2016–17 BYU Cougars women's basketball team
The 2016–17 BYU Cougars women's basketball team represented Brigham Young University during the 2016–17 NCAA Division I women's basketball season. It was head coach Jeff Judkins's sixteenth season at BYU. The Cougars, members of the West Coast Conference, play their home games at the Marriott Center. 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, found nationwide on Dish Network 980, on Sirius XM 143, and online at www.byuradio.org. Home games will be a BYUtv simulcast while road games will be voiced by Robbie Bullough or Mitchell Marshall. Select road games will air on TheW.tv.Roster
Schedule
!colspan=8 style="background:#002654; color:white;"| Exhibition!colspan=8 style="background:#002654; color:white;"| Non-conference regular season
!colspan=8 style="background:#002654; color:white;"| WCC regular season
!colspan=8 style="background:#002654;"| WCC Tournament
!colspan=8 style="background:#002654;"| Women's National Invitation Tournament
Game Summaries
Exhibition: Westminster
Broadcasters: ', ', &Starting Lineups:
- Westminster: Aubrie Vale, Sydnee Taylor, Riley Reidhead, Denise Gonzalez, Whitni Syrett
- BYU: Cassie Broadhead, Kristine Nielson, Makenzi Pulsipher, Kalani Purcell, Jasmine Moody
Exhibition: Colorado Mesa
Broadcasters: , Kristen Kozlowski, & Jason ShepherdStarting Lineups:
- Colorado Mesa: Nicole Archambeau, Bryanna Adams, Erin Reichle, Sydney Small, Kassidi Day
- BYU: Cassie Broadhead, Kristine Nielson, Makenzi Pulsipher, Kalani Purcell, Jasmine Moody
Utah Valley
Broadcasters: None / Mitchell MarshallSeries 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
Georgia
Broadcasters: Matt Stewart & Christi Thomas / Mitchell MarshallSeries 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
Oklahoma
Broadcasters: Mitchell Marshall & Keilani UngaSeries 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
UNM Thanksgiving Tournament: Saint Joseph's
Series History: Series tied 1–1Starting 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
UNM Thanksgiving Tournament: Tulsa
Series History: BYU leads series 7–0Starting Lineups:
- Tulsa: Tatyana Perez, Erika Wakefield, Alexis Gaulden, Crystal Polk, Liesl Spoerl
- BYU: Makenzi Pulsipher, Cassie Broadhead, Kalani Purcell, Kristine Nielson, Jasmine Moody
Maui Wahine Classic: UNLV
Series History: UNLV leads series 29–12Starting Lineups:
- UNLV: Brooke Johnson, Paris Strawther, Nikki Wheatley, Dylan Gonzales, Katie Powell
- BYU: Makenzi Pulsipher, Cassie Broadhead, Kalani Purcell, Kristine Nielson, Jasmine Moody
Maui Wahine Classic: Oregon State
Series History:BYU leads series 6–4Starting Lineups:
- Oregon State: Sydney Wiese, Gabriella Hanson, Marie Gülich, Katie McWilliams, Kolbie Orum
- BYU: Makenzi Pulsipher, Cassie Broadhead, Kalani Purcell, Kristine Nielson, Jasmine Moody
Weber State
Broadcasters: Spencer Linton, Kristen Kozlowski & Jason ShepherdSeries 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
Utah
Broadcasters: Krista Blunk & Tammy Blackburn / Robbie BulloughSeries 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
Utah State
Broadcasters: Craig Hislop / Robbie BulloughSeries 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
Washington
Broadcasters: Dave McCann, Kristen Kozlowski, & Jason ShepherdSeries 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
Santa Clara
Broadcasters: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
Loyola Marymount
Broadcasters: Spencer Linton, Kristen Kozlowski, & Jason ShepherdSeries 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
Saint Mary's
Broadcasters: Spencer Linton, Kristen Kozlowski, & Jason ShepherdSeries 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
Pacific
Broadcasters: Don Gubbins / Robbie BulloughSeries 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
San Francisco
Broadcasters: Kevin DannaSeries 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
San Diego
Broadcasters: Spencer Linton, Kristen Kozlowski, & Jason ShepherdSeries 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
Pepperdine
Broadcasters: Jane CarsonSeries 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
Pacific
Broadcasters: Spencer Linton, Kristen Kozlowski, & Jason ShepherdSeries 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
Santa Clara
Broadcasters: Spencer Linton, Kristen Kozlowski, & Jason ShepherdSeries 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
Loyola Marymount
Broadcasters: Hunter Patterson & Javier Villagomez / Robbie BulloughSeries 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
Gonzaga
Broadcasters: Steve Mykleburst /Series History: Gonzaga leads series 12–8
Starting Lineups:
- BYU:
- Gonzaga:
Portland
Broadcasters: Cody Barton & Lindsey Gregg / Robbie BulloughSeries History: BYU lead series 18–4
Starting Lineups:
- BYU:
- Portland:
Pepperdine
Broadcasters:Series History: BYU leads series 14–2
Starting Lineups:
- Pepperdine:
- BYU:
San Francisco
Broadcasters:Series History: BYU leads series 15–4
Starting Lineups:
- San Francisco:
- BYU:
San Diego
Broadcasters: Paula Bott /Series History: BYU lead series 10–3
Starting Lineups:
- BYU:
- San Diego:
Saint Mary's
Broadcasters: Elias Feldman /Series History: BYU leads series 7–6
Starting Lineups:
- BYU:
- Saint Mary's:
Portland
Broadcasters:Series History: BYU lead series
Starting Lineups:
- Portland:
- BYU:
Gonzaga
Broadcasters:Series History: Gonzaga leads series
Starting Lineups:
- Gonzaga:
- BYU: