energy and the team’s defensive effort that contributed to the win.
