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BYU Stuns Clemson at MSG on Rob Wright III Buzzer-Beater After Program-Record 22-Point Rally

Freshman AJ Dybantsa’s 28-point surge underscored BYU’s evolving identity as a relentless second-half team.

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Dec 9, 2025; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Elliot Cadeau (3) shoots on Villanova Wildcats guard Devin Askew (5) in the first half at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
Dec 9, 2025; New York, New York, USA; UConn Huskies guard Solo Ball (1) shoots past Florida Gators guard CJ Ingram II (11) in the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
Dec 9, 2025; New York, New York, USA; BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) looks to drive past Clemson Tigers forward Jake Wahlin (10) in the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Overview

  • No. 10 BYU beat Clemson 67-64 in the Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden on Rob Wright III’s catch-and-shoot three at the horn after an inbounds with 1.3 seconds left.
  • The Cougars erased a 22-point second-half deficit for the largest such comeback in program history after trailing 43-22 at halftime following a 21-0 Clemson run.
  • BYU outscored Clemson 45-21 after the break, shooting 53.3% in the second half while holding the Tigers to 25.9% and forcing eight second-half turnovers.
  • AJ Dybantsa posted a career-high 28 points, nine rebounds and six assists, with 22 points after halftime while directly accounting for 34 of BYU’s final 45 points.
  • The win moved BYU to 8-1 with another Quad 1 result, and coach Kevin Young said the winning inbounds play is a regular practice staple executed by Mihailo Boskovic to Wright.