Stanford Women's Basketball Falls to BYU in WBIT Quarterfinals

Cardinal's season ends with 76-61 loss to Cougars

Mar. 27, 2026 at 8:34am

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On Thursday, the Stanford women's basketball team fell to BYU 76-61 in the quarterfinals of the WBIT tournament. BYU guard Delaney Gibb led the Cougars with 27 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists, while Stanford wing Courtney Ogden scored a team-high 26 points for the Cardinal. BYU advances to the WBIT final four, while Stanford's season comes to an end.

Why it matters

This loss is a disappointing end to Stanford's season, as the Cardinal had hoped to win the WBIT tournament. However, the team showed resilience in battling BYU closely for three quarters despite the absence of key player Lara Somfai. The outcome raises questions about Stanford's ability to return to the NCAA tournament next season and the future of head coach Kate Paye.

The details

BYU jumped out to a 19-18 lead after the first quarter, then extended their advantage to 38-32 at halftime. Stanford rallied in the third quarter to make it a one-point game, but the Cougars pulled away in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Cardinal 26-12 to win 76-61. Gibb scored 11 of her 27 points in the final period to seal the victory for BYU.

  • On Thursday, March 26th, Stanford women's basketball fell to BYU in the quarterfinals of the WBIT tournament.
  • At the end of the 1st quarter, BYU led 19-18.
  • At halftime, BYU led 38-32.
  • After 3 quarters, BYU led Stanford 50-49.
  • BYU won the game by a final score of 76-61.

The players

Delaney Gibb

A BYU guard who led the Cougars with 27 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists.

Brinley Cannon

A BYU guard who scored 15 points and had 4 rebounds.

Courtney Ogden

A Stanford wing who was the top performer for the Cardinal with 26 points and 5 rebounds.

Kate Paye

The head coach of the Stanford women's basketball team, who is entering her third season and faces pressure to get the team back to the NCAA tournament.

Lara Somfai

A Stanford player who was absent from this game due to injury.

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What they’re saying

“Stanford gave BYU a much tougher time than their previous two opponents did. Stanford battled all the way until the end and that's all you can ask for if you are head coach Kate Paye.”

— Ben Parker, Author

What’s next

Stanford will now focus on the offseason, where they will look to retain their core players and prepare for a potential return to the NCAA tournament next season.

The takeaway

This loss highlights the challenges Stanford faces in rebuilding their women's basketball program to its former elite status. While the team showed fight in pushing BYU, the outcome raises questions about the program's direction and the pressure on head coach Kate Paye to get the Cardinal back to the NCAA tournament.