CHARLOTTE AMALIE WEST, U.S. Virgin Islands (Interstat) — The undefeated BYU women’s basketball team looks to continue its best start in years Friday when it faces Marist in a non-conference matchup at the U.V.I. Sports and Fitness Center.

The Cougars (7-0) are coming off a 64-60 road victory over Virginia Tech on Thursday. Sydney Benally led the way with 18 points and seven assists, while Lara Rohkohl added 12 points. BYU’s potent offense has averaged 75.9 points per game this season.

They face a Marist squad looking to snap a two-game skid. The Red Foxes (2-4) fell 72-64 in overtime to Monmouth on Monday despite 18 points from Karly Fischer and 15 from Danielle Williamsen. Marist has shown resilience, with two of its wins coming in overtime, but has struggled defensively, allowing an average of 66.7 points.

The game is part of a multi-team event in the Virgin Islands. BYU will carry a perfect record into the contest, its longest winning streak to open a season since at least 2019. Marist will need a standout performance to challenge the Cougars’ momentum.