Just hours after BYU's season ended in the WBIT championship game, the Cougars lost one of their veteran players to the portal.
Junior forward Marya Hudgins will transfer out of BYU, she announced Thursday in an Instagram post.
"l am convinced we are placed in certain positions when we need them most," Hudgins wrote. "God knew I needed BYU for many reasons and these past two years here have been nothing but pure bliss. Being able to wear BYU across my chest is something I will always be so proud of."
In two seasons at BYU, Hudgins appeared in 34 games for the Cougars and averaged 8.1 points and 4.9 rebounds on 39% total shooting.
Each of her campaigns in Provo ended prematurely due to injuries, however, as she played in just seven contests in 2024-25 and had most recently been sidelined since mid-February 2026.
A Colorado native who transferred to BYU from Santa Clara, Hudgins has averaged 7.8 points and 5.0 rebounds across 97 career games. She will have one season of eligibility remaining at her next school.
"l am a firm believer that chapters end and pages are meant to be turned when we feel called to do so. There is so much uncertainty about starting over, but one thing does remain certain: I trust in my Savior. I am beyond ecstatic for what is next for not only me, but also my family!"
Despite Hudgins' exit, BYU still holds a strong core heading into the future, as more than 70% of the Cougars' scoring production this past season came from freshmen and sophomores, headlined by Delaney Gibb, Olivia Hamlin and Sydney Benally.
