The BYU women's basketball team finished its final tuneup for the 2026-27 season with a 120-36 exhibition win over Western Colorado on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at the Marriott Center. The Cougars' victory served as the team's last preseason matchup before the regular season begins.
BYU displayed significant offensive efficiency, shooting 59.8 percent from the floor and 38.2 percent from 3-point range. Bolanle Yussuf and Brinley Cannon led the scoring with 15 points each, while five other teammates recorded double-digit points. Freshman Stella Sakalas and Prasayus Notoa both made their collegiate debuts, with Sakalas hitting three 3-pointers and Notoa tying Yussuf for a team-high eight rebounds.
Sophomore Sydney Benally recorded a career-high 12 assists, and sophomore Mariam Traore contributed 12 points, four rebounds, four steals, and five assists in 12 minutes of play. The Cougars established an early lead with a 20-0 scoring run, which was the longest run of the game.
The Cougars maintained control throughout the contest, leading the Mountaineers by as much as 87 points with 2:23 remaining in the fourth quarter. Head coach Lee Cummard stated that playing under the lights at the Marriott Center in front of a crowd was a positive experience. Cummard noted that while the team shared the ball well offensively, there are still areas that require work.
The BYU offense showed its depth throughout the game, with Notoa noting that the team's ability to share the ball and find good shots allows everyone the opportunity to score. The team's dominance was evident as they entered halftime with a 62-19 lead and extended the advantage to 113-31 by the final media timeout of the fourth quarter.
The Cougars are scheduled to return to the Marriott Center on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 7 p.m. MT to face the Idaho State Bengals in their regular-season opener. The game will be streamed on ESPN+ and broadcast on BYU Radio 107.9, byuradio.org, and the BYU Radio App with Jason Shepherd on the call.
