[GAME RECAP - WBB] BYU 82, Bethune 56 - Cougars Win!

[GAME RECAP] FINAL: BYU 82, Bethune 56

The BYU women's basketball team defeated Bethune-Cookman 82-56 on Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026, at the Marriott Center in Provo, Utah. The Cougars controlled the game from the opening tip, establishing a 29-18 lead in the first quarter and steadily pulling away for a comfortable home victory.

Delaney Gibb paced the Cougars with 14 points and added 8 assists, while Mariam Traore anchored the boards with 11 rebounds. BYU shot 49 percent from the field and capitalized on ball movement, totaling 25 team assists while forcing 25 turnovers. Akilah Shelton led Bethune-Cookman with 11 points in the loss.

The win moves Amber Whiting's squad forward in non-conference play as they build momentum early in the season. The Cougars return to the hardwood next week to continue their early-season schedule.

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Twenty-five turnovers forced and 8 assists from Delaney Gibb is nice to see, but I am already bracing for when we play a real team and shoot 65 percent from the free throw line again. Leaving points at the stripe always comes back to haunt us in March. Glad they took care of business, though.