First Quarter<\/p>\n
BYU opened strong with a second-chance three from Gibb, followed by a fast-break layup from Cannon and another Gibb triple to go up 10-2 just two minutes into the game. San Jos\u00e9 State responded with back-to-back threes to trim the lead to two, but the Cougars maintained control behind active defense and transition play.<\/p>\n
Cannon found Marya Hudgins<\/a> for a three-point play, and Benally added a three off a feed from Hamlin to extend the margin to 18-8. The Spartans cut it to one late in the quarter behind free throws and a pair of quick buckets, but Gibb\u2019s late trip to the line helped BYU keep the lead heading into the second.<\/p>\n Second Quarter<\/p>\n A second-chance layup from the Spartans tied the game at 22 early in the second quarter, but BYU quickly took control. After exchanging blocks on both ends, Hudgins came up with a steal and finished in transition to regain the lead.<\/p>\n Gibb found Rohkohl twice in the post for back-to-back buckets, extending the advantage to six. Moments later, Hamlin was fouled on a three-point attempt and sank all three free throws to cap a 9-0 run.<\/p>\n Hamlin scored again in transition off a feed from Gibb, pushing BYU\u2019s run to 11-0. The Cougars then capitalized on another Spartan turnover with a layup from Benally to make it 13 straight points and a 35-22 lead with just over three minutes remaining in the half, forcing a San Jos\u00e9 State timeout. The Spartans ended an eight-minute scoring drought with a three, but BYU\u2019s defense held strong to maintain a double-digit lead going into halftime.<\/p>\n The Cougars dominated transition play in the first half, outscoring the Spartans 14-0 in fast-break points.<\/p>\n Third Quarter<\/p>\n San Jos\u00e9 State opened the third quarter with a transition layup before BYU responded as Gibb hit two free throws after being fouled on a floater. The Spartans converted an and-one to regain momentum, but Gibb answered with her third triple of the game from the top of the key.<\/p>\n Gibb then found Hamlin for a three-pointer, though San Jos\u00e9 State matched it with one of its own. Bolanle Yussuf<\/a> added her first points of the afternoon with a layup in the paint, before Hamlin found Gibb on the wing for another triple. \u00a0<\/p>\n THE DYNAMIC DUO IS BACK WITH ANOTHER ASSIST TO THE 3<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcfa https:\/\/t.co\/WOsMdAzDWC<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/AZDn7Q5LGu<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 BYU Women’s Hoops (@byuwbb) November 8, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n