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BYU Cougars Face Missouri Tigers in WBIT Second Round

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BYU Cougars Face Missouri Tigers in WBIT Second RoundSource: deseret.com
BYU (23-11) hosts Missouri (17-16) in the second round of the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament (WBIT) on Monday, March 23, 2026. The Cougars are the only No. 1 seed remaining in the tournament. The game tips off at 7 p.m. MT and will be broadcast on ESPN+.

Key Insights

BYU is the sole remaining No. 1 seed in the WBIT.

BYU has won six of its last seven games.

Missouri is led by junior guards Grace Slaughter (18.7 ppg, 6.8 rpg) and Shannon Dowell (15.0 ppg, 6.2 rpg).

Monday’s game marks the seventh meeting between BYU and Missouri, with Mizzou holding a 6-0 series record.

In-Depth Analysis

BYU comes into the game with a 23-11 record, while Missouri is 17-16. BYU defeated Alabama A&M in the first round of the WBIT, while Missouri defeated Seton Hall.

BYU is led by sophomore guard Delaney Gibb, who averages 17.5 points per game. In his first season with the Cougars, coach Lee Cummard has guided the program to a 23-11 mark.

Missouri is led by junior guard Grace Slaughter, who leads the team in scoring (18.7 points per game) and rebounding (6.8 rebounds). Mizzou went 4-12 in conference play.

BYU is 0-6 all-time against Missouri. The most recent meeting was in the first round of the 2016 NCAA Tournament, where Missouri won 78-69.

FAQs

Q: When and where is the game?

Monday, March 23, 7 p.m. MT at the Marriott Center in Provo, Utah.

Q: How can I watch the game?

ESPN+

Key Takeaways

BYU is the only remaining No. 1 seed in the WBIT.

Missouri has a strong scoring offense led by Grace Slaughter.

BYU is looking for its first win against Missouri in program history.

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