Delaney Gibb Leads BYU to Season Sweep of Utah with Career-High Performance

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – BYU women’s basketball defeated Utah 86-74 on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the Huntsman Center, completing a season sweep of the Utes. Cougars guard Delaney Gibb led all scorers with a career-high 37 points.

Gibb’s Dominant Performance

Delaney Gibb’s performance was the central storyline of the game, scoring 37 points on 13-of-21 shooting, including 5-of-8 from three-point range. Her scoring surge in the fourth quarter helped secure the victory for BYU. According to BYU coach Lee Cummard, “When she gets that ball going, the basket gets enormous and that’s what happened today.”

Game Recap

BYU led 56-41 entering the fourth quarter, but Utah managed to cut the lead to 10 points (62-52) with 7:47 remaining. Gibb responded with a personal 9-2 run, hitting three consecutive three-pointers to extend BYU’s lead. She added two more three-pointers later in the quarter to maintain the Cougars’ advantage. BYU finished the game shooting 8-for-8 from the free-throw line.

Key Contributors for BYU

In addition to Gibb’s outstanding performance, Sydney Benally, Lara Rohkohl, and Olivia Hamlin each scored in double figures for BYU, contributing 13, 11, and 11 points respectively. Rohkohl also recorded a season-high six blocks. Benally and Hamlin each connected on four field goals and two triples.

Utah’s Struggles in the Third Quarter

Utah’s third-quarter performance proved to be a turning point in the game. After trailing by just seven points (36-29) at halftime, the Utes were outscored significantly in the third quarter, shooting just 2-of-13 from the field while BYU shot 9-of-14. Utah head coach Gavin Peterson noted the team’s unusual lack of energy and urgency during that stretch, leading to turnovers and quick scores for BYU. KSL Sports reported on this critical shift in momentum.

Season Sweep for BYU

This victory marked the first season sweep of Utah by BYU since 2011. Gibb has now scored a combined 73 points in her two games at the Huntsman Center. BYU Cougars.com confirmed this achievement.

Looking Ahead

BYU will next face Iowa State, while Utah will glance to rebound from this rivalry loss in their upcoming games. The Cougars’ recent success, highlighted by Gibb’s exceptional play, positions them well for continued success in the Big 12 Conference.