Cougars Edge Bengals in Overtime Showdown at Marriott Center
In a closely contested Women's Basketball game at the Marriott Center, the BYU Cougars emerged victorious over the Idaho State Bengals with a final score of 79-76. The Cougars now stand with an unblemished record, while the Bengals fall to a tally that reflects their hard-fought efforts.
The game was marked by numerous lead changes and ties, indicating how evenly matched both teams were throughout the contest. The BYU Cougars showcased their resilience and ability to perform under pressure, particularly during overtime where they outscored the Bengals 9-6 to secure their win.
The Cougars' performance was highlighted by their impressive defensive efforts, which included nine blocks and ten steals. This defensive prowess contributed significantly to their 21 points off turnovers. Offensively, they demonstrated efficiency inside with a two-point field goal percentage of 54 percent contributing to their total of 34 points in the paint.
BYU's players also showed strong teamwork with an outstanding total of 21 assists. Their rebounding was another area where they excelled; pulling down a total of 49 rebounds—28 defensive and an important 16 on the offensive glass—gave them critical second-chance opportunities that resulted in 15 second-chance points.
On the other side of the court, Idaho State Bengals put up a valiant effort. They managed to keep pace with six three-pointers made and had four blocks defensively. Their free throw accuracy stood at around 70 percent which kept them competitive until the very end.
Despite committing more personal fouls than BYU (26 compared to BYU's 16), Idaho State managed to maintain competitiveness through fast break points and capitalizing on turnovers for scoring opportunities themselves.
As fans look ahead, they can mark their calendars for when Brigham Young University takes on Missouri State Lady Bears at Great Southern Bank Arena in Springfield on December 20th at approximately half past eight in evening local time. While there is no broadcast network announced yet for this upcoming game, fans are encouraged to stay tuned for future announcements regarding where they can watch this exciting matchup unfold.