Before BYU even took its first shot on Senior Day, one Cougar had already made her biggest impact.
For senior forward Hattie Ogden, Saturday’s game was simply the backdrop to a legacy built on service.
“Perfect senior class for our first year as a staff,” coach Lee Cummard said. “They represent us so well in all they do. Some of it’s on the court, some of it’s off the court, but they play for the name on the front of the jersey and show up every day.”
BYU came out firing against Colorado, pushing the pace early and shooting 38% from the field in the first half. A three‑pronged burst from Delaney Gibb, Olivia Hamlin and Brinley Cannon powered the Cougars, with the trio combining for 24 of BYU’s 32 first‑half points.
But the momentum-building showcase went far beyond the numbers. For Ogden, the impact of the afternoon stretched well beyond the box score.
Ogden has built a reputation for service‑first leadership, a quality her coaches and teammates often call her “best stat.” As she closes out her two-year stint with the program — and her four-year college basketball career — she leaves behind a legacy defined by generosity and community impact.
“She’s so inspiring because she truly looks outside herself 24/7,” Gibb said after BYU’s matchup against Utah on Feb 21. “She’s always looking to do something nice for someone else. Leadership-wise she’s been huge for this team. She’s not always on the court, but she’s always uplifting us and giving us confidence and motivation.”
One of Ogden’s final acts as a Cougar was organizing a stuffed animal toy drive benefiting cancer patients at Primary Children’s Hospital, a gesture that quickly became a highlight of Senior Day. It’s the kind of initiative that has come to define her time in Provo.
This season, Ogden was named the Kay Yow Servant Leader, an honor recognizing her commitment to service. She embraced the award wholeheartedly, using it as a platform to show how women’s basketball can influence lives far beyond the hardwood.
During BYU’s Breast Cancer Awareness game, Ogden pledged a personal donation to the Kay Yow Cancer Fund for every 3‑pointer the Cougars made — a bold promise given the team’s reputation for high‑volume shooting and defensive pressure. It was another example of her turning moments on the court into opportunities for impact off it.
Ogden’s commitment to serving the cancer community carries a deeply personal weight. Her grandmother has fought her own battle with cancer, a connection that has shaped Ogden’s perspective on every donation and act of service.
When Daily Universe reporter Sarah Varnon asked Ogden what the fundraising efforts meant to her — before her grandmother was even mentioned — her answer revealed the heart behind it.
“It was something I sacrificed of myself and something I earned for them,” Ogden said.
The second half brought its own tension, with senior Lara Rohkohl fouling out and freshman Bolanle Yussuf stepping into the spotlight.
Yussuf’s poise and energy helped BYU pull away late in the fourth quarter, showcasing the program’s depth and leadership that extends even from the sideline. Four Cougars — Gibb, Cannon, Hamlin and Yussuf — finished in double figures as BYU delivered a final surge to secure a 75–62 win, the ball ultimately ending in Ogden’s hands as the clock expired.
As the game unfolded, Ogden’s presence was felt not just in her minutes on the floor, but in the culture she helped build—one defined by service, heart and a legacy that will outlast the final buzzer.
“She has such a kind demeanor, always thinking about others,” Cummard said. “It’s really remarkable watching it, and I think it makes everybody who’s part of it want to be a little bit nicer, do a little more for those around us.”
Ogden leaves BYU with a legacy of doing good, leading with purpose and elevating the program in ways that will last long after her time with BYU women’s basketball ends. She embodies the university’s motto: "Enter to learn; go forth to serve."