The 2016–17 BYU Cougars women's basketball team represented
Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University (BYU, sometimes referred to colloquially as The Y) is a private research university in Provo, Utah. It was founded in 1875 by religious leader Brigham Young and is sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day ...
during the
2016–17 NCAA Division I women's basketball season
The 2016–17 NCAA Division I women's basketball season began on November 11, 2016 and ended with the Final Four title game in Dallas on April 2, 2017, won by South Carolina. Practices officially began on September 30, 2016.
Season headlines
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. It was head coach
Jeff Judkins
Jeff Reed Judkins (born March 23, 1956) is a retired American professional basketball player and coach. He coached the Brigham Young University (BYU) Cougars women's basketball team from 2001 to 2022, after serving as their assistant coach in 2000 ...
's sixteenth season at BYU. The Cougars, members of the
West Coast Conference
The West Coast Conference (WCC) — known as the California Basketball Association from 1952 to 1956 and then as the West Coast Athletic Conference until 1989 — is a collegiate athletic conference affiliated with NCAA Division I consisting of ...
, play their home games at the
Marriott Center
The Marriott Center is a multi-purpose arena in the western United States, located on the campus of Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. It is home to the BYU Cougars BYU Cougars men's basketball, men's and BYU Cougars women's basketball, wom ...
. They finished the season 20–12, 13–5 in WCC play to finish in a tie for second place. They advanced to the semifinals of the
WCC women's tournament where they lost to Saint Mary's. They received an automatic bid to the
WNIT where they lost to Washington State in the first round.
Before the season
Departures
2016–17 media
BYU Radio Sports Network Affiliates
22 Cougar games that don't conflict with men's basketball or football games will be featured live on
BYU Radio
BYU Radio is a talk radio station run by Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah.
Operating at Sirius XM channel 143 (and in northern Utah on 107.9 KUMT and 89.1-2 KBYU-HD2), it is known on-air as BYU Radio. The station features "news, current e ...
, found nationwide on Dish Network 980, on Sirius XM 143, and online at www.byuradio.org. Home games will be a
BYUtv
BYU TV (stylized as BYUtv) is a television channel, founded in 2000, which is owned and operated as a part of Brigham Young University (BYU). The channel, available through cable and satellite distributors in the United States, produces a number ...
simulcast while road games will be voiced by Robbie Bullough or Mitchell Marshall. Select road games will air on
TheW.tv.
Roster
Schedule
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Women's National Invitation Tournament
Game summaries
Exhibition: Westminster
Broadcasters:
Spencer Linton',
Kristen Kozlowski', &
Jason Shepherd'
Starting Lineups:
*Westminster: Aubrie Vale, Sydnee Taylor, Riley Reidhead, Denise Gonzalez, Whitni Syrett
*BYU: Cassie Broadhead, Kristine Nielson, Makenzi Pulsipher, Kalani Purcell, Jasmine Moody
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Exhibition: Colorado Mesa
Broadcasters
''Jarom Jordan'' ''Kristen Kozlowski'', & ''Jason Shepherd''
Starting Lineups:
*Colorado Mesa: Nicole Archambeau, Bryanna Adams, Erin Reichle, Sydney Small, Kassidi Day
*BYU: Cassie Broadhead, Kristine Nielson, Makenzi Pulsipher, Kalani Purcell, Jasmine Moody
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Utah Valley
Broadcasters: ''None'' (Wolverine Green stream)/ ''Mitchell Marshall'' (BYUR)
Series History: BYU leads series 6–0
Starting Lineups:
*BYU: Makenzi Pulsipher, Cassie Broadhead, Kalani Purcell, Kristine Nielson, Jasmine Moody
*Utah Valley: Britta Hall, Mariah Seals, Taylor Gordon, Sam Lubcke, Jordan Holland
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Georgia
Broadcasters: ''Matt Stewart'' & ''Christi Thomas'' (SEC+)/ ''Mitchell Marshall'' (BYUR)
Series History: BYU leads series 1–0
Starting Lineups:
*BYU: Makenzi Pulsipher, Cassie Broadhead, Kalani Purcell, Kristine Nielson, Jasmine Moody
*Georgia: Halle Washington, Mackenzie Engram, Shanea Armbrister, Pachis Roberts, Haley Clark
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Oklahoma
Broadcasters: ''Mitchell Marshall'' & ''Keilani Unga''
Series History: Oklahoma leads series 4–1
Starting Lineups:
*Oklahoma: Maddie Manning, Vionise Pierre-Louis, Peyton Little, Gabbi Ortiz, Gioya Carter
*BYU: Makenzi Pulsipher, Cassie Broadhead, Kalani Purcell, Kristine Nielson, Jasmine Moody
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UNM Thanksgiving Tournament: Saint Joseph's
Series History: Series tied 1–1
Starting Lineups:
*Saint Joseph's: Mackenzie Rule, Alyssa Monaghan, Sarah Veilleux, Chelsea Woods, Adashia Franklyn
*BYU: Makenzi Pulsipher, Cassie Broadhead, Kalani Purcell, Kristine Nielson, Jasmine Moody
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UNM Thanksgiving Tournament: Tulsa
Series History: BYU leads series 7–0
Starting Lineups:
*Tulsa: Tatyana Perez, Erika Wakefield, Alexis Gaulden, Crystal Polk, Liesl Spoerl
*BYU: Makenzi Pulsipher, Cassie Broadhead, Kalani Purcell, Kristine Nielson, Jasmine Moody
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Maui Wahine Classic: UNLV
Series History: UNLV leads series 29–12
Starting Lineups:
*UNLV: Brooke Johnson, Paris Strawther, Nikki Wheatley, Dylan Gonzales, Katie Powell
*BYU: Makenzi Pulsipher, Cassie Broadhead, Kalani Purcell, Kristine Nielson, Jasmine Moody
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Maui Wahine Classic: Oregon State
Series History:BYU leads series 6–4
Starting Lineups:
*Oregon State: Sydney Wiese, Gabriella Hanson, Marie Gülich, Katie McWilliams, Kolbie Orum
*BYU: Makenzi Pulsipher, Cassie Broadhead, Kalani Purcell, Kristine Nielson, Jasmine Moody
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Weber State
Broadcasters: ''Spencer Linton'', ''Kristen Kozlowski'' & ''Jason Shepherd''
Series History: BYU leads series 43–9
Starting Lineups:
*Weber State: Emily Drake, Kailie Quinn, Deeshyra Thomas, Yarden Danan, Tyschal Blake
*BYU: Makenzi Pulsipher, Cassie Broadhead, Kalani Purcell, Kristine Nielson, Shalae Salmon
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Utah
Broadcasters: ''
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Tammy Blackburn
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'' (P12)/ ''Robbie Bullough'' (BYUR)
Series History: BYU leads series 62–42
Starting Lineups:
*BYU: Makenzi Pulsipher, Cassie Broadhead, Kalani Purcell, Kristine Nielson, Shalae Salmon
*Utah: Emily Drake, Kailie Quinn, Deeshyra Thomas, Yarden Danan, Tyschal Blake
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Utah State
Broadcasters: ''Craig Hislop'' (MW Net)/ ''Robbie Bullough'' (BYUR)
Series History: BYU leads series 34–3
Starting Lineups:
*BYU: Makenzi Pulsipher, Cassie Broadhead, Kalani Purcell, Kristine Nielson, Shalae Salmon
*Utah State: Hailey Bassett, Deja Mason, Eliza West, Jessie Geer, Rachel Brewster
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Washington
Broadcasters: ''
Dave McCann'', ''Kristen Kozlowski'', & ''Jason Shepherd''
Series History: Series even 5–5
Starting Lineups:
*Washington: Kesley Plum,
Natalie Romeo, Aarion McDonald, Katie Collier, Chantel Osahor
*BYU: Makenzi Pulsipher, Cassie Broadhead, Kalani Purcell, Kristine Nielson, Shalae Salmon
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Santa Clara
Broadcasters:
Doug Greenwald'
Series History: BYU leads series 13–1
Starting Lineups:
*BYU: Makenzi Pulsipher, Cassie Broadhead, Kalani Purcell, Kristine Nielson, Shalae Salmon
*Santa Clara: Morgan McGwire, Emily Wolph, Marie Bertholdt, Taylor Berry, Lori Parkinson
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Loyola Marymount
Broadcasters: ''Spencer Linton'', ''Kristen Kozlowski'', & ''Jason Shepherd''
Series History: BYU lead series 12–1
Starting Lineups:
*Loyola Marymount: Cheyanne Walalce, Andee Velasco, Leslie Lopez-Wood, Brittney Reed, Jackie Johnson
*BYU: Makenzi Pulsipher, Cassie Broadhead, Kalani Purcell, Kristine Nielson, Shalae Salmon
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Saint Mary's
Broadcasters: ''Spencer Linton'', ''Kristen Kozlowski'', & ''Jason Shepherd''
Series History: Series even 6–6
Starting Lineups:
*Saint Mary's: Devyn Galland, Carly Turner, Sydney Raggio, Megan McKay, Jasmine Forcadilla
*BYU: Makenzi Pulsipher, Cassie Broadhead, Kalani Purcell, Kristine Nielson, Shalae Salmon
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Pacific
Broadcasters: ''Don Gubbins'' (TheW.tv)/ ''Robbie Bullough'' (BYUR)
Series History: BYU lead series 11–2
Starting Lineups:
*BYU: Makenzi Pulsipher, Cassie Broadhead, Kalani Purcell, Kristine Nielson, Shalae Salmon
*Pacific: Emily Simons, Eli Lopez Sagrera, GeAnna Luaulu-Summers, Unique Coleman, Desire Finnie
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San Francisco
Broadcasters: ''Kevin Danna''
Series History: BYU leads series 15–3
Starting Lineups:
*BYU: Makenzi Pulsipher, Cassie Broadhead, Kalani Purcell, Kristine Nielson, Shalae Salmon
*San Francisco: Rachel Howard, Michaela Rakova, Anna Seilund, Alicia Roufosse, Kalyn Simon
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San Diego
Broadcasters: ''Spencer Linton'', ''Kristen Kozlowski'', & ''Jason Shepherd''
Series History: BYU lead series 9–3
Starting Lineups:
*San Diego: Aubrey Ward-El, Caroline Buhr, Katherine Hamilton, Cori Woodward, Sydney Williams
*BYU: Makenzi Pulsipher, Cassie Broadhead, Kalani Purcell, Kristine Nielson, Shalae Salmon
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Pepperdine
Broadcasters: ''Jane Carson''
Series History: BYU leads series 13–2
Starting Lineups:
*BYU: Amanda Wayment, Cassie Broadhead, Kristine Nielson, Makenzi Pulsipher, Kalani Purcell
*Pepperdine: Sydney Bordonaro, Megan House, Paige Fecske, Keyari Sleezer, Kayla Blair
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Pacific
Broadcasters: ''Spencer Linton'', ''Kristen Kozlowski'', & ''Jason Shepherd''
Series History: BYU lead series 12–2
Starting Lineups:
*Pacific: Emily Simons, Eli Lopez Sagrera, GeAnna Luaulu-Summers, Unique Coleman, Desire Finnie
*BYU: Amanda Wayment, Cassie Broadhead, Kristine Nielson, Makenzi Pulsipher, Kalani Purcell
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Santa Clara
Broadcasters: ''Spencer Linton'', ''Kristen Kozlowski'', & ''Jason Shepherd''
Series History: BYU leads series 13–2
Starting Lineups:
*Santa Clara: Taylor Berry, Beth Carlson, Lori Parkinson, Naomi Jimenez, Emily Wolph
*BYU: Amanda Wayment, Cassie Broadhead, Kristine Nielson, Makenzi Pulsipher, Kalani Purcell
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Loyola Marymount
Broadcasters: ''Hunter Patterson'' & ''Javier Villagomez'' (TheW.tv)/ ''Robbie Bullough'' (BYUR)
Series History: BYU lead series 13–1
Starting Lineups:
*BYU: Amanda Wayment, Cassie Broadhead, Kristine Nielson, Makenzi Pulsipher, Kalani Purcell
*Loyola Marymount: Cheyanne Wallace, Andee Velasco, Leslie Lopez-Wood, Brittney Reed, Jackie Johnson
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Gonzaga
Broadcasters: ''Steve Mykleburst'' (TheW.tv)/ (BYUR)
Series History: Gonzaga leads series 12–8
Starting Lineups:
*BYU:
*Gonzaga:
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Portland
Broadcasters: ''Cody Barton'' & ''Lindsey Gregg'' (TheW.tv)/ ''Robbie Bullough'' (BYUR)
Series History: BYU lead series 18–4
Starting Lineups:
*BYU:
*Portland:
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Pepperdine
Broadcasters:
Series History: BYU leads series 14–2
Starting Lineups:
*Pepperdine:
*BYU:
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San Francisco
Broadcasters:
Series History: BYU leads series 15–4
Starting Lineups:
*San Francisco:
*BYU:
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San Diego
Broadcasters: ''Paula Bott'' (TheW.tv)/ (BYUR)
Series History: BYU lead series 10–3
Starting Lineups:
*BYU:
*San Diego:
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Saint Mary's
Broadcasters: ''Elias Feldman'' (TheW.tv)/ (BYUR)
Series History: BYU leads series 7–6
Starting Lineups:
*BYU:
*Saint Mary's:
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Portland
Broadcasters:
Series History: BYU lead series
Starting Lineups:
*Portland:
*BYU:
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Gonzaga
Broadcasters:
Series History: Gonzaga leads series
Starting Lineups:
*Gonzaga:
*BYU:
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See also
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2016–17 BYU Cougars men's basketball team
The 2016–17 BYU Cougars men's basketball team represented Brigham Young University in the 2016–17 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. It was head coach Dave Rose's twelfth season at BYU and the Cougars sixth season in the West Coast Co ...
References
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BYU Cougars women's basketball seasons
BYU
Brigham Young University (BYU, sometimes referred to colloquially as The Y) is a private research university in Provo, Utah. It was founded in 1875 by religious leader Brigham Young and is sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day S ...
2017 Women's National Invitation Tournament participants
BYU Cougars
The BYU Cougars are the intercollegiate athletic teams that represent Brigham Young University (BYU), located in Provo, Utah. BYU fields 21 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) varsity athletic teams. They are a member of the West ...
BYU Cougars
The BYU Cougars are the intercollegiate athletic teams that represent Brigham Young University (BYU), located in Provo, Utah. BYU fields 21 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) varsity athletic teams. They are a member of the West ...